After you enter the e-mail and password, the screen flashes or nothing happens.  This can be caused by having pop up blockers active. Please disable any pop-up blockers installed on the computer. This can include the XPSP2 blocker or any 3rd party toolbar, Anti-Virus, Spyware Detectors, Pop-up Blockers etc.  All pop up blockers must be off to proceed.

After signing into the web site, the "Loading CFI Renewal Online" page appears, but does not proceed any further.

This can occur if a pop-up blocker is preventing the CFI Renewal Online page from opening. Please disable any pop-up blockers installed on the computer or make sure they are configured to allow pop-ups from www.cfirenewalonline.com. Your web browser may have a pop-up blocking feature, but pop-up blockers can also be found in 3rd party toolbars, anti-virus and anti-spyware applications, and other security software.

This is caused by not allowing both secure and nonsecure items. Exit CFI Renewal Online and navigate to the page with the grey sidebar. Before this page is displayed, a "Security Information" message is displayed. You must click "Yes" on this message to display the sidebar correctly. Another resolution is to setup IE to do this automatically. Go to Tools > Internet Options > Security Tab > Select Custom Level > Set "Display Mixed Content" to enable.

Study materials are derived from FAA regulations and publications, and the existing written materials, photographs, graphics, videotape, and other electronic media utilized in the sponsor’s on-location and home study FIRC courses. If you have any questions on course content or study material, please contact the AOPA Air Safety Foundation.

E-mail:CFIquestion@aopa.org
Phone: 1-800-USA-AOPA (1-800-872-2672)
Fax: 1-301-695-2375

All FAA approved Video, Federal Regulations, Advisory Circulars, etc., downloaded from the Internet and all other support materials developed specifically for this course are reviewed and approved by AFS-800.

To view more information on CFI Renewal Online and to order it, please visit the following web page:

CFI Renewal - Personal Aviation

www.cfirenewalonline.com

The CFI Renewal Online course has been developed to run best when you have all of the system requirements shown below. If you are having any problems with the course, we suggest that you update your browser before calling our technical support line.

To download a new version, simply click the links shown below.

• Modem Speed: 56K dial-in modem
• Graphics Card: 800 X 600 screen resolution with 16bit color
• Up-to-date Video Card Drivers. ( If you are unsure whether you have the most current drivers for your computer, contact your computer manufacturer.)
  
• Browsers:
  • Microsoft Internet Explorer 6.0 or higher (Our product is optimized for this browser)
    
  • Mozilla FireFox v1.5 (or higher)
    
• Plug-in:
  • Flash plug-in, Version 4.0 or higher
    
  • Adobe Acrobat Reader, Version 5.0 or higher

Printer: You will need to print paperwork to send to CFI Administration for your renewal.

Other: Your system must accept cookies and have JavaScript enabled.

Pop-up and ad blockers must be disabled.

Each learning unit is designed and tested to ensure that the average person takes at least 50 minutes to complete. The construction of the course requires that each page of the text must be viewed. The CFI will satisfy lesson objectives for this course by passing each written test with a score of at least 70 percent.

Flight instructors living in the United States can sign up for the course within 15 to 30 days of their CFI expiration with the prior approval of one of the Airman Certification Representatives. They can be reached by calling 800-621-5377 and requesting the CFI Renewal Department. However, we recommend you enroll at least 30 to 60 days prior to your expiration.

Answer: The CFI must return:
A. 8710-1 form (must be typed or in ink and signed at the bottom)
B. Completed exercises (8)
C. Notarized affidavit/statement of identification
D. Final exam answer sheet
E. Enrollment form
F. Current CFI certificate (hard copy)
G. Xerox copy of both photo ID and pilot certificate

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