Fi

Fi

Theory

125 hours

Practice

30 hours

Duration

5-7 months

To enrol on this course, you'll need:

Age

Minimum 18 years old

Licence

CPL or PPL1

Experience

200h2 on aeroplane or motor glider

Experience

300NM solo flight between 3 airports

Experience

Minimum 30h on the specific aircraft3

Experience

Recent category aircraft4 check

Language

Good command of English

Medical

EASA class 1 medical certificate

1 With CPL theoretical exams passed
2 Minimum 150h as Pilot in Command
3 On the aircraft type to be used for training (at least 5 hours flown within the last 6 months)
4 Within the last 6 months on an aircraft belonging to the same category intended for instruction

Age

Minimum 18 years old

Licence

CPL or PPL1

Experience

200h2 on aeroplane or motor glider

Experience

300NM solo flight between 3 airports

Experience

Minimum 30h on the specific aircraft3

Experience

Recent category aircraft4 check

Language

Good command of English

Medical

EASA class 1 medical certificate

1 With CPL theoretical exams passed
2 Minimum 150h as Pilot in Command
3 On the aircraft type to be used for training (at least 5 hours flown within the last 6 months)
4 Within the last 6 months on an aircraft belonging to the same category intended for instruction

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Course structure

The Flight Instructor (FI) Course is designed for pilots holding a CPL or PPL who wish to obtain their Flight Instructor certificate.
This qualification allows you to train new student pilots across LAPL (Light Aircraft Pilot Licence), PPL (Private Pilot Licence), and CPL (Commercial Pilot Licence) courses – actively contributing to their growth and professional journey.

The total duration of the course depends on student availability

Ground School

Ground school

  • 25 hours*
    (Teaching and learning)
  • 100 hours*
    (Teaching & learning)
    *not required if you already hold an instructor qualification
  • 3 months
  • 1 final written exam
    (multiple choice, in English)
Flight Training

Flight training

  • 30 flight hours
  • 2 months average duration
  • 1 final skills test

Flight activities include:

  • 25h dual instruction with a qualified FI (including 5 hours on simulator)
  • 5h flight with another student instructor
  • A final flight test, including pre- and post-flight briefings delivered by the trainee instructor
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