Thanks Billiebob,
So in this case any "Qualified" instructor (TT Time instructing= 500 +) who holds the rating would do.
To give you an example - A bit off topic but very relevant- At our school, the FI(A) course is delayed because the only "Qualilfied" instructor does not hold tailwheel extension and experience to practice spins with students in the appropriate aircraft.
This "Qualified" instructor also has not got spin training experience.
The one with aerobatic rating is not "Qualified" i.e. he has not got the 500+ hours instructing.
And to become FIC it looks like the 500+ TT applies regardless of qualifications and ratings
The bottom line is that there are loads of people holding all kinds of qualifications, IFR/multi engine/ night/Iri but when it comes to the basics there's nobody around
Last edited by markkal; 18th July 2012 at 15:32.