Flight Instructor FI(A) Restricted

The aim of the FI training course, is to train an aircraft licence holder to become an aircraft Flight Instructor FI(A), to the level of competence defined in EASA Part.FCL.920. The content is derived from and in accordance with, the EASA Acceptable Means of Compliance and Guidance Material to Part.FCL.

Normally there will be two students on each course. The intention is to allow each student to “backseat” as an observer, while the other student is undergoing flight training. In the final part of the syllabus, it is permitted for the students to fly together for practice purposes, one acting as a student, the other practicing as an instructor. This is called “mutual” flying.

Restricted period - removal of restriction

The restriction may be removed after –

- at least 100 hours of flight instruction, and –

- at least 25 solo flights have been supervised, and –

- the supervising FI(A) recommends the removal of the restriction

Hold a valid pilots licence, PPL or CPL, which includes a valid Single Engine Piston (Land) rating.

Meet the knowledge requirements for the grant of a EASA CPL (A).

Have at least a CPL (A) or have completed at least 200 hours of flight time of which 150 hours as Pilot-in-Command if holding a PPL (A).

Have completed at least 30 hours on Single Engine Piston powered aeroplanes of which at least 5 hours shall be in the 6 months preceding the pre-entry flight test).

Have completed at least 10 hours instrument flight instruction of which up to 5 may be in a simulator.

Have completed 20 hours cross-country flight time as PIC of aeroplanes including a cross country flight of 540km (300nm) with full-stop landings at two other aerodromes.

Passed a specific pre-entry flight test within the 6 months preceding the start of the course.

The FI may conduct flight instruction for:

(a) The issue of PPL (A) and class and type ratings for SE aeroplanes, provided that, for type ratings the FI(A) has completed not less than 15 hours on the relevant type in the preceding 12 months

(b) The issue of a CPL (A), provided the FI(A) has completed not less than 500 hours of flight time as pilot of aeroplanes, including at least 200 hours flight instruction.

Also, after completing the appropriate course, instruct for –

(d) The issue of an IMC or Instrument Rating

(e) The issue of a Single Pilot Multi-Engine Class Rating

(f) The issue of a Flight Instructor Rating

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