STI(H)authorisation JAR FCL2.300 sub-part H

[ambidextrous]

To all knowledgeable ppruners cruising this forum,
Am attempting to obtain an STI(H) qual. in order to teach instrument rating procedures in a synthetic FTD. This machine is loosely based on an AS350 Squirrel (single engine) in instrument layout with the equally loose flying characteristics of a B206 Jetranger.
Possess a CORE cert & instructor techniques cert from employment with FSI, F/Boro as well as an FAA AGII cert. (advanced ground instrument instructor).
However CAA are telling me that this is insufficient & I am required to undergo an IRI course.
The pre-requisites for an IRI(H) course specify a) hold a valid IR(H) on the relevant type & b) hold a valid TRI(H) on the relevant type. This seems to be a massive overkill as the FTD is a generic simulator!, not relevant to any particular type.
Anybody out there who can advise me on a way round this roadblock please PM or 'e' mail with advice please.
with fraternal greetings,
ambi
PS: Possess current JAR-FCL ATPL(H), UK CAA CPL(A)-very rusty & FAA ATP writtens for what it's worth.

[ambidextrous]

To all Ppruners,
Happy Easter. No takers yet, must be a Bank holiday?
with fraternal greetings,
ambi

[Whopity]

In order to train for an IR you must either hold a vald FI qualification to do so, that includes being an IRI and a TRI on the type to be used, or have held in the previous 3 years such a qualification or an authorisation as a STI.

JAR–FCL 2.360B STI(H)) – Requirements
(See JAR-FCL 2.310)
(See Appendix 3 to JAR-FCL2.240)
An applicant for a STI(H) authorisation shall:
(a) Hold or have held within the previous 3
year a professional pilots licence containing an
instructional qualification or specific authorisation
appropriate to the courses on which instruction is
intended or a non-JAA licence acceptable to the
Authority;
(b) Have received in an FSTD at least 3
hours of flight instruction related to the privileges
of an STI(H);
(c) Have completed within a period of 12
months preceding the application a proficiency
check in accordance with Appendix 3 to JAR-FCL
2.240 in an FSTD of the type of helicopter
appropriate to the instruction intended;
(d) Have completed within a period of 12
months, preceding the application, at least 1 hour
flight time as an observer on the flight deck of the
applicable type, or similar type as agreed by the
Authority, and(e) Meet the pre-requisites in JAR-FCL
2.310.
[Amdt.4, 01.08.06]

So it looks like you need to do TRI(H) and IRI(H) courses as stated. This is a JAA requirement introduced in Aug 2006.

[ambidextrous]

Thank you Whopity,
The prerequisites for an IRI (H) state that a) hold a valid IR(H) on the relevant type & b) hold a valid TRI(H) on the relevant type.
As the sim concerned is a generic sim only loosely based on the Jetranger, how does one obtain an IR? The only IFR rated Jetranger in the UK that I'm aware of is the BHL machine at Norwich which is used to train their own graduate pilots. Even if the machine were available for 3rd party hire this then means that the regulations are directing you towards a monopoly provider which is surely against EU anti-competitive regulations?
with fraternal greetings,
ambi

[Whopity]

You can obtain a IRI qualification on the basis of an IR obtained on any helicopter type, only the TRI rating is required to relate to whatever type the generic FNPTII is used to represent. Students training on this device will then move on to complete the flying phase on that type. There are a number of FTOs now offering Helicopter IRs however their problem is a shortage of suitably qualified helicopter instructors.