Completing an FI(R) course

[chipieflyer]

Hi,

Several months ago I completed an FI(R) course but due to a combination of bad weather, examiner unavailable and starting a new job I didn't actually get round to testing.

I now have a copy of my training records including the course completion certificate and signed CAA form stating I'm ready to test. As I have completed the course at an authorised school, would it now be possible for me to just fly a few hours (or as many as required!) at a local school or club to get myself back up to speed and then arrange to test with an examiner? Unfortunately the initial course was done the other end of the country and I would like to be able to finish up locally in my spare time, if possible.

Thanks for your help

[geordiejet]

I'm in a similar position. I am wanting to do the same, and train locally, but all of the schools here in the North/Scotland are busy for the forseeable future. I found a few in the South East, which means commuting down there every weekend

I've been waiting for a good while now for my documents to come back from my other school, so I've not flown in a good while. I'm doing a lot of chair flying though! As most of the places I've emailed require the training docs from the previous school, I'm pretty much stuck until I get them in the post.

I've seen a few posts on here of people splitting courses between schools, so I would imagine testing in a different location to where you trained would be acceptable.

[lady in red]

The FI course needs to be completed within 12 months of starting. I do not think there is a problem in taking the test elsewhere - just get hold of the list of examiners and book it up with someone in a suitable location - many examiners will travel quite far anyway.

[OneIn60rule]

You completed it

You have the records the forms etc.

Just get in touch with any examiner. You do know some examiners right?

Preferred choices: Chris Caine.


As for getting yourself up to standard. Just keep going through the lessons, how to teach them etc.


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[chipieflyer]

Thanks for all the response's.

12 months certainly takes the pressure off a little. It's been a while but fortunately not that long. I'm going to go up in an aircraft from a local school in the next few weeks and patter an instructor friend of mine. Depending on his feedback, I'll then arrange the test.

I have heard Chris Caines name mentioned before. Do you know if he is still based at Halfpenny Green?

Cheers.

[OneIn60rule]

Chris Caine

Works for the CAA now but often comes to Halfpenny green to test FI's.

Other people you could try: Andy Simmonds, Primo Lonzardi.

Primo is often about at Sleap airfield.
Andy Simmonds can be found near Coventry airport if not inside it.

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[All Up Weight]

John Temple

I've just taken my FI skill test with the FI examiner John Temple who is based is the East Midlands. John is first class - ex RAF Central Flying School and now a Thomsonfly pilot. This followed an FI course with Alan Cooper at Retford Flying School (Gamston Airport) following my ME CPL/IR at the Flight Centre, Halfpenny Green. Alan's preferred examiner is John Temple and I can see why - super course and excellent examiner.

[geordiejet]

Guys, when it comes to doing the exam, having completed the course, and having the CFI signoff to say I'm done with the course (the test application form), do I need to be part of an FTO to test?

For example, if I was part of a syndicate on a C152, could I use this for my test, if the examiner approves? I'm thinking about joining a syndicate, and I would probably take some friends up, and pretend they are Bloggs.

Just that finding an FIC instructor who is available close to home is proving to be a nightmare. If I could just contact an examiner when I'm ready, it would be great, both in terms of time, and money.

Or would I have to be in an 'approved' plane owned by a school for the test. I know this is the case for the CPL, but I'm a little unsure for the FIC.

Would this be possible?

[scherzo]

As far as the plane is concerned a "Doc 7" is not required as it is for CPL & IR tests. I think it would have to be maintained to public transport standards, if maintained by to the gospel according to EASA. The aircraft has to be cleared for spinning as this is part of the test. You can book a test with any FIE directly and pay him directly too.

Shortage of FIC's is a problem. There would seem to no way out other than a) travelling or b) book far enough ahead with your local chap(ess)

[Walk the line]

Flight test has to be conducted in a complex, training must be at a JAA Approved FTO

[athonite]

Track down Chris Caine, although a CAA man. I'm sure he would be able to fit you in at EGBO, and he is a good person to do the test with!

[Duchess_Driver]

"Flight test has to be conducted in a complex, training must be at a JAA Approved FTO"



wow.....I've never seen a complex 152 before.....tailwheel, yup - retract...nope!