FI Refresher
They vary a little depending upon the provider but you must be ready to prepare and give a briefing either as an individual or as part of a group. Audience participation is also expected.
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In the UK (and hopefully the rest of EASA-land) one can alternate between a revalidation by flight and a seminar (providing other criteria have been met; otherwise it's both). However, one has the choice of doing a flight test instead of a seminar. I've attended one seminar and whilst there was some value to it, for myself I find I get more value from a flight with a FIE. The latter is more expensive and is also more stressful, but I come away thinking that I've been given a positive attestation regarding some of my performance as an instructor and had some shortcomings highlighted. There is plenty of opportunity in between the briefings and the flight to discuss latest issues and direction that LAPL/PPL instruction is taking.
in the 2 day seminar I did attend, I suppose active participation accounted for an hour or so - the rest was more passive. Actually, the best bit was meeting some other instructors I hadn't seen for years and catching up; perhaps the best bit of any seminar.
I'm not sure really quite what the seminar is for, apart from an additional part of renewal for those who haven't met the revalidation criteria. There is a suspicion that some people might use it as an excuse not to fly with someone who might show up their deficiencies.
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in the 2 day seminar I did attend, I suppose active participation accounted for an hour or so - the rest was more passive. Actually, the best bit was meeting some other instructors I hadn't seen for years and catching up; perhaps the best bit of any seminar.
I'm not sure really quite what the seminar is for, apart from an additional part of renewal for those who haven't met the revalidation criteria. There is a suspicion that some people might use it as an excuse not to fly with someone who might show up their deficiencies.
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I've done a few seminars in my time, mainly mediocre with the honourable exception of Pooleys at Shoreham which was brilliant. I can't help feeling that these occasions are wasted opportunities. In a gathering of instructors crossing all backgrounds and experience level lies a golden opportunity to cross-fertilize our joys and sorrows. I'd like to see more round-the-table, wide-ranging discussions leading who knows where, rather than preparing and delivering briefings which are, after all, our stock-in trade.
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It is important to keep up to date as an instructor, but from my experience the format of instructor seminars is what need refreshing, as do some of the training providers. There must be, actually there are, easier ways of keeping up to date, without the time, travel, hotac and expense of instructor seminars.
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I did my last one at On-Track Aviation and really enjoyed it. We had some great group-based presentations/role-plays which were both fun and educational. The more lectury stuff - updates on EASA-FCL etc - was inevitably not so entertaining but it was well-researched and presentations generally good.
Where I work we're usually on our own or with one other instructor so seminars are a good opportunity to meet and talk to other instructors.
Where I work we're usually on our own or with one other instructor so seminars are a good opportunity to meet and talk to other instructors.
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I would say it depends a lot on the provider and the country. I have done it once in Germany and it was quite an enjoyable two day experience. It consistent of lectures on a range of FI related matters by professionals, as well as discussions and debates on current topics. It was not stressful at all, quite relaxed but also engaging at the same time!
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Anyone know where in Europe I could do a FI Seminar/
I need to do a seminar to renew my FI as the last one I did was more than a year ago. Next one in the UK is not until December. Hopefully somewhere in Europe will have one that will be earlier, but I cannot find anywhere. To read one was conducted in Germany is encouraging. Any ideas anyone?
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Ontrack Aviation in Wellesbourne have an FI Seminal on 7/8 October... (I'm not affiliated in any way to them but they do have a good reputation, I'm considering Ontrack for my FIC).
I'll see if I can find anymore.
I'll see if I can find anymore.
I think the Ontrack one in October is fully booked.
