Instructor Rating

Prerequisites

• Before commencing flight training, an applicant shall hold a Commercial or Airline Transport Pilot Licence - Aeroplane
• Before commencing ground training, an applicant shall completed the written examination and flight test for the Commercial Pilot Licence - Aeroplane

Knowledge

You must complete a minimum of 25 hours of Instructor Rating ground school instruction which shall include:

• practical application of the basic principles of learning and techniques of instruction
• preparation and use of lesson plans
• procedures for planning and presenting preparatory ground instruction, pre-flight briefings, in-flight instruction, and post-flight debriefings
• theory of flight required to teach the air exercises
• aircraft flight manuals and aircraft operating limits
• presentation of pilot decision-making concepts
• the use of the Transport Canada Flight Instructor Guide, Flight Training Manual, Canadian Aviation Regulations, part IV and the Flight Test Standards, Private and Commercial Pilot Licences - Aeroplane Category.
• obtain a minimum of 70% in the written examination Flight Instructor Rating Aeroplane Class 4 (AIRAF).

The study and reference guide (TP2810) is available at:

http://www.tc.gc.ca/civilaviation/general/Exams/guides/menu.htm

Experience

The applicant shall complete in aeroplanes 30 hours of dual flight instruction on overall pilot proficiency and the presentation of all exercises set forth in the Flight Instructor Guide and shall include a minimum of 5 hours of training in the teaching of instrument flight skills. A maximum 5 of the 30 hours may be conducted on an approved aeroplane simulator or flight training device.

Skill

An applicant shall complete an instructor flight test to the standard outlined in the Flight Test Guide - Flight Instructor Rating- Aeroplanes, Helicopters, Aerobatic (TP5537).

Approximate Costs

30 hrs Dual C152 x $148	$4,440
25 hrs Ground Briefings x $53	$1,325
Reference Material	$200
License/ Testing	$460
Insurance Surcharge ($5/hour)	$150
Total	$6,575

Prices current as of May 1, 2007 and are subject to change without notice.

All cost examples can vary depending on student's performance, frequency of flights, and/or pricing changes.

Credits may be available to applicants with previous foreign or military experience. Please speak with your instructor if you believe you may qualify.