What are the prerequisites, in addition to the general ones, to obtain an FI(A) certificate if you do not hold a CPL(A)?

Hold at least a CPL(A), or hold a PPL(A) or an MPL with additional PPL privileges in accordance with point FCL.405.A(b)(1), and have complied with the stated conditions (CPL theoretical knowledge examination, 200 hours flight time on aeroplanes or TMGs of which 150 as PIC).

What are the PIC flight time requirements on helicopters for a CPL(H) versus a PPL(H) holder applying for an FI(H)?

For FI(H) applicants holding at least a CPL(H), at least 100 hours as PIC out of 250 hours total flight time on helicopters; for those holding at least a PPL(H) with passed CPL theoretical knowledge examination, at least 200 hours as PIC.

What are the requirements for the VFR cross-country flight as PIC for an FI(A) applicant?

A VFR cross-country flight as PIC, including a flight of at least 540 km (300 NM) with full stop landings at 2 different aerodromes.

FCL.915.FI FI - Prerequisites

Q: What minimum flight instruction and cross-country experience are required for an FI(A), FI(H) or FI(G) applicant?

At least 10 hours of instrument flight instruction on the appropriate aircraft category, of which not more than 5 hours may be instrument ground time in an FSTD; and 20 hours of VFR cross-country flight on the appropriate aircraft category as PIC.

Q: What is the required recent flight time in the specific aeroplane class or type before the pre-entry flight assessment for an FI(A)?

At least 30 hours in the class or type of aeroplane used for the FI(A) training course, of which at least 5 hours shall have been completed during the 6 months preceding the pre-entry flight assessment set out in point FCL.930.FI(a).

Q: What flight time is required on gyroplanes to obtain an FI(G) certificate?

At least 150 hours of flight time on gyroplanes, of which at least 100 hours as PIC.

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FCL.915.FI FI – Prerequisites

Regulation (EU) 2025/134

An applicant for an FI certificate shall:

(a) in the case of the FI(A), FI(H) and FI(G):

(1) have received at least 10 hours of instrument flight instruction on the appropriate aircraft category, of which not more than 5 hours may be instrument ground time in an FSTD;

(2) have completed 20 hours of VFR cross-country flight on the appropriate aircraft category as PIC; and

(b) additionally, for the FI(A):

(1) hold at least a CPL(A); or

(2) hold at least a PPL(A), or hold an MPL with additional PPL privileges in accordance with point FCL.405.A(b)(1), and have complied with the following conditions:

(i) except for an FI(A) providing training for the LAPL(A) only, passed the CPL theoretical knowledge examination, which may be taken without completing a CPL theoretical knowledge training course and which in that case shall not be valid for any of the following:

(A) the issue of a CPL;

(B) receiving credits for CPL theoretical knowledge in accordance with point FCL.035 and Appendix 1;

(ii) completed at least 200 hours of flight time on aeroplanes or TMGs, of which 150 hours as PIC;

(3) have completed at least 30 hours in the class or type of aeroplane used for the FI(A) training course, of which at least 5 hours shall have been completed during the 6 months preceding the pre-entry flight assessment set out in point FCL.930.FI(a);

(4) have completed a VFR cross-country flight as PIC, including a flight of at least 540 km (300 NM) in the course of which full stop landings at 2 different aerodromes shall be made;

(1) at least 100 hours shall be as PIC, if the applicant holds at least a CPL(H); or

(2) at least 200 hours as PIC if the applicant holds at least a PPL(H) and has passed the CPL theoretical knowledge examination, which may be taken without completing a CPL theoretical knowledge training course and which shall not be valid for the issue of a CPL;

(ca) additionally, for the FI(G), have completed at least 150 hours of flight time on gyroplanes, of which at least 100 hours as PIC.

(d) for an FI(As), have completed 500 hours of flight time on airships as PIC, of which 400 hours shall be as PIC holding a CPL(As).

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Source-Title: FCL.915.FI FI - Prerequisites View latest amendments

Erulesid: ERULES-1963177438-10746 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