FI(A) for Instrument Rating

Overview

FI(A) IR extension overview

The aim of the FI(A) Instrument Rating extension training course is to bring your competency up to the standard required for the role of an instrument rating instructor.  The FI - IR extension training course emphasis on the role of the individual in relation to the importance of human factors in the man-machine environment. Special attention is given to your level of maturity and judgement including an understanding of adults, their behavioural attitudes and variable levels of education.

The training course consists of technical training and flight instruction: 

• 10 hours of Instrument Technical theoretical knowledge instruction (Technical training);
• 10 hours of Flight instruction

The training course is followed by the IRI assessment of competence with EASA Flight Instructor Examiner.

Briefings

The theoretical knowledge instruction comprises of 10 hours consisting of revision of knowledge, the preparation of lesson plans and the development of classroom instructional skills. By doing this you will be enabled to instruct the instrument theoretical knowledge syllabus.

All the subject contained in the theoretical and flight training syllabus is complementary to the instrument rating pilot course syllabus which should already be familiar to you from your previous instrument rating training. The objective of the FI(A) - IR training course is to:

• refresh and bring up to date your technical knowledge;
• you to be able to train your students in accordance with the requirements of the modular instrument flying training course;
• enable to develop your necessary instructional techniques required for teaching of instrument flying, radio navigation and instrument procedures to the level required for the issue of an instrument rating; and
• ensure that the your flying is of a sufficiently high standard.

Technical theoretical-knowledge instruction covers topics essential for the role of instrument instructor:

• Physiological and psychological factors
• Flight instruments
• Radio navigation aids
• Flight planning considerations
• Aeronautical information publications
• flight planning general
• The privileges of the instrument rating

Completion

The training course is completed by the IRI assessment of competence with EASA Flight Instructor Examiner. Your license issuing authority will endorse your pilot's license with extended FI(A) privileges accordingly.