Why do these same threads keep popping up time after time?
Should FI's wear a tie/stripes/shoes (delete as applicable) ?
should FI's be 'allowed' to call themselves captain/commander/pilot/bob (delete as applicable) ?
The old arguement about an airline pilot has 'earned' his title and uniform for having a CPL/IR. What about the FI's who have a CPL/IR AND and FI rating. They are more qualifed and choose to teach and fly in light aircraft rather than just press buttons in an airline.
As someone has already mentioned, the Captain of a small fishing boat has the same title as the Captain of the QEII
For the record, as to what my students address me as...they don't speak unless I allow them to first
