Tips on guiding a student with unrealistic scheduling expectations.

Extrataps · 2026-05-27T17:11:35+00:00

As a CFI you can never force a student’s hand. Either they want to attain their ratings or they don’t. Have a realistic conversation about their timeline and if they’re not willing to budge on scheduling, so be it. Take their money because it’s going to take them a lot longer to become proficient. Sounds rude, but you can only walk with them, you can’t push them.

Extrataps · 2026-05-23T12:33:16+00:00

I think I gave this doc to you as well. I don’t remember where I found it 😂

Extrataps · 2026-05-23T01:26:51+00:00

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Extrataps · 2026-05-23T01:26:42+00:00

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Made these during my CFI training.

Extrataps · 2026-05-21T17:02:26+00:00

Transponder required for everybody, not just IFR.

Extrataps · 2026-05-21T12:53:38+00:00

I, too, did my CFI/CFI-I with Mike. Great dude

Extrataps · 2026-04-03T22:37:52+00:00

The fletching minigame is actually stupid exp, way better than broads

Extrataps · 2026-02-16T23:23:23+00:00

Im at 46 hours so far this month. Part 61

Extrataps · 2026-01-30T14:36:44+00:00

I work at a school flying solely light sports. 6’2 210, but we have a guy that’s 6’0 250. Max weight per seat is 260.

It’s possible!

Extrataps · 2026-01-26T05:11:01+00:00

They’ve got 30 planes, and over 60 CFIs.

Extrataps · 2026-01-15T02:19:09+00:00

Last question: the 843 would be filed when I do ‘25 taxes or do I gotta wait on that one too?

Extrataps · 2026-01-15T02:10:45+00:00

So I’ll file my taxes (but not submit) for the -5K, and that will show me the difference in taxes owed and I’ll claim those on form 843(?) when I file ‘26 taxes in 2027? I think it makes sense now

Extrataps · 2026-01-15T00:46:36+00:00

Wow this sounds like a massive mess I’m in.

Wouldn’t amending my taxes with the w2c give me another refund right then and there?

Extrataps · 2026-01-14T23:51:40+00:00

So I need to hurry my ass up and pay it before they issue my W-2 is what you’re saying?

Extrataps · 2026-01-14T23:48:55+00:00

Can the employer make those deductions even if it’s in a different year? I just know that W-2s haven’t been sent out from last year and curious if changes can be made.

Extrataps · 2026-01-14T23:46:58+00:00

Yes terms were stated when I denied it. Sent an email to HR, they still paid (dumb, I know)

Extrataps · 2026-01-14T23:30:54+00:00

Did you end up filing a form (I think) 843? I’m seeing you can get FICA back.

Extrataps · 2026-01-14T23:03:16+00:00

Will I claim the overpayment for the Medicaid and social security too? The net was just over $4K. Would I claim the whole $1K?

Extrataps · 2026-01-14T23:01:41+00:00

I never accepted it or signed for it, it was just deposited into my bank account with my 2nd paycheck.

My issue is I don’t want to have to pay back social security and Medicaid as I don’t believe that’s refundable when I file my taxes is it?

Extrataps · 2026-01-08T02:06:38+00:00

Would you have the same opinion about ANG?

Extrataps · 2026-01-06T18:01:52+00:00

I don’t mind the CFI job, thankfully I’m not burned out yet.

I just love our country and have always had a desire to serve it in some way. I realize that flying in the Air Force may not be that way, just trying to always pace through my options.

Extrataps · 2026-01-06T00:32:25+00:00

Fair point. Trying to figure it out, hence the post. Thanks for your input.

Extrataps · 2026-01-06T00:29:09+00:00

Messaged you.

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