So what do we think the requirement for the removal of the restriction should be?
I think something along the lines of this:
1. To have put forward to the CFI or other Instructor deemed suitable by the CFI a minimum of three students of acceptable standard for the undertaking of a first solo flight. The Instructor shall have given each student a minimum of 5 hours flight instruction.
2. To have put forward to a FE a minimum of two candidates for the undertaking of the PPL(A) skill test. It does not necessarily follow that the candidate should be successful as long as in the eyes of the FE he or she had a reasonable chance of passing the test - ie a error due to nerves should not prejudice the removal of the Instructors restriction. The Instructor is to have flown a minimum of 15 hours with the candidate.
3. 20 solo sign offs. A minimum of 5 shall be cross country flights.
4. 100 hours flight time as a Flying Instructor.
5. Should the above requirements be met within six months time of the date of the first Instructional flight the restriction shall not be removed by the authority until the period of six months has ellapsed.
Comments/suggestions welcome.