FCL.930.TRI TRI – Training course

(a)     The TRI training course shall be conducted:

(1)     in the case of MPA, in an FFS or a combination of FSTD(s) and FFS;

(2)     in the case of type ratings for SPA and helicopters, in either of the following:

(i)      an available and accessible FFS, or in a combination of such FFS and FSTD(s);

(ii)     a combination of FSTD(s) and the aircraft if an FFS is not available or accessible;

(iii)     the aircraft if no FSTD is available or accessible.

(aa)    By way of derogation from point (a), the TRI training course:

(1)     for non-complex helicopters may be conducted in a combination of FSTD(s) and the aircraft even if an FFS is available and accessible;

(2)     for aircraft referred to in Section A, point 1e, of Appendix 9 may be conducted in accordance with points FCL.930.TRI(a)(2)(i), (ii) or (iii), irrespective of the availability and accessibility of FFS or FSTD.

(ab)   The TRI training course shall include:

(1)     25 hours of teaching and learning;

(2)     10 hours of technical training, including revision of technical knowledge, the preparation of lesson plans and the development of classroom or simulator instructional skills;

(3)     5 hours of flight instruction on the appropriate aircraft or an FSTD representing that aircraft for single-pilot aircraft and 10 hours for multi-pilot aircraft or an FSTD representing that aircraft;

(4)     if privileges for conducting LIFUS or take-off and landing training are sought, the following training, as applicable:

(i)      in an FSTD and related to the relevant privileges, additional specific training which, in the case of privileges for conducting take-off and landing training, shall include training for emergency procedures related to the aircraft;

(ii)     consolidation of the specific training in accordance with point (4)(i), where the applicant shall, in the aircraft, provide LIFUS or take-off and landing training, as applicable, under the supervision of a TRI that is nominated for that purpose by the ATO.

(b)     Applicants holding or having held an instructor certificate shall be fully credited towards the requirement of (a)(1).

(c)      An applicant for a TRI certificate who holds an SFI certificate for the relevant type shall be fully credited towards the requirements of this paragraph for the issue of a TRI certificate restricted to flight instruction in simulators.