Originally Posted by BillieBob
This is no different to the situation in the UK where an FI rating is required only for instruction leading to the issue or renewal/revalidation of a UK or JAA licence or rating.
I see no reason to interpret Article 36(2) of the current UK ANO as being limited to purposes connected with a UK/JAA licence/rating.
Originally Posted by ANO Art 36
Instruction in flying
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(2) This article applies to instruction in flying given to any person flying or about to fly a
flying machine or glider for the purpose of becoming qualified for:
(a) the grant of a pilot’s licence; and
(b) the inclusion or variation of any rating or qualification in his licence.
Originally Posted by ANO Art 155
Interpretation
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‘Licence’ in relation to a flight crew licence includes any certificate of competency or
certificate of validity or revalidation issued with the licence or required to be held in
connection with the licence by the law of the country in which the licence is granted;
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