Although I will be seeking clarification at the next EASA FCL-PG meeting, reading the aircrew regulation carefully, it seems to me that:
Except for the aerobatic rating itself, to instruct for a something such as an IR or FIC, both of which require 'intentional manoeuvres involving an abrupt change in an aircraft’s attitude, an abnormal attitude, or abnormal acceleration, not necessary for normal flight', for example during recoveries from unusual attitudes, neither an aerobatic rating nor aerobatic instructional privileges are required.
To instruct for the aerobatic rating, the FI/CRI must hold an aerobatic rating and have 'demonstrated the ability to instruct for that rating to an FIC instructor with aerobatic instructional privileges'.
After Apr 2015, to fly aerobatics on an EASA aeroplane, the pilot will need to hold an aerobatic rating.
To teach 'intentional manoeuvres involving an abrupt change in an aircraft’s attitude, an abnormal attitude, or abnormal acceleration, not necessary for normal flight' which are not mandatory parts of a part-FCL rating/licence/certificate syllabus, the FI/CRI/TRI needs to hold an aerobatic rating, but does not need to have 'demonstrated the ability to instruct for that rating to an FIC instructor with aerobatic instructional privileges'.
Thus for air experience lessons which include aerobatics, or upset prevention and recovery training, it seems that the instructor doesn't need to have demonstrated the ability to teach aerobatic flying?
Last edited by BEagle; 14th Sep 2012 at 07:08.