CFI Gift

[Ridge]

I'm sure this has come up before, but let me ask again.

I should get my PPL within a week or 2 depending on weather and schedules
and maybe some luck.

Is a gift to the CFI appropriate/traditional/required/expected?

Thanks.

[BT]

appropriate.. sure
required .. no
traditional.. not really
expected.. probably not..

did you have a good relationship with him, was he "always there and always
ready" for you
did he go out of his way sometimes to work with your "weird schedule"?

if he's a wine drinker.. do some research and get him a nice bottle.. $40 or
more
if he's married.. spend about the same on a gift card to a restaurant he can
take the wife too.. Applebee's, Outback, etc
(plan on dinner for two, no big drinking bill and no appetizers)

BT

"Ridge" > wrote in message
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>
> I'm sure this has come up before, but let me ask again.
>
> I should get my PPL within a week or 2 depending on weather and schedules
> and maybe some luck.
>
> Is a gift to the CFI appropriate/traditional/required/expected?
>
> Thanks.
>
>
>
>

[Vaughn Simon]

"Ridge" > wrote in message
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>
> Is a gift to the CFI appropriate/traditional/required/expected?

In my experience a gift is neither expected nor required, but it may be
appropriate. As a CFI I have never received one, but I have given a couple
after passing checkrides. Once a big box of chocolates for whomever at the
school, and another time an LED flightbag flashlight that I hope my ex-CFI will
use to preflight his Boeing someday. YMMV

[Peter R.]

On 5/2/2007 8:45:01 PM, "Ridge" wrote:

> Is a gift to the CFI appropriate/traditional/required/expected?

I am not a CFI so I don't know if it is expected or traditional, but when I
received my PPL I gave mine a cash tip inside a thank-you card. Many of the
younger CFIs do not make a lot of money and I know this one sincerely
appreciated the Ben Franklin.

--
Peter

[BT]

I should add that I once received a nice bottle of Irish Creme to go in my
morning coffee.. on the days I was not flying.
Much enjoyed while reading the Sunday morning paper.

BT

"BT" > wrote in message
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> appropriate.. sure
> required .. no
> traditional.. not really
> expected.. probably not..
>
> did you have a good relationship with him, was he "always there and always
> ready" for you
> did he go out of his way sometimes to work with your "weird schedule"?
>
> if he's a wine drinker.. do some research and get him a nice bottle.. $40
> or more
> if he's married.. spend about the same on a gift card to a restaurant he
> can take the wife too.. Applebee's, Outback, etc
> (plan on dinner for two, no big drinking bill and no appetizers)
>
> BT
>

[Crash Lander[_1_]]

"Peter R." > wrote in message
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>Many of the
> younger CFIs do not make a lot of money and I know this one sincerely
> appreciated the Ben Franklin.
>
> --
> Peter

For the non-US of us, how much is that?
Crash Lander

[Peter R.]

On 5/2/2007 10:27:24 PM, "Crash Lander" wrote:

>
> For the non-US of us, how much is that?

Sorry about that, Crash. It is US $100.

--
Peter

[Mike 'Flyin'8']

>> Is a gift to the CFI appropriate/traditional/required/expected?
>
>I am not a CFI so I don't know if it is expected or traditional, but when I
>received my PPL I gave mine a cash tip inside a thank-you card. Many of the
>younger CFIs do not make a lot of money and I know this one sincerely
>appreciated the Ben Franklin.

I did the exact same for my CFI. Wonder if it was the same card too?
:-)


Mike Flyin' 8

[tony roberts]

I had many people at the flight school give me service over and above.
CFI
Other CFI's who answered my quetions without promise of reward,
Receptionists who looked after me and even reminded me to get my booking
in because it was a good weather forecast for the weekend,
Fuellers who gave me priority because they knew that I only had
posession of the plane for a limited time,
Maintenance staff who fixed squawks for mw right away,

So when I passed, I had lunch catered to all of the staff.
It was appreciated, and didn't cost an arm and a leg.

HTH

Tony
--

Tony Roberts
PP-ASEL
VFR OTT
Night
Cessna 172H C-GICE




In article >,
"Ridge" > wrote:

> I'm sure this has come up before, but let me ask again.
>
> I should get my PPL within a week or 2 depending on weather and schedules
> and maybe some luck.
>
> Is a gift to the CFI appropriate/traditional/required/expected?
>
> Thanks.

[Jim Burns[_2_]]

Gift Certificate
http://www.bunnyranch.com/

Jim

[Gary[_2_]]

I took my CFI (and his girlfriend) out for a nice dinner after I
passed my checkride. He'd done a lot for me, and hey, it was another
chance to talk about flying for a few hours!

[Robert M. Gary]

On May 2, 5:44 pm, "Ridge" > wrote:
> I'm sure this has come up before, but let me ask again.
>
> I should get my PPL within a week or 2 depending on weather and schedules
> and maybe some luck.
>
> Is a gift to the CFI appropriate/traditional/required/expected?
>
> Thanks.

Yes, cash please ;)

-Robert, CFII

[Ridge]

Thanks for all the answers.

FYI - I decided on a gift - over $100 under $150.

[Blueskies]

"Ridge" > wrote in message ...
>
> I'm sure this has come up before, but let me ask again.
>
> I should get my PPL within a week or 2 depending on weather and schedules and maybe some luck.
>
> Is a gift to the CFI appropriate/traditional/required/expected?
>
> Thanks.
>
>
>
>


I received a nice desk top pen set way back when. Still have it and appreciate it...