As a CRI you can conduct 'differences training' on a variety of aircraft types...		Theses are just some of the aeroplane types we have completed CRI courses on...

General

Pilots wishing to give instruction for issue / renewal / revalidation of a SE Class or Type rating to licence holders only (no ab-initio students) on single pilot SE aeroplanes shall complete the CRI SE course. In addition, the CRI SE can conduct differences training and the 'dual flight with an instructor' as required by the SEP (land) class rating revalidation requirements

Pre-Course Entry Requirements

Pilots wishing to give instruction in single-engine (SE) aeroplanes will be required to have:

(a) a current aircraft rating to act as PIC of the aeroplane on which instruction is to be undertaken

(b) flown at least 300 hours flight time as pilot of aeroplanes

(c) flown at least 30 hours of flight time on the applicable type or class of aeroplane prior to commencing the course

(d) completed an approved course of training and pass a skill test

Whilst these requirements are to be met prior to the application for a CRI SE rating it is assumed that the candidate will possess the requirements of (a) to (c) inclusive before commencing the course

Ground Training

The mandatory training for the CRI SE rating requires a total of 30 hours of ground instruction including Teaching and Learning and Training Administration and subjects associated with the operation of single-engine propeller aircraft. It includes elements which are related to the type of aeroplane to be used on the course

During the course the student instructor will practise giving ground lectures covering the above subjects to the FIC instructor giving the course

The training shall be integrated with the flight training so that the maximum benefit is gained from time spent in the air

Flight Training

At least 3 hours flight instruction in an aeroplane or flight simulator

Instructor Skill Test

On satisfactory completion of the flight and ground training the candidate must pass an Instructor Skill Test with an FIE. The contents of the Skill Test include:

(a) Theoretical Knowledge Oral including a 45 minute lecture (Subjects chosen from the SE class rating syllabus)

(b) Pre-Flight Briefing (Exercise from SE class rating syllabus)

(c) The Flight (To include pre-briefed exercise from SE class rating syllabus plus other exercises or parts thereof)

(d) Post Flight De-briefing (Students performance)

(e) Result and candidate de-brief

References

The Commercial Pilot's Study Manual Series By Mike Burton (Volume 1 and 2 only)

Flying Training Instructor Manual by R D Campbell

Instructional Techniques For The Flight Instructor by John Halstead and Alan Newton (click here for details)

LASORS
AP3456 Royal Air Force Manual Flying (volume 1 only - Principles of Flight) (avialble from Transair Pilot Shop)

Privileges

To instruct licence holders (see note 1) for the issue / renewal / revalidation of a Class or Type rating and to conduct differences training

The CRI SE may carry out and sign logbooks for the 'dual flight with an instructor' requirement for revalidation of the SEP (Land) class rating (see note 2)

Notes:
1. A CRI cannot instruct ab-initio students only those who already hold a licence
2. A CRI SE who holds both landplane and seaplane privileges may carry out and sign logbooks for the 'dual flight with an instructor' requirement for revalidation of the SEP (Sea and Land) class rating

Validity

Valid for 3 years

Revalidation Requirements

Within 12 months preceding the expiry date of the rating:

(a) conduct at least 10 hours (see note) flight instruction in the role as CRI

OR

(b) conduct refresher training to the satisfaction of the CAA

OR

(c) receive refesher training as a CRI

Note: If CRI holds both ME and SE privileges the 10 hours shall be split equally between the SE and ME aeroplane

Renewal Requirements

If the rating has lapsed the applicant shall have within 12 months preceding application:

(a) received refresher training as a CRI to the satisfaction of the CAA

AND

(b) passed a proficiency check (JAR-FCL 1.330 and 1.345)