I am getting started in aviation.. Its there a platform we're I can find a local (not a school) independent CFI? I am working on my PPL and would like to work with someone that has the time to spend helping me accomplish this goal. FYI. I am in (north Houston) area.

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OracleofFl@reddit

Google it. There are CFI directories. Look in craigslist. Look here: https://www.gleim.com/

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indecision_killingme@reddit

I’m happy to help. Problem is one of us needs to relocate at least six hours, and come up with an airplane

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If googling “Houston area flight instruction” doesn’t give you want you want, I’d look on Facebook. There’s probably a group called “Houston area pilots” or something like that. That’s how I found planes to rent when I moved.

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EliteEthos@reddit

I’ll be happy to use my plane for instruction… if you cover the 100hr inspections and insurance increase.

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ltcterry@reddit

I’m curious why you think this is better?

I do both, wonder what your thinking is.

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thetuxfollower@reddit

Lone Star Aviators, Houston Area Aviators, or Houston Aviators groups on Facebook is a decent place to start.

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Guysmiley777@reddit

No there is not a "Tinder for CFIs" app. The reason you'll have a hard time finding what you're describing is because of airplane access.

Schools don't tend to rent out their aircraft to their competition and it's not a very attractive option for a CFI who doesn't want to run a school to use an aircraft they personally own for instruction because doing that is one big step towards operating a flight school.

You could potentially look at buying into a flying club where a CFI who is allowed to train with the club's aircraft.

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