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Being in a position to teach and train other aviation enthusiasts, certainly brings considerable satisfaction to any pilot, while at the same time it will enhance his/her own abilities and experience.
We are glad to offer you an approved EASA FI (A) rating. The rating is added on any valid JAA/EASA licence.
Griffon Aviation offers initial FI (A) training, CRI (SE & ME) Ratings as well as Flight Instructor Revalitations and Renewals.
Pre-Requisites
In order to start the course the following pre-requisites shall be met (FCL 915.FI):
Applicants for an FI (A) training course shall pass a specific pre-entry flight test with an FI (A) qualified to administer such a test, in order to demonstrate their ability to undertake the course.
As per Part-FCL 1.340, the course consists of at least 30 hours of flight training, of which 25 hours shall be dual flight instruction. The remaining 5 hours may be mutual flying (that is, two applicants flying together to practice flight demonstrations). In addition to the flying training, 125 hours of theoretical training must be completed, comprising of flight briefings/ de-briefings and theoretical demonstrations. Upon completing the FI (A) course an applicant for an FI (A) certificate shall pass an Assessement of Competence (AoC) in aeroplane to demonstarte to an examiner qualified in accordance with Part-FCL the ability to instruct a student pilot to the level required for the issue of the relevant license, rating or certificate.
The FI (A) course is usually completed on the C150/152 but any other aircraft of the fleet may be used upon applicant’s request.
In accordance with article 8 of EU Regulation 1178/2011, a pilot who holds a licence issued by an ICAO contracting state that includes instructional priviledges may receive credit towards the flight and/or theoretical knowledge training for a Part-FCL instructor certificate. Any credit given will be determined by the Authority on the basis of a recommendation from the Head of Training.
Course Duration: 4-6 Weeks on a full time basis but can be stretched over a longer period of time.
Price: €7320,including VAT, aeroplane, instructor and landing fees where applicable.
Should you require any further information related to this course, please do not hesitate to contact us.
No. Most students have no prior experience at the beginning of airplane training.
Furst we recomend that you take an introductory flight lesson. Then get your study materials and book and book an aviation mediacal exam.
An introductroy flight will give you the chance to pilot an airplane for the first time. This will help you decide if you really want to pursue a pilot’s licence plus it will give you a knowledge base for the ground studying.
The study package contains books , maps , a flight computer and much more to help you understand and get the required knowledge to pass all the written exams
The HCAA requires pilots to have regular medical checkups. These are essentially a simple physical exam that you get from a general practitioner doctor who is cerified by the HCAA as an aeromedical examiner. For the initial issuance of a medical certificate you shall visit a certified aeromedical examination center and by the end of the examination you will get the certificate. The renewal of the certificate is done by certified aeromedical examiners every 12-60 months depending on the age of the pilot and the certificate’s class which is issued according to the type of the license (private, commercial etc.)
No. You only need vision that is correctable with glasses or contact lenses.
You should contact us and we will guide you through the whole registration process. We will decide together what method or training option is best for you and then you will take a pre-entry test. After that you will complete a registration form and we will begin a training record for you. That’s all!
Accommodation and car hire can be arranged through our partners at very competitive prices.
You can stay at the recommended accommodation centre in Pafos town with regular bus service to the airport and our offices or alternatively you can stay in Limassol that requires a 45 minute drive to the airport hence a car hire is required.
Griffon Aviation operates from Pafos International Airport, where you will find the airspace much quieter than most European airports.
Pafos International Airport operates with a single runway (11/29) that is 2700 meters long, and has a new fully modernised control tower. All the communications takes place in the English Language. The airport has all the features and amenities that you would expect from an International Airport.
