Helo Flight Instructor Refresher Course (FIRC)—Online

To successfully complete this course, you must, for every lesson in the course...

1. Complete the pre-lesson assessment quiz
2. Study all the lesson content, and
3. Pass the end-of-lesson test

When You Complete Your Course...
...you can instantly print out your...

• TSA Training Certificate
• Completion Certificate
• Graduation Certificate

Your FIRC purchase includes the Certificate Renewal Service, you will be able to...

• Fill out an online 8710 form using the FAA's IACRA online program
• Supply us with your FAA Tracking Number (FTN) assigned by IACRA
• After we process your application, we will issue you a downloadable and printable temporary certificate

Save Time and Money on Your Renewal
Other courses require you to notarize documents and to send in information using certified mail. This can add significantly to the overall cost of your FIRC course. Since the KING FIRC uses the FAA's online IACRA system to process your certificate, all this is avoided. There is nothing to send in, allowing for a quick, easy, and inexpensive renewal process.

Why Not Try Something New—and more significant
You may have noticed that the FIRC options for flight instructors have not changed much in recent years. Well, you now have the opportunity to try something new. You´ll meet your certificate renewal requirements just like with any other FIRC, but the KING course will make you thoughtful about what you can do as a flight instructor to make general aviation pilots safer.

You will delve into areas that will be interesting, relevant, and sometimes provocative. You will find this new approach truly refreshing, and we are certain you will find our alternative to be engaging, educational and fun.

You're in Control
You may take the lessons in any order you choose. Once you comprehend all the material in a lesson, you will be ready to take the lesson test and confirm your learning. Once you pass, start studying the next lesson of your choice immediately.

Renew Online Without Leaving Home
This FIRC is the first to incorporate a paperwork-free, completely online, renewal process. You will be able to complete the renewal requirements at your computer and you will receive your temporary certificate by email.

A personal note to Flight Instructors from John and Martha

"Flying self-selects fabulous people. It is easy to become fond of them. They are competent, committed and persistent. They are also vulnerable to the risks associated with flying. These are not foolhardy people. They often just don´t understand the risks they are taking. There is a very strong need to help pilots gain insights that will save their lives.

We decided our FIRC should cover things like "Identifying and Changing At-Risk Behaviors." If you are like us, you often see scary behavior in your own customers. We hope to give you specific tools to help your customers gain the insight they need. At a minimum taking this FIRC will make you thoughtful about these topics. The best case is that if you are not already, you will become a strong advocate of risk management to everyone in aviation."

1. Do I need to make any trips to the FSDO or get my documentation notarized?
   

   No, we do the renewal processing for you. By purchasing the KING FIRC, you will take advantage of our completely paperless, online renewal process.

2. What devices will the course work on?
   

   Access your course from any device...all you need is an Internet connection and a web browser

   • Tablets
   • Computers
   • Mobile Devices
   
   
3. Does the FIRC work with the King Companion App?
   

   The KING FIRC will not work with the King Companion App but you can easily take your FIRC on your iPad using any Internet-connected Web browser.

4. How long is this course?
   

   The King Schools FIRC complies with the FAA's requirement that all online FIRCs must be the equivalent of a 16-hour in-person FIRC.

5. How soon will my renewal application be processed?
   

   Upon successful completion of the course and submission of your electronic 8710 application on IACRA's website, you should allow for up to 9 days for King Schools to process your application.

6. How soon before my CFI certificate expires can I take your FIRC and maintain my same month of expiration?
   
   • To retain your same expiration month, submit your application for renewal anytime within the 3 calendar months prior to your current expiration month.
   • Your course graduation certificate is good for 3 calendar months from the month of issuance and must be valid at the time you submit your application for renewal.
   
   
7. My CFI certificate has already expired. Can I still renew my certificate using your course?
   

   No, you need to contact your local FSDO office and inform them of your situation. They will let you know what you need to do to renew your certificate.

8. How do I get my WINGS credit for taking the course?
   

   For more information on receiving WINGS credit click here.

9. What are the requirements for using the IACRA website?
   

   A PC with broadband internet connectivity. Firefox, Chrome or Internet Explorer. Cannot block cookies - Internet Options, Privacy tab. Java scripting must be enabled - Internet Options, Advanced tab. Popup blocker cannot be enabled.

10. Do I have to fill out all the information on the IACRA form?
    

    No, you do not need to fill in the number of flight hours. When you click on Submit, IACRA will prompt you to fill in any missing information that they require.

11. How do I provide an electronic signature?
    

    Just select Sign Application, then click on the hyperlink Click to Sign.

12. I received my temporary certificate but I still have not received my permanent certificate and it has been a while.
    

    You can check the status of your application by calling the FAA Airman Certification Branch at 866-878-2498, Monday through Friday - 7:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Central Time.

13. Who do I call if I have questions?
    

    You can speak to one of our Pilot Advisors during our normal business hours at 800-854-1001 or +1 858-541-2200. You can also email us at custserv@kingschools.com.

14. What does CFI mean?
    

    CFI is short for Certificated Flight Instructor. It is common to see or hear it as Certified Flight Instructor, but this is technically not correct. The FAA has stated that they do not 'certify' pilots, they just 'certificate' them.