The Flight Instructor Course for aeroplanes provides the necessary training for the issue of the UK CAA Flight Instructor Certificate. This will allow the holder to deliver ab-initio pilot training. Once the course has been completed successfully and the assessment of competence has been passed the candidate will be issued with an FI(A) certificate with privileges restricted in accordance with FCL.910.FI.
Why Train With Almat?
Reputation – We have an excellent reputation for delivering high quality training
Flexibility – Set the pace of your training to fit your circumstances and budget
Weekend Training – We offer FI courses during weekdays and weekends
Small Class Sizes – We operate with small class sizes to ensure you get the most out of the course
Aircraft – We have a diverse fleet of aircraft that are found in most flying schools in preparation for your employment.
Employment Opportunities – On completion of the course we will market you C.V to our database of flying schools or offer you employment at one of our schools should we have a vacancy.
FI(A) Privileges
When issued the FI(A) certificate will be restricted, this restriction can be removed once the experience requirements for removal have been met. Whilst restricted an FI can only conduct flight instruction under the supervision of an unrestricted FI. The restricted FI can provide instruction for:
- The issue of the PPL and LAPL
- All integrated courses at PPL level, in the case of aeroplanes
- Class and type ratings for single-pilot, single engine aircraft with the exception of single-pilot high performance complex aeroplanes.
- For the night, towing or aerobatic ratings.
Whilst conducting training under supervision the restricted FI shall not have the privilege to authorise student pilots to conduct first solo flights and first solo cross-country flights. The limitations shall be removed from the FI certificate when the FI has completed 100 hours of flight instruction in aeroplanes or TMGs and in addition has supervised at least 25 student solo flights.
FI(A) Pre-Requisites
The entry requirements for the FI(A) match the requirements for the issue of an FI(A) certificate in accordance with FCL.915.FI. These are as follows:
CPL(A) Holders:
- Hold a current SEP (Land) rating
- Be at least 18 years of age
- Hold a valid medical certificate appropriate to the licence held
- Received at least 10 hours of instrument flight instruction on the appropriate aircraft
- category, of which no more than 5 hours may be instrument ground time in an FSTD.
- Have completed 20 hours of VFR cross country flight on the appropriate aircraft
- category as PIC.
- Have completed at least 30 hours on single-engine piston powered aeroplanes of which
- 5 hours shall have been completed during the 6 months preceding the pre-entry flight test set out in FCL.930.FI(a).#
- Applicants for the FI certificate shall have passed a specific pre-entry flight test with an FI qualified in accordance with FCL.905.FI(i) within the 6 months preceding the start of the course, to assess their ability to undertake the course. This pre-entry flight test shall be based on the proficiency check for class and type ratings as set out in Appendix 9 to Part FCL.
PPL(A) Holders:
- Hold a current SEP (Land) rating
- Be at least 18 years of age
- Hold a valid medical certificate appropriate to the licence held
- Received at least 10 hours of instrument flight instruction on the appropriate aircraft category, of which no more than 5 hours may be instrument ground time in an FSTD.
- Have completed 20 hours of VFR cross country flight on the appropriate aircraft category as PIC.
- Expect for an FI(A) intending to provide training for the LAPL(A) only the candidate must have passed the CPL theoretical knowledge examinations. These may be taken without completing a CPL theoretical training course and which shall not be valid for the issue of a CPL.
- Completed at least 200 hours of flight time on aeroplanes or TMGs of which 150 hours are PIC.
- Have completed at least 30 hours on single-engine piston powered aeroplanes of which 5 hours shall have been completed during the 6 months preceding the pre-entry flight test set out in FCL.930.FI(a).
- Have completed a VFR cross-country flight as PIC, including a flight of at least 540km (300NM) during which full stop landings at 2 different aerodromes shall be made.
- Applicants for the FI certificate shall have passed a specific pre-entry flight test with an FI qualified in accordance with FCL.905.FI(i) within the 6 months preceding the start of the course, to assess their ability to undertake the course. This pre-entry flight test shall be based on the proficiency check for class and type ratings as set out in Appendix 9 to Part FCL.
Training for your FI(A) certificate
The FI training course shall include:
- 25 hours of teaching and learning theory instruction
- At least 100 hours of theoretical knowledge instruction to include progress tests
- At least 30 hours of flight instruction, of which 25 hours shall be dual flight instruction
Flight Training
The flight training for the FI(A) course comprises at least 30 hours of which 25 hours shall be dual instruction. The remaining 5 hours can be mutual flight, this is where two students fly together to practice flight demonstrations.
The flight training is taken from the LAPL(A) and PPL(A) syllabus. However there are some additional items which are designed to cover the needs of an FI(A).
Ground Training
The Flight Instructor course involves 125 hours of theoretical instruction, including at least 25 hours teaching and learning instruction. The remaining 100 hours will be theoretical instruction taken from the LAPL(A) and PPL(A) syllabus. This will include:
- Air Law
- Communications
- Operational Procedures
- Principles of Flight
- Aeroplane General Knowledge
- Flight Planning and Performance
- Meteorology
- Navigation
- Human Performance and Limitations
Assessment of Competence
Once training is completed the student will need to sit an assessment of competence (AoC) with and independent Flying Instructor Examiner. This comprises both a flight and ground element. The AoC should be completed within 6 months of successful completion of the training course otherwise refresher training will be required.
How Much Does It Cost?
Pre Entry Flight Test – £350 paid on booking
In the first instance you must complete a Pre Entry Flight Test. This will be used to assess your ability to progress with the full FI course, but does not by any means guarantee successful completion of the full course, but will be the deciding factor as to if we allow you to continue onto the course.
Flight Instructor Course – From £10,808.05 with flexible payment options *based on C152, other aircraft available
Option 1 – 1 x payment non refundable deposit £3500 used for initial training, followed by 2 x payments £3654.02 These will be operated on an credit account basis, with instruction and flight costs deducted from your balance.
Option 2 – £3500 non refundable deposit, used for initial training. This will be operated on an credit account basis, with instruction and flight costs deducted from your balance. The remaining balance of your training will be on a pay as you go basis.
Whats not included:
- Any additional training
- Assessment of competence ( paid to examiner )
- Fuel Surcharges if applicable
- Caa Fee’s