SFCL.315 FI(S) certificate – Privileges and conditions

(a)  Subject to compliance of the applicants with point SFCL.320 and with the following conditions, an FI(S) certificate shall be issued with privileges to conduct flight instruction for:

(1) an SPL;

(2) additional sailplane privileges in accordance with point SFCL.150(e);

(3) launching methods in accordance with point SFCL.155, provided that the applicant has completed as PIC:

(i) in the case of aerotow launch, at least 30 launches; or

(ii) in the case of winch launch, at least 50 launches;

(4) additional TMG privileges in accordance with point SFCL.150(b), provided that the applicant has:

(i) completed at least 30 hours of flight time as PIC on TMGs;

(ii) completed the training as specified in point SFCL.330(b)(2);

(iii) demonstrated the ability to instruct on TMGs to an FI(S) who is qualified in accordance with paragraph (7) and nominated by the head of training of the ATO or the DTO;

(5) basic aerobatic, advanced aerobatic or sailplane cloud flying privileges or the sailplane towing or the banner towing rating, provided that the applicant:

(i) in the case of instruction for basic aerobatic or advanced aerobatic privileges, holds advanced aerobatic privileges in accordance with point SFCL.200(c);

(ii) has demonstrated the ability to instruct for the relevant privileges or rating to an FI(S) who is qualified in accordance with paragraph (a)(7) and nominated by the head of training of an ATO or a DTO;

(6) TMG flight at night, provided that the applicant:

(i) complies with the night experience requirement in point SFCL.160(e)(2);

(ii) has demonstrated the ability to instruct on TMGs at night to an FI(S) who is qualified in accordance with paragraph (7) and nominated by the head of training of an ATO or a DTO;

(7) an FI(S) certificate, provided that the applicant has:

(i) completed at least 50 hours or 150 launches of flight instruction in sailplanes;

(ii) in accordance with the procedures established for that purpose by the CAA , demonstrated the ability to instruct for the FI(S) certificate to an FI(S) who is qualified in accordance with this paragraph and nominated by the head of training of an ATO or a DTO.

(b)  The privileges listed in paragraph (a) shall include the privileges to conduct flight instruction for:

(1) the issue of the relevant licence, privileges, ratings or certificate; and

(2) the revalidation, renewal or compliance with the relevant recency requirements of this Annex, as applicable.