LFFC, the Aerobatic Rating does not become mandatory until Apr 2015; even then it will only be applicable to EASA aeroplanes and not to Annex II aircraft such as the Bulldog, Chipmunk, Tiger Moth.
Existing FIs who have had the 'no aerobatics' restriction removed may continue to teach aerobatics.
All RAF pilots who have completed EFT may, if they wish, have the Aerobatic Rating included in a part-FCL licence after Sep 2012 and are credited any further training/testing requirements. See CAP 804 Section 4 Part P Page 32. If you wait to convert an existing JAR-FCL licence until after 17 Sep 2012 and request the inclusion of an Aerobatic Rating (under accreditation terms) at the same time, you will only be charged the standard licence conversion fee.
FIs without aerobatic instructional privileges will need to meet part-FCL requirements in order to do so after 17 Sep 2012.
Last edited by BEagle; 16th Aug 2012 at 06:58.