Flying Instructors Course

What's involved?

The FIC consists of 30 hours of dual training. It covers the complete PPL syllabus and teaches the you how to instruct across the length and breadth of the PPL Course. There is also instruction in how to give Pre Flight Briefings and Long Briefings for the PPL Theory. Once completed you will face a long day's scrutiny at the hands of an examiner who will test your instructional technique in both the classroom and in the cockpit. Your flying capabilities are not necessarily being tested, although a high degree of airmanship is expected.


All FIC upgrades are available at Southend Flying Club
Phone 01702 545198 for details.


Are there any exams?

Flying Test with post and pre flight briefings.


Age limits

No age limits other than the minimum of 18 for holding a CPL as a course pre-requisite


Medical requirements

A JAR Class I medical certificate is required. Authorised Medical examiners are listed on the CAA web page
CAA Medical Examiner search

Southend's local medical examiners that can renew Class I are:

  • Dr Orton: Stapleford, Andrewsfield, Stansted, Matching 07747 023 460
    web page www.aviation-medicine.com

  • Dr Cockcroft: Stapleford, Billericay 07710 371472

  • Dr Geoffrey Fearnley 01702 586028

How much will it cost?

Course price and aircraft hire rates are available on request.


After you obtain your Flying Instructor Rating

Your challenge if you choose to accept it is to give all you can to help people who aspire to the dream of flight accomplish their goals. You will have no shortage of takers eager to soak up your wisdom


Maintaining your licence privileges

Your rating will be valid for 3 years. Renewal is done by completing two of the following three options:

  • Complete a flying test with an examiner in the last twelve months of licence validity period.
  • Complete 100 instructional flying hours, 30 in the last 12 months of licence validity.
  • Attend approved Seminar within the last twelve months of licence validity.

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Phone 01702 545198 for booking


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Southend Flying Club ~ Established since 1968

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