For an FI(A) to have the limitations removed, what specific flight instruction hours and solo supervision count are required?

For an FI(A), the limitations are removed when the FI has completed at least 100 hours of flight instruction in aeroplanes or TMGs and, in addition, has supervised at least 25 student solo flights.

What is the minimum flight instruction requirement for an FI(As) to remove the limitations, and what must that instruction cover?

For an FI(As), the limitations are removed when the FI has completed at least 15 hours or 50 take-offs of flight instruction covering the full training syllabus for the issue of a PPL(As).

For an FI(G) who also holds an FI(A) or FI(H) certificate and has already met the requirements of point (1) or (2), what reduced hours and solo supervision count are needed to remove the limitations?

In the case of an FI(G) who also holds an FI(A) or FI(H) certificate and complies with points (1) or (2) as applicable, the limitations are removed after 25 hours of flight instruction in gyroplanes and, in addition, supervision of at least 10 student solo flights.

What are the standard removal conditions for an FI(G) who does not hold an FI(A) or FI(H) certificate?

For an FI(G) not covered by the alternative provision, the limitations are removed after 100 hours of flight instruction in gyroplanes and, in addition, supervision of at least 25 solo flights.

Which specific ratings are included in the list of courses for which an FI's privileges are limited to supervised instruction?

The ratings included are the night, towing, and aerobatic ratings.

In which integrated courses at PPL level does the restriction apply for aeroplanes and helicopters?

The restriction applies in all integrated courses at PPL level, in the case of aeroplanes and helicopters.

What is the effective date for the provisions in FCL.910.FI as per Regulation (EU) 2025/134?

The provisions are applicable from 18 February 2026.

FCL.910.FI FI - Restricted privileges

Q: Under what circumstances is a flight instructor's privilege limited to conducting flight instruction under the supervision of another FI for the same aircraft category?

An FI's privileges are limited to conducting flight instruction under the supervision of an FI for the same category of aircraft nominated by the DTO or the ATO for this purpose, in the cases listed in FCL.910.FI(a): for the issue of PPL and LAPL; in all integrated courses at PPL level for aeroplanes and helicopters; for class and type ratings for single-pilot, single-engine aircraft (except single-pilot high-performance complex aeroplanes); and for night, towing, or aerobatic ratings.

Q: While an FI is conducting training under supervision, what specific authorisation privilege is withheld regarding student pilots?

While conducting training under supervision, the FI shall not have the privilege to authorise student pilots to conduct first solo flights and first solo cross-country flights.

Q: What are the exact requirements for an FI(H) to have the restrictions on their certificate removed?

For an FI(H), the limitations are removed when the FI has completed at least 100 hours of flight instruction in helicopters and, in addition, has supervised at least 25 student solo flight air exercises.

Q: For which class and type ratings does the supervised instruction limitation apply, and what is the exception?

The limitation applies for class and type ratings for single-pilot, single-engine aircraft, except for single-pilot high-performance complex aeroplanes.

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FCL.910.FI FI – Restricted privileges

Regulation (EU) 2025/134

(a) An FI shall have his or her privileges limited to conducting flight instruction under the supervision of an FI for the same category of aircraft nominated by the DTO or the ATO for this purpose, in the following cases:

(1) for the issue of the PPL and LAPL;

(2) in all integrated courses at PPL level, in case of aeroplanes and helicopters;

(3) for class and type ratings for single-pilot, single-engine aircraft, except for single-pilot high-performance complex aeroplanes;

(4) for the night, towing or aerobatic ratings.

(b) While conducting training under supervision, in accordance with (a), the FI shall not have the privilege to authorise student pilots to conduct first solo flights and first solo cross-country flights.

(1) for the FI(A), 100 hours of flight instruction in aeroplanes or TMGs and, in addition has supervised at least 25 student solo flights;

(2) for the FI(H) 100 hours of flight instruction in helicopters and, in addition has supervised at least 25 student solo flight air exercises;

(3) for the FI(As), 15 hours or 50 take-offs of flight instruction covering the full training syllabus for the issue of a PPL(As).

4) for the FI(G):

(i) 100 hours of flight instruction in gyroplanes and, in addition, has supervised at least 25 solo flights;

(ii) in the case of an FI(G) who also holds an FI(A) or FI(H) certificate and complies with points (1) or (2), as applicable, 25 hours of flight instruction in gyroplanes and, in addition, has supervised at least 10 student solo flights.

[applicable from 18 February 2026 - Regulation (EU) 2025/134]

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Source-Title: FCL.910.FI FI - Restricted privileges View latest amendments

Erulesid: ERULES-1963177438-10742 Compare versions

Domain: Aircrew

Applicabilitydate: 18 February, 2026

Entryintoforcedate: 18 February, 2025

Regulatorysource: Regulation (EU) 2025/134 Navigate

Regulatorysubject: Part-FCL

Typeofcontent: IR (Implementing rule)

Origin: EASA

Category: EAR