become a csip

CSIP CFI TRAINING

Benefits and Advantages

With the increasing number of Cirrus aircraft throughout the world, the demand for professional, mature, and highly trained instructors continues to grow.  The Cirrus Standardized Instructor Program (CSIP) was designed to provide a certified flight instructor (or international equivalent) the necessary tools and skills to teach in a technically advanced aircraft.

After satisfactorily completing the CSIP course, you will be awarded a Certificate of Completion verifying you have completed the required training, and are a member of the CSIP community.  As long as your membership in the CSIP is maintained and in good standing, Cirrus will post your contact information on the Cirrus website, which is a public use website, for Cirrus owners and pilots to search.

As a Cirrus Standardized Instructor, you will be responsible for providing high quality transition training and other approved training courses to Cirrus owners and pilots.  Training will be provided under the guidelines set forth by Cirrus and UNDAF.

Instructor Qualifications

To be eligible for the Cirrus Standardized Instructor Program, one must meet the following requirements:

  • Must be a Certified Flight Instructor with instrument rating (CFI and CFII) or international equivalent
  • Logged 500 hours of total time
  • Logged 250 hours of dual given

Becoming a Standardized Instructor 

Once your application has been approved, a representative from Cirrus will contact you within five (5) business days to arrange your training.  You will be required to provide a credit card at this time to pay for your online Cirrus Standardized Instructor training kit.  Your Cirrus Standardized Instructor Kit will be specific for the model of aircraft you will be completing your flight training in.

An applicant MUST complete all of the pre-training materials prior to beginning the six (6) flight workshops.  A closed book quiz will be administered during the training to check for retention and understanding of the aircraft systems, avionics and standard operating procedures.

After satisfactorily completing the CSIP course with an authorized factory instructor – UND Aerospace Foundation (UNDAF) – UNDAF and Cirrus will issue a certificate of completion, enabling your membership as a Cirrus Standardized Instructor.

Cost

The initial investment to become a CSIP member is around $2700. This price includes the following:

  • Three days of standardization training
  • One hour in the Flight Training Device
  • Cirrus Standardized Instructor Training Kit

Additional fees not included with becoming a CSIP member:

  • The Cirrus Standardized Instructor candidate is responsible for any costs associated with the aircraft operation; fuel, oil, charts, etc.
  • The Cirrus Standardized Instructor candidate is responsible for any costs the Instructor incurs away from Duluth; meals, hotel, transportation and airfare for the Instructor, etc.
  • Away from Duluth, MN, a fee applies for Instructor travel before and/or after training ($275/day).

* All prices are subject to change.

If additional training days are requested or required, the cost is $675 for a full day, and $425 for a half day.

Required Training Materials 

  • CirrusStandardization Instructor Training Kit

Optional Training Materials

  • CSIP Differences Kits
    • Perspective Differences Kit
      • Designed to give a CSIP member that has completed the CSIP course in a Cirrus Entegra equipped aircraft the training materials necessary to provide flight and ground training in a Cirrus Perspective aircraft.
    • Entegra Differences Kit
      • Designed to give a CSIP member that has completed the CSIP course in a Cirrus Perspective equipped aircraft the training materials necessary to provide flight and ground training in a Cirrus Entegra aircraft.
  • Jeppesen online Cirrus Standardized Instructor Software
    • This is an online interactive course designed for individuals transitioning into the Cirrus SR20/SR22 G1/G2 aircraft.  For a Cirrus Standardized Instructor to utilize this courseware for transitioning Cirrus pilots, they must have purchased the Jeppesen Cirrus Standardized Instructor course.  This online course provides:
    • Accessing the Jeppesen Learning Center
    • Accessing Your Learning Plan
    • Launching Cirrus Web-Based Content
    • Accessing Your Learning History
    • Generating Reports
    • Tracking Your Students Learning Progress
    • The Jeppesen course is comprised of five (5) online ground workshops and six (6) flight workshops. 

 

Aircraft Rental

The University of North Dakota Aerospace Foundation has an SR22-G2 available for instruction. Contact UNDAF for more information - 218.788.3217.

Length of Standardization Training

The Cirrus Standardized Instructor Program (CSIP) is designed to take an instructor who has no experience in a Cirrus aircraft to the same level of proficiency as our instructors at the factory.

The six (6) flight workshops are designed to be completed in a three (3) days to complete.  However, if an applicant does not come prepared by completing the pre-training materials in the Cirrus Standardized Instructor Kit, they can anticipate the training to take longer. Any training that takes longer than three (3) days to complete will be billable at the rates outlined above in the cost section.

Maintaining Status

To maintain status as a Cirrus Standardized Instructor you will be required to:

  • Maintain a CFI and CFII certificate (or international equivalent) and medical
  • Comply with the CSIP Terms of Agreement
  • Maintain accurate and up-to-date training records for all individuals trained
  • Complete at least six (6) different training missions and log 50 hours of dual given in the Cirrus aircraft in the preceding 12 calendar months.
  • Pay an annual re-certification fee (required each 12 calendar months and is due prior to expiration)
  • Participate in refresher courses as defined by Cirrus/UNDAF

Questions

Email us at csip@cirrusdesign.com.

Application Process

To begin the process of becoming a Cirrus Standardized Instructor, please complete the online application [CSIP Online Application].

A representative from Cirrus will contact you within five (5) business days to arrange your training.

Questions regarding the Cirrus aircraft (other than aircraft service questions), your training schedule for CSIP, UNDAF Instructor availability or training in general, should be directed to UNDAF.

* CSIP applications are only valid for 60 days. Individuals who have not scheduled their training within 60 days of submitting their application will be required to complete another application.

For scheduling and instructor availability:
UNDAF
Phone: 218.788.3217
Fax: 218.788.3508
Web address: www.cirrus.aero.und.edu
Email: duluthftc@aero.und.edu

Mailing Address:
UND Aerospace Flight Training Center
Cirrus Design Corporation
4514 Taylor Circle
Duluth , MN 55811

Questions regarding the Terms of Agreement and the CSIP guidelines should be directed to the program manager at Cirrus.

Cirrus Standardized Instructor Program Manager
4514 Taylor Circle
Duluth , MN 55811
Phone: 218.788.3845
Email: csip@cirrusdesign.com

Terms of Agreement

The Standardized Instructor named in the agreement with Cirrus Design Corporation agrees, as part of membership of this standardized Program (“Program”), that all terms and conditions associated with this Program will be followed at all times. This training will be provided under the guidelines set forth by Cirrus and UNDAF. To view the Terms of Agreement click here.