News
May 3, 2011
AVSeminars' CFI Renewal Webinar a Big Success

CFIs who attended AVSeminars first 'progressive' CFI Renewal Webinar have given high marks for the innovation and convenience.  Josh Hunter, a Mobile, AL, air traffic controller says: "My last renewal was an online correspondence course.  Dry and time-consuming.  The webinar format combined the interaction and discussion of an in-person clinic with the ease and convenience of going online.  Two years ago, I dreaded logging on and working through the endless quizzes.  This time, I actually looked forward to each evening's session.  I feel I gained a lot of knowledge and updated information, not to mention more contacts in the industry, without even leaving my house!"


On Aprill 11, 2011, the FAA approved AVSeminars renewal request to provide CFI renewals via webinar format.  During trials in 2010, webinar FIRCs were tested as virtual classroom replacements for "live, in-person, weekend" FIRCs.  CFIs who attended liked the technology process, but suggested that a series of weeknight webinars would better serve flight instructors.  As a result of the feedback, AVSeminars' requested authority for 'progressive' FIRC webinars allowing flight instructors to attend 8, 2 hour webinar modules providing them with the 16 hours of minimum required training.  Instructors can pick and choose dates and modules that are convenient for their schedules as long as they begin the first module within 6 months of their expiration and complete all 8 modules prior to their expiration date.

High-speed Internet, webcams and computer headsets are required for each attendee.  The first series of webinars begin at 2000ET Monday through Thursday, however, additional webinars are planned to better accommodate other time zones.

The cost of the course is currently $96.  This cost includes full processing of the Temporary Airman Certificate.  After July 4th, registration fees will increase to $129.

More information is available on AVSeminars' website, www.avseminars.com or by calling 866.825.FIRC (3472).

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April 11, 2011

AVSeminars Receives New Authorization from FAA

AVSeminars has received a new 2 year authorization from the FAA to conduct Flight Instructor Refresher Courses (FIRC) with extraordinary, innovative programs that include:

Progressive CFI Webinar Renewals
AVSeminars is the first provider of CFI Renewal via webinar. Its new authority allows AVSeminars to conduct the required 16 hours of recurrent training in 8, 2 hour blocks via webinar. The importance of this lies in the fact that CFIs can begin attendance at any time that suits their schedules and complete the 8 sessions at any date as long as it is prior to their CFI expiration date. CEO, Bruce Micek states: "The two hour format per module provides for greater retention and simplified scheduling for CFI attendees. We strongly believe that CFI renewals via webinar is the best and most advanced system of the CFI renewal process." Those dates are currently posted on drop-down menues on the AVSeminars website. Through June, the full price of attending, including complete processing of the Temporary Airman Certificate, is $96.

Mega-FIRCs
The Mega-FIRC concept provides for a central, large venue allowing for hundreds of CFIs to come together for the 2 day, CFI renewal process. The most significant presenters in their areas of expertise will be featured. This presentation will then be beamed to many other venues around the globe via satellite to hundreds of other CFIs who will have interactive access to the presenters. "The Mega-FIRC concept provides a platform of exceptional presenters and the social atmosphere to allow large groups of CFI to interact.", says Micek. "Additionally, we will be preparing agendas for spouses of CFIs to have organized events while their CFI spouses are attending the FIRC. We see the Mega-FIRC being a true 'event' that will be educational, fulfilling and recreational.", adds Micek.

AVSeminars continues to offer 'small grouping' renewal seminars with monthly appearances throughout Florida and will begin monthly 'small grouping' seminars throughout Texas in August.

For further information and reservations contact: www.avseminars.com or call 352.528.0992.

 

 
  NEW, 8 DAY, WEBINAR CFI RENEWAL PROGRAM

Flight Instructors now have the most convenient and effective method for renewing their CFI credentials.  AVSeminars now offers an 8 day, 2 hour per day “live” Webinar beginning March 28.  With a webcam, headset and high-speed internet connection, CFIs can now participate in a lively Flight Instructor Renewal Course presented Monday through Thursday between 2000 and 2200ET.  President and Chief Instructor, Bruce Micek points out that each two hour, nightly module may be taken consecutively or spread out over several weeks or months as long as the first module is taken within four months of the CFI’s renewal date and the 8 modules are completed by the renewal date.  Total cost is $96 which includes the Temporary Airmans  Certificate.  More information and registration at www.avseminars.com.  Classes are limited to 24.