The FAA published several revisions to CFR 14 Part 61 on 22 October, including a change to § 61.73(g) that allows current and former U.S. military instructor pilots to apply for a Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) flight instructor certificate with the equivalent ratings. Military IPs, included retired aviators, can earn a CFI by documenting their experience and passing a knowledge test. No training or practical test is required.

The FAA has published guidance for its FSDO inspectors. The description of the process and requirements are available at http://fsims.faa.gov; search for “New Section 61.73(g) That Allows Current and Former U.S. Military Instructor Pilots to Apply for an FAA Flight Instructor Certificate.”

ASA (publisher of my Flight Simulator book) has a download edition of its Prepware to prepare for the Military Competency and Military Competency Instructor (MCI) FAA Knowledge Exams. The software is available as a download for Windows or the Mac for $39.95.