I've dotted both i's

I finally did it. I took another checkride, and now the FAA allows me to teach instrument students. Preparing for my CFII (or “double I” as it’s usually referred to) didn’t take as long as my initial CFI, but it was still fun nevertheless. I’m glad to finally have it, as it breaks the monotony of VFR lessons, and expands my student base. I get the feeling I’ll prefer teaching instrument flying- it seems so much more like actual flying.

I already have an instrument student, who we'll call KA. He already completed all the requirements, but never got around to doing the checkride, so I’m doing a few flights with him and getting him ready for the oral exam. He’s a good student- he’ll actually study when I tell him to study. We’re aiming to do his checkride next week. He will be my first signoff. Let’s hope he does well.

Business is picking up a bit. Tomorrow I'm doing 5 lessons with different students. They're all at different stages, so it should be pretty fun.

1. send a fourth student for his first solo (we'll call him AM)
2. instrument approaches with KA
3. landings with CT
4. stalls and slow flight with AC (he's new- just learned straight & level last week)
5. basic instrument work with EP (not "real" instrument flying- he's only doing his private)