Instructor's Course?

[Duchess_Driver]

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I like to see a good spread of teaching all exercises before I sign, regardless of sign offs or hours.
DD
There is nothing for you to sign/refuse to sign

Under EASA once an FI(R) has 100 hours of Instruction and has
the (signed off) 25 supervised solo flights they can complete, and
submit, the application form to remove the supervisory restriction
themselves -no other input required.

Was wondering why I hadn't seen a Form 2 on my desk for a wee while!

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Can you honestly say you're comfortable working unsupervised after only 100hrs flying pre-circuit exercises?

But, that is all EASA requires you to have to be an Examiner to conduct Skill Tests for the LAPL!

And that's what scare the sh1t out of me. I do hope that someone wakes up and smells the coffee soon or this is going to turn out to be one big clusterf**k.

My advice still stands. Don't be in a rush - do a proper job and learn your trade from the bottom up!

[Cows getting bigger]

Popping back into the thread, I would counter previous advice about finding someone who has airline experience. In my experience as an employer of FIs the very best FICs are those who are professional instructors (Carol at Andrewsfield and Eva at Denham spring to mind) or those who have entered instructing from the military. No criticism aimed at the airline guys, just my personal experience.

One final point, I will almost always employ people my FICs have trained ahead of those who come from other schools.

[Ex Oggie]

I have to agree with Cows, go somewhere that has staff that specialise in instructor training full time. There are a few around the country.

Check out the schools websites for information AND accuracy as that may well reflect the standard of training you will get.

Then go and visit them and explain what you want, and talk directly to the instructors. I would also insist on being able to ask current students if you could have a word with them, and get the lowdown on how they feel about the school. The horses mouth is often the best reference, or indeed the best warning.

XO

[RTN11]

Each sign off needs to be counter signed by the supervising instructor, so although there isn't the section at the bottom stating that in your opinion they are ready to have the restriction removed, there is still a way you can hold up the removal of the restriction if you don't feel they are ready, even if they have technically signed off 25 solo flights.

[Pull what]

do a proper job and learn your trade from the bottom up!

Apprenticeships used to be 3-4 years-multiply an an instructors average year total by 3 and youre at the point were you are beginning to be an FI. Little wonder standards are low.

[flystrathclyde]

Any FI instructors about?

Are there any GOOD FI instructors looking for work?

Or is the demand for courses keeping them all busy?

[high wing harry]

My advice... Most people will recommend where they did their course. Not many have done the initial course twice!!

You seem to have some time before you want to start. Go and visit the schools and see who you get a good reaction from. Do they show you round, are they friendly, where are their recent students now? Ask lots of questions and remember you will more than likely be there for 6-8 weeks so you should like the place!!

I personally recommend Caroline at Wycombe air park. I also hear Eva at denham is great.

Good luck - its a great course!

[Duchess_Driver]

HWH....

You would, wouldn't you!?!

Seconded, Caroline at Wycombe and Eva at Denham would get my vote for places to go/people to see.

DD!