FI(S) Basic Aerobatics

Experience shows that an FI(S) will need some training prior to demonstrating their ability to instruct basic aerobatics.

Helpful SFCL reference

SFCL.315 (a) (5)

The student instructor

The student instructor must hold an SPL with Basic Aerobatic privileges and an FI(S) certificate.

The instructor

The FI(S) carrying out the training must hold SFCL.315 (a)(5) basic aerobatics and (7) privileges.

The aircraft

The aircraft used must hold either a valid ARC or NARC and be assessed as suitable for aerobatic training. Clubs can contact the BGA re suitability.

 The course training programme

The BGA has developed an SFCL compliant course programme for use by BGA clubs only. These course programmes may only be used or reproduced or copied with the written permission of the BGA Ltd.  If any issues or errors are discovered when using the course programmes, please do highlight via the BGA office.

The FI(S) Aerobatic course programme is available here.

The demonstration of ability

The DofA can be carried out by any suitably qualified (i.e. SFCL.315 (a) (5) (basic or advanced aerobatics) and 315 (a) (7)) FIC nominated by their club CFI (Head of Training)

Completion

An FI(S) additional privilege application form must be submitted to the BGA for subsequent licensing action by the CAA (SFCL.015 refers).