FI

The interactive virtual classroom instruction sessions include the following syllabus items:

The Learning Process
The Teaching Process
Human Performance and Limitations relevant to Flight Instruction
Training philosophies
Techniques of applied instruction: Classroom instruction
Techniques of applied instruction: Airborne instruction
Principles of Flight
Student evaluation and testing: assessment of performance
Student evaluation and testing: analysis of errors
Training Program Development
Flight Planning and Monitoring
Specific Hazards during Flight Instruction
Training Administration

During this part students receive 25 hours of formal classroom instruction with integrated guided discussions.

The practical part of the training focuses on various instructor competencies which enables the students to develop the required knowledge, skill and attitude required for safe airborne instructions.

Subsection 1: Airspace, Traffic Circuits and Correctional Skills 
Subsection 2: Navigation Flight, Dead Reckoning and Low level / Poor visibility operations
Subsection 3: Basic Instrument Flying, Unusual Attitudes and Correctional Skills
Subsection 4: Emergency Procedures

This part includes 30 hours of dual flight instruction with various scenario-based exercises. All flights to be completed from the instructor’s seat.

Participants in the EASA Flight Instructor Internship programme must pass the progress check with the AIPS performance at the end of subsection 1.

The official practical examination comprises of 2 parts:
• Pre-flight briefing and lecture on a pre-selected topic
• 1 hour flight with an Examiner
Our Flight Examiners are recognized by most of the CAAs. Please provide information on your licensing authority at the start of the course to organize the necessary paperwork.