Originally Posted by
maximus610
Hi MikeWhiskey, you don't need to complete CPL to become FI.
If you want to instruct for PPL, then CPL(or ATPL) theory is enough (otherwise you are eligible to instruct only towards the LAPL) and don't forget about 150h PIC before starting the FI course.
Cheers
Maximus
True but you need a pretty high level of flying skill. I have never met a 300 hr PPL that could fly at a high enough standard to realistically commence the FI course. Even the CPL's almost always need some additional dual to polish their stick and rudder skills before I can start teaching them how to teach.
Even if I had never used my FI course, I still would have considered it money well spent as it moved me to a whole new level of flying knowledge and skill. It made me a better pilot in every way.