"Ron Natalie" wrote in message
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The only advantage I know is that you can do the briefer instrument
ride with the FAA examiner (most FSDO's require the initial ride
to be done with a real FAA employee) while hte longer category
ride can be done with a DE.

A related strategy is to get a CFI-Glider first and then add airplanes
later. In that case, both of your rides are likely to be with a DE. There are
also some neat jobs out there for CFIGs and commercial tow pilots.

Vaughn