Homeland Security Check

[wrbix]

about to embark upon my Instrument training with an independent CFII, and he has inquired re my Homeland Security Check status. I am a US Citizen and I presume this was all recorded somewhere/somehow about 5yrs ago when PPL training was started. How can I define this?
It strikes me that being a Citizen with a current Passport should suffice. Guidance from CFIIs here please?

 

[RyanB]

Shouldn't that already be endorsed in your logbook?

The flight school should have it on file, but since he's a freelance, just show him your birth certificate or passport and that will suffice.

 

[wrbix]

I'm away from my Log Book from then - first place I'll look. Thanks!

 

[MauleSkinner]

It strikes me that being a Citizen with a current Passport should suffice.

Correct...if your CFI doesn't accept that, find another CFI.

 

[Scrabo]

Another dumb law.

 

[TRocket]

are you merican?

 

[BillTIZ]

He is following the Rules laid down by Homeland Secuity. He does not know your past history of if your are a FORNAT here on a green card. He needs to verify your US Citizenship. Show him your Birth Cert, or US Passport.

And press on.

 

[denverpilot]

Also if he does need to check, he also has to keep records. Many CFIs will ask to keep a copy of the documents you presented to cover their ass.

In other words, don't be "offended" if they ask to toss it on a copy machine or take a cell phone photo of it.

Just one of the many "freedoms" we all get to appreciate now.

 

[Harold Rutila]

Yep. All of the above.

 

[wrbix]

Thanks all, will present him my Passport and a copy thereof.