INSTRUCTOR CERTIFICATES · CRI-SEP
Class Rating Instructor
Help qualified pilots develop their skills on single-engine piston aeroplanes.
Course summary
The CRI-SEP route prepares experienced pilots to deliver instruction within class-rating instructor privileges. It is distinct from an FI course for teaching an ab-initio PPL student. You develop technical briefing and airborne instructional skills for the applicable class.
Entry requirements
- At least 18 years old, with the applicable licence, class rating, medical and instructor prerequisites.
- At least 300 hours flight time as a pilot on aeroplanes.
- At least 30 hours as PIC in the applicable class or type.
- Club pre-entry assessment and review of suitability.
Credits available
- Holders or former holders of an instructor certificate receive full credit for the 25-hour teaching-and-learning element.
- The club checks the scope of your existing privileges and remaining training requirements.
Hours
- Pre-entry assessment
- Club outline: approximately 1 hour
- Teaching and learning
- 25 hours before applicable credit
- Technical training
- At least 10 hours
- Single-engine flight instruction
- At least 3 hours
- Completion
- Assessment of competence
Three hours is a minimum, not a guarantee of readiness for assessment. The supplied club outline identifies ten hours of ground briefings.
Theoretical knowledge (TK)
Technical revision, lesson planning and classroom instructional practice sit alongside teaching and learning. The focus is on explaining and demonstrating the relevant class-rating exercises clearly.
Ground school at the clubFrequently asked questions
Can a CRI teach the initial PPL course?
A CRI certificate does not replace the FI certificate required for ab-initio PPL instruction.
Can I later progress to FI?
Yes, if you meet FI entry requirements. Existing instructor qualifications may give defined credits, but the FI course and assessment still apply.
Does this qualify me on every SEP aircraft?
Instruction is limited by your certificate privileges, aircraft experience and any differences training required.
Keep the course information.
CRI-SEP course brochure
A club-branded PDF with the same course information. Prices are maintained on our pricing page.
Draft for club review. FCL.915, FCL.905.CRI, FCL.915.CRI, FCL.930.CRI and FCL.935. EASA licensing and medical rules (opens in a new tab). Training availability, approved scope and individual eligibility are confirmed before enrolment.