Instructing with PPL
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Instructing with PPL
FCL.205.A PPL(A) — Privileges
(a) The privileges of the holder of a PPL(A) are to act without remuneration as PIC or copilot on aeroplanes or TMGs engaged in non-commercial operations.
(b) Notwithstanding the paragraph above, the holder of a PPL(A) with instructor or examiner privileges may receive remuneration for:
(1) the provision of flight instruction for the LAPL(A) or PPL(A);
(2) the conduct of skill tests and proficiency checks for these licences;
(3) the training, testing and checking for the ratings or certificates attached to this licence.
Does it mean that an instructor with a PPL (for instance a CPL holder with a class 2 medical) can instruct for any rating (MEP, IR-ME) a student who holds a PPL, but not a student who owns a CPL? What about integrated students? Can you instruct an integrated student for the MEP/IR ME provided that you don't teach the CPL part of the training?
Isn't it stupid to demand a class 1 certificate for a VFR training of a CPL student who obviously can fly the plane back in case of an issue, and a class 2 certificate for the IFR training of a PPL holder who might be in trouble to fly back the plane on his own if the weather is bad?
(a) The privileges of the holder of a PPL(A) are to act without remuneration as PIC or copilot on aeroplanes or TMGs engaged in non-commercial operations.
(b) Notwithstanding the paragraph above, the holder of a PPL(A) with instructor or examiner privileges may receive remuneration for:
(1) the provision of flight instruction for the LAPL(A) or PPL(A);
(2) the conduct of skill tests and proficiency checks for these licences;
(3) the training, testing and checking for the ratings or certificates attached to this licence.
Does it mean that an instructor with a PPL (for instance a CPL holder with a class 2 medical) can instruct for any rating (MEP, IR-ME) a student who holds a PPL, but not a student who owns a CPL? What about integrated students? Can you instruct an integrated student for the MEP/IR ME provided that you don't teach the CPL part of the training?
Isn't it stupid to demand a class 1 certificate for a VFR training of a CPL student who obviously can fly the plane back in case of an issue, and a class 2 certificate for the IFR training of a PPL holder who might be in trouble to fly back the plane on his own if the weather is bad?
Does it mean that an instructor with a PPL (for instance a CPL holder with a class 2 medical) can instruct for any rating (MEP, IR-ME) a student who holds a PPL, but not a student who owns a CPL?
After I brought the problem to their attention, EASA confirmed that the UK interpretation is the correct one.
Thus, for example, a suitably qualified PPL/FI may indeed provide MEP Class Rating instruction to a CPL holder.
Thus, for example, a suitably qualified PPL/FI may indeed provide MEP Class Rating instruction to a CPL holder.
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Interesting..... so there is no need for an instructor to have CPL? I think in a previous discussion, people said someone with PPL/FI can only teach PPL and thus needed his CPL to be able to teach more. If someone on a PPL can teach most stuff, why are flight schools looking for CPL pilots and not PPL to be trained to FI?
It has always been possible to instruct on a PPL, but for the JAA period such an instructor could not be remunerated. A FI needs CPL level knowledge and as the hours required to become a FI are less with a CPL it makes more sense to follow that route. A PPL FI can only teach PPL, but additionally, any rating they hold that can be added to a PPL and for which they are qualified to instruct. To teach for a CPL then the FI must have a CPL.
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Not the case I'm afraid. An FI with only a PPL - hence without CPL TK passes - is only permitted to teach LAPL students, not PPL students. Daft I know, and I don't understand the basis for it, but the CAA confirmed this to be the case recently in a case on which I have personal knowledge.
Not the case I'm afraid. An FI with only a PPL - hence without CPL TK passes - is only permitted to teach LAPL students