As an FIE from 1972 to 1998 I estimate around 8% of the tests I conducted resulted in a failure and the majority of these were on upgrade from AFI to FI. I carried out approximately 900 tests during those 26 years.
With the new system under JAR/FCL the question of upgrade does not apply since a FI(R) has the restriction removed without further evaluation by an FIE. A retrograde step in my opinion especially since, on an initial test, one can only assess a candidates potential to instruct. It is only after he or she has gained a fair amount of experience with real students that competance develops.
Cheers,
Trapper 69
