New regs for SA DE's/Grade Is
I met with a CAA representative today to discuss the requirements for obtaining a Grade 1 instructor rating and then a DE status. I discovered that a new set of requirements have been drafted and will be discussed by CAA and existing DE’s tomorrow June 29th.
Important points are: DE class 3 – can do PPL tests only, pretty much; needs 1000 hours heli, 250 hours instruction DE class 2 – can do CPL tests, night ratings; needs 2000 hours heli, 250 hours multi-engine, DE class 1 – can do anything; needs ATP/IR, 3000 hours heli, 500 hours twin, 100 hours instrument time Major issues on which I’d like to ask comments are: 1) why 250 hours multi time just to do CPL tests, 95% of which are for single engine guys ? What about a single engine DE rating for CPL tests ? 2) isn’t this just totally biased to existing DE’s who are ex military or police guys ? isn’t this a meal ticket for these guys who are getting fewer, pulling up the ladder behind them and going to charge R000’s now for their time ? NOTE: only existing DE’s are allowed to attend meeting tomorrow – is anyone from ALPA or Flying Instructors’ Association going ? 3) doesn’t this make ATP a waste of time for most guys ? |
apparently new regs blocked for now and maybe only need CPL for Grade 1 / DE.
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