Flying instructor rating?

[BillieBob]

Only problem would actually come when you wanted to upgrade your CPL to an ATPL

But, to get the MPA type rating in the first place, you must have held a valid MEIR so where's the problem?

[max_continuous]

re: Pre-Entry Requirements

Just a couple of missed points. A min of 200hours TTis required before starting the course, including 100 PIC if CPL is held or 150 PIC if PPL is held.

I believe that this requirement has now been replaced with a requirement for either a CPL or 200 hrs TT and 150 PIC for PPL holders.

I have been involved in a number of email exchanges regarding these requirements and this is my understanding of LASORS 2008 (Section H1.2[c]), which seems to be borne out by the requirments listed by a number of, but not all, FTOs' entry requirements.

[madlandrover]

That would be in line with the existing requirements to issue a CPL from a modular course - ie 200TT inc 100 PIC, so no real changes there.

[max_continuous]

Yes indeed I can see that.

The one change that appears in the current regulations is to allow CPL holders from integrated courses (yes, that includes me and I have no intention of having that debate) to commence the FI course without spending additional funds burning more holes in the sky and allow certain FTOs to feed their ex-students into the course.

Personally I have set about trying to raise my total by doing some structured flying but if I can shave a few hours off my plan and save some cash I am not going to complain.

[madlandrover]

It is indeed a sensible change from the integrated point of view - it looks at the qualifications gained rather than some small differences in experience levels. Bearing in mind the content of the FI course it shouldn't make any real difference anyway, the output should be the same from a good FI course!