Join NAFI: www.nafinet.org Podcast listeners can get a $10 discount to NAFI memberships by using Discount Code: POD49 Thank you to the generous sponsors of this episode, AOPA and Lightspeed.        Check out AOPA's website for all the information on how they support CFIs. Be sure to visit Lightspeed's website to learn all about their exclusive offer for NAFI members.  ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- In this episode we are joined by Pat Brown, a long time NAFI member and DPE in Houston, TX. While I was at AirVenture this year I was asked daily how a CFI can go about reinstating their CFI certificate. It's a topic that's often overlooked in the CFI world that deserves some attention. With the information in this episode, you'll be able to confidently guide any expired CFI's who come your way looking for assistance to reinstate their certificate.  Useful links: 14 CFR § 61.199 Reinstatement requirements of an expired flight instructor certificate. AC 61-65H FAA's Designee Management System - Your source for finding DPE's and their authorizations FAA guidance for DPEs (though also very handy for CFIs) on issuing, reinstating, and renewing CFI certificates - FAA Order 8900.1, Volume 5, Chapter 2, Section 11