Originally Posted by Whopity
There is no specific Aerobatic Instructor Qualification under EASA, just the assumption that if you hold the pilot rating and an instructor qualification you can teach it.
Not strictly true. Under EASA there is no specific Aerobatic Instructor course required, but the instructor will have to demonstrate the ability to instruct aerobatics to a FIC Instructor before they may instruct for the Aerobatic Rating.
FCL.905.FI FI – Privileges and conditions
The privileges of an FI are to conduct flight instruction for the issue, revalidation or renewal of:
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(f) a towing or aerobatic rating, provided that such privileges are held and the FI has demonstrated the ability to instruct for that rating to an FI qualified in accordance with (i) below;
FCL.905.CRICRI – Privileges and conditions
(a) The privileges of a CRI are to instruct for:
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(2) a towing or aerobatic rating for the aeroplane category, provided the CRI
holds the relevant rating and has demonstrated the ability to instruct for
that rating to an FI qualified in accordance with FCL.905.FI(i).
An "FI qualified in accordance with FCL.905.FI(i)" is currently referred to as a FIC Instructor in the UK.