"Jay Honeck" wrote in message
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What are the rules nowadays for getting your CFI? Is a commercial
rating required before you can become a CFI? I imagine it is, since
you're "flying for hire"...?


A flight instructor certificate requires either a commercial pilot or
airline transport pilot certificate. You're only flying for hire if you
charge for your instruction.



I know you *used* to be able to get your CFI without an instrument rating,
but I understand that is no longer allowed, right?


Right.