AOPA UK is a CAA Approved Training Organisation (ATO), Number PTO-107 and meets the requirements of Part FCL for Flight Instructor Rating and Class Rating Instructor revalidation.
AOPA UK is a CAA Approved Training Organisation (ATO), Number PTO-107 and meets the requirements of Part FCL for Flight Instructor Rating and Class Rating Instructor revalidation.
Our course is structured for instructors teaching across the complete range of ab initio, CPL and IR students.
During the two day course, Topics covered will include:
New/current rules/regulations, with emphasis on knowledge of EASA-part FCL
Teaching and learning
Instructional techniques
The role of Instructor
National Regulations
Human Factors
Flight safety, incident and accident prevention
Threat and Error Management
Legal aspects and enforcement procedures
Navigational skills, new/current radio avigation aids
Teaching Instrument Flying
Weather related topics, methods of distribution
Additional topic selected by the competent authority
Please note that we no longer cover FI(H) renewals/revalidations at AOPA Courses.
Under CAA rules you may attend a seminar any time during the validity of your FI Rating.
If the FI certificate has lapsed, the applicant shall, within a period of 12 months before renewal:
(1) attend an instructor refresher course;
(2) pass an assessment of competence in accordance with FCL.935. Full details can be found in UK Reg (EU) No.1178/2011 (the UK Aircrew Regulation) and the Air Navigation Order 2016.
For more information regarding the AOPA Instructor Course contact Mandy Nelson by email mandy@aopa.co.uk or phone 020 7834 5631
You will need to bring:
- Your Pilot’s licence and Photo ID
- Your log books showing evidence of the number of instructional hours you have completed
During the Course, candidates will be allocated to syndicates and be required to consider a topical training issues and deliver a short presentation back as a group to all candidates. This is not a test and is designed to facilitate discussion during questions and share current thoughts. Candidates will have time to prepare, discuss and decide format in their syndicates. Candidates are encouraged to bring any of their own training notes, manuals and pens/notebooks that they might find useful.
The cost for our course is:
The non-member price is £325 (£270.83 plus VAT @ 20% of £54.17)
Current AOPA(UK) Instructor members price is £275 (£229.17 plus VAT @ 20% of £45.83)
Lectures and presentations over two days, morning and afternoon refreshments and a buffet lunch.
Certificate of Attendance
"I thought this was one of the best refresher seminars I have attended. Having such an experienced and diverse group of attendees was also extremely beneficial when learning from others. The course was incredibly well organised and facilitated, the content and presenters were all exemplary and I would highly recommend this course."
Venue
Unless otherwise stated courses will be held in the AOPA Offices at:
Lakeside Pavillion
Chaucer Business Park
Watery Lane
Kemsing
SEVENOAKS
TN15 6QY
On site parking is limted and only available if agreed in advance.
Contact Mandy Nelson:
AOPA Flight Instructor Course Dates
18/19 March 2025
7/8 May 2025
12/13 August 2025
11/12 November 2025
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