AAA | Flight Training Flight Instructor Rating

AAA | Flight Training Flight Instructor Rating

On completion of the Flight Instructor Course (FIC) a pilot will have the ability to instruct a student to the level required for the issue of PPL (A), including theoretical knowledge instruction.

Entry Requirement:

The following are mandatory JAR pre-entry requirements:

  • Hold a valid JAA/EASA CPL(A) or PPL(A) pilot license, which includes a valid Single Engine Piston (Land) rating
  • Meet the knowledge requirements for the grant of an ICAO 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.
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Course Description:

Flight Instruction comprises 30 hours of flight training of which 25 hours will be dual instruction and 5 hours will be mutual flying with another student instructor or qualified FI to practice flight demonstrations. During the dual instruction, the student instructor will learn how to demonstrate all of the PPL exercises evaluate a student’s performance and correct student errors.
Flight Instruction will be carried out in a Cessna 150. Ground school comprises 125 hours of theoretical instruction. During this time a student instructor will refresh their own theoretical knowledge and learn how to prepare, teach and present technical lectures and conduct pre-flight briefings.

Duration

The course is full time, Monday to Sunday of between 6 and 8 weeks duration, dependent on weather conditions. A part-time course may be offered. Please contact us for further details.