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General

An FI or FI (R) or AFI who wish to give aerobatic instruction must have the aerobatic instruction restriction removed from their instructors rating. The course must be conducted by an FIC instructor qualified to give aerobatic instruction. There is no formal test or check at the end of the training.

Pre-Course Entry Requirements

Before being permitted to begin an approved course of training the candidate shall have:

(a) At least the licence, rating and qualification for which instruction is being given

(b) An AOPA Aerobatic Certificate

OR

Have reasonable previous aerobatic experience (see note)

Note: Military pilot, BAeA recognition or flying assessment by FIC instructor

Ground Training

The mandatory training for the aerobatic instructor course requires a total of 8 hours of ground instruction (3 hours technical and 5 hours briefings).

During the course the student instructor will practise giving ground lectures to the FIC instructor giving the course.

Flying Training

The flight training element of the aerobatic instructor course consists of 5 hours of dual instruction.

Instructor Skill Test

There are no formal tests on completion of the aerobatic instructor course.

References

AOPA (UK) Aerobatic Certificate Course Syllabus

Basic Aerobatics by R D Campbell and B Tempest

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

LASORS

Conquest of Lines and Symmetry by Duane Cole

General Aviation Safety Sense Leaflet No.19 Aerobatics

Privileges

Permits the holder to give ground and flight training in aerobatics.

Validity

Remains valid so long as the FI or FI (R) or AFI rating remains valid.

Revalidation / Renewal Requirements

The ability to teach aerobatics may be checked during the FI or FI (R) or AFI revalidation or renewal process.