SFCL.330 FI(S) - Training course

• Regulation (EU) 2020/358 found in: Sailplane Rule Book - Part-SAO Part-SFCL CS-22 (Nov 2022)

SFCL.330 FI(S) – Training course Regulation (EU) 2020/358 (a) Applicants for an FI(S) certificate shall first pass a specific pre-entry assessment at an ATO or a DTO, which shall take place within the 12 months preceding the start of the training course, to assess their ability to undertake the course. (b) The FI(S) training course shall include: (1) on sailplanes, excluding TMGs: (i) the elements specified in point [SFCL.325](#_DxCrossRefBm2056271982); (ii) 25 hours of teaching and learning; (iii) 30 hours of theoretical knowledge instruction, including progress tests; (iv) at least six hours, of which a maximum of three hours may be completed in TMGs, or 20 launches of flight instruction; (2) additionally, if the privileges of the FI(S) certificate will include the privileges as specified in point [SFCL.315(a)(4)](#_DxCrossRefBm2056271947) and (a)(6), at least six hours of dual flight instruction on TMGs. (c) Applicants who already hold an instructor certificate in accordance with Annex III (Part-BFCL) to Regulation (EU) 2018/395 or with Annex I (Part-FCL) to Regulation (EU) No 1178/2011 shall be fully credited towards the requirement in paragraph (b)(1)(ii). (d) When applying for an FI(S) certificate, a pilot who holds or has held an FI(A), (H) or (As) shall be credited with 18 hours towards the requirements in paragraph (b)(1)(iii).