Difference between SFI and TRI

[pilotatlast]

As the title staes what is the difference between an SFI and a TRI? Many Thanks

[FlyingForFun]

An SFI can only instruct in a sim. A TRI can carry out all the training needed for the appropriate type-rating.

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[pilotatlast]

So whats the use of having an SFI rating on a type? I would have thought that all you would do as an TRI was instruct for a conversion or initial course on type and then as TRE you can carry out opc/lpc on types so don't really see what difference is still between sfi and tri?

[5150]

So whats the use of having an SFI rating on a type?

SFI rating allows instructors who may be either past retirement age or are medically restricted, to pass on their knowledge/experience without ever setting foot on-board an aircraft.

Over the years I have been instructed by SFI's who fit both of the above examples.

[Delta Wun-Wun]

Our company has a number of SFI`s, all are Training Capt`s. They carry out day 1 refresher training in the sim prior to OPC or LPC. They also carry out the first four or so details of the initial type rating.