An applicant for a Grade I Helicopter Flight Instructor Rating must—
(a) |
hold a valid CPL (Helicopter) or an ATPL (Helicopter); |
(b) |
hold a valid multi-engine instrument rating; |
(c) |
hold the appropriate instrument flight training endorsement; |
(d) |
hold, or have held during the immediately preceding 90 days, a valid Grade II Helicopter Flight Instructor Rating; |
(e) |
have held a Grade II Helicopter Flight Instructor Rating for at least 8 months and must have— |
(i) |
given not less than 1 500 hours of flight instruction as a helicopter flight instructor; and |
(ii) |
acquired in an aircraft or an approved FSTD at least 10 hours of instrument flight time during the six months immediately preceding the application; |
(f) |
have successfully completed the appropriate training course as prescribed in Document SA-CATS 61, with a Part 141 approved ATO; |
(g) |
have successfully undergone the instructor ground evaluation test referred to Document SA-CATS 61; and |
(h) |
undergo the skills test referred to in regulation 61.17.4 conducted by a DFE within 30 days of successfully completing the instructor ground evaluation referred to in paragraph (g). |