Originally Posted by
portsharbourflyer
They would need to check with the UK CAA first if the EASA FI course and EASA FI test will be accepted by the UK CAA for issuing a UK Part FCL FI. My understanding is the CAA may accept the training and test but it is not guarenteed.
I'd genuinely like to know the answer to that question. I think the wording is slightly ambiguous as "initial issue" usually refers to the licence issue date in Section II.
A good discussion topic either way!