GOVERNMENT OF INDIA

OFFICE OF THE DIRECTOR GENERAL OF CIVIL AVIATION

TECHNICAL CENTRE, OPP. SAFDURJUNG AIRPORT, NEW DELHI

CIVIL AVIATION REQUIREMENTS

SECTION 7- FLIGHT CREW STANDARDS
TRAINING & LICENSING
SERIES I PART-V
ISSUE II, 20THFEBRUARY 2015 EFFECTIVE: FORTHWITH

File No. AV.22024/1/2017-FG

Subject: Criteria for approval of Chief Flight Instructor and Deputy Chief
Flight Instructor for Flying Training Organisations.

1. INTRODUCTION

In order to standardize the flying training activities in the flying training

organizations(FTO) engaged in flying training (aeroplane/helicopter) for grant of
pilots’ Licenses, this Civil Aviation Requirement lays down the minimum
requirements for approval of Chief Flight Instructor (CFI) and Deputy Chief Flight
Instructor (Dy. CFI) for conduct of DGCA delegated functions. CAR also lays
down the minimum requirements and procedure for approval of designated
examiner and the functions delegated to them to be performed in FTO. The CAR
is issued under Rule 41A & 41B of the Aircraft Rules 1937 and clause (c) & (e) of
Para 2 of Section-A of Schedule II of the Aircraft Rules 1937.

2. GENERAL

2.1 Definition:-

2.1.1 Designated Examiner:-A ‘Designated Examiner’ is a CFI/Dy.

CFI designated by DGCA for conducting skill test(s) specified in
schedule-II of the Aircraft Rules 1937 for Aeroplane/Helicopter.
2.1.2 Examiner Assessor:-An ‘Examiner Assessor’ is a person
certified by DGCA to assess Examiner competency of CFI/Dy.
CFI for designating him/her as examiner to conduct skill test(s)
specified in schedule-II of the Aircraft Rules 1937 for
Aeroplane/Helicopter.

2.2 CFI/Dy. CFI shall be overall in-charge of the Flying Training Activities. He
shall ensure compliance of Aircraft Rules, CAR, Directions issued by
Rev. 5, dated 03rd Feb 2021 1
CIVIL AVIATION REQUIREMENTS SECTION 7
SERIES I PART V 20TH FEBRUARY 2015
DGCA during conduct of training activities. He shall ensure proper
implementation of Training and Procedure Manual (TPM) and Quality
Assurance Manual (QAM)in the training activities. All correspondences
of FTO with DGCA on training matters shall be under signature of
CI/CFI/Dy. CFI only.

2.3 In absence of CFI, Dy. CFI shall be overall in-charge of the

Flying Training activities. The Flight Instructor (holder of FIR rating) of the
FTO, may authorize the flights of the aircraft operated by the FTO.

Note:- Only such FIR holders who have successfully cleared the skill test
conducted by DGCA Examiner Assessor or DGCA nominated Designated
Examiner can authorise the flights.

2.4 If no CFI/Dy. CFI is in employment with the FTO then the FTO may utilize
the services of CFI of another FTO. The validity of such approval shall be
as per para 5 of this CAR. In the absence of all above the flying training
activities shall be stopped under intimation to DGCA. Further, resumption
of flying training activities of FTO shall be with approval of DGCA.

Note:-In case of larger FTOs having big fleet of aircraft and trainees,
FTO may have post of Chief Instructor (CI) depending upon the
size of organization. The requirements and functions of CI are the
same as that of CFI. However, one CFI shall be designated as CI
by the management and he shall be overall in-charge of flying
training activities. Larger FTOs may decide the number of CFIs/
Dy. CFIs as per the size of their fleet and number of trainees.

2.5 CFI/Dy. CFI shall be approved by DGCA. The FTO seeking approval of
their appointed CFI/ Dy. CFI nominee, shall make an application to
DGCA (Attn: Directorate of Flying Training) giving all necessary details
in accordance with Appendix I/IA (as applicable).

3. Requirements

3.1 The candidate for CFI/ Dy. CFI should possess the valid following license/
rating/ medical:-

i) CPL or ATPL Licence.

ii) Flight instructor’s Rating.
iii) Instrument Rating.
iv) FRTOL.
v) Medical

Note: Serving CFI/ Dy. CFI shall not discharge their functions unless
above license/ rating/ medical are valid.

3.2 Minimum Flying Experience Requirements

Rev. 5, dated 03rd Feb 2021 2

CIVIL AVIATION REQUIREMENTS SECTION 7
SERIES I PART V 20TH FEBRUARY 2015
Sl.# Minimum Flying Requirements For CFI For Dy.
Hours CFI
Hours
i) Total flying 2200 1200
ii) Total PIC flying 1800 1000
iii) Total instructional flying 1200 500
iv) Total instructional night flying 25 10
v) Total night flying 50 30
vi) No. of pupil pilot sent for first solo in
DGCA approved FTO

-by FIR holder 10 5

-by Qualified Flight Instructor (QFI)from

Defense forces, {holding FIR and 5 2
releasedatleast20pupilpilotsonfirstsoloonab-
initio trainer aircraft exercising the privilege
of QFI in Defense}
vii) Experience as post holder 6 months
functional --------
experience -
as Dy.
CFI.*
* 6 Months functional experience as Dy. CFI to become CFI is not required
in case of QFI having 2500hrs of Instructional flying experience with FIR
provided he undergoes a training of atleast two weeks with a CFI to learn
how to discharge functions of CFI.

3.3 The candidate for the post CFI/Dy. CFI shall have a flying record, free of
any accident/incident attributable to his proficiency in handling any type
of aircraft during the preceding three years for accident and one year in
case of incident. In case of Qualified Flight Instructor(QFI) in Defence
forces and holding FIR, the records duly authenticated from the Defence
office where the QFI last functioned to been closed with the application.

3.4 Has not been tested alcohol positive in the medical check in the previous
one year.

4. Procedure for approval of CFI/ Dy. CFI:

4.1 The applicant meeting the requirement of this CAR shall undergo oral
examination by DGCA. Oral examination shall be conducted by a board
approved by Joint Director General / Director General. The board will
assess the competency of the candidate to discharge the functions as CFI/
Dy. CFI as enumerated in this CAR at para 7.

The scope of oral examination shall be :

Rev. 5, dated 03rd Feb 2021 3

CIVIL AVIATION REQUIREMENTS SECTION 7
SERIES I PART V 20TH FEBRUARY 2015
 Knowledge of Aircraft Rules, CARs and DGCA circulars pertaining
to CFI / Dy. CFI functions and responsibilities
 Understanding of the Training and Procedure Manual and Quality
Assurance Manual
 Airfield and airspace knowledge
 Meteorological conditions of the area.

4.2 On successful passing of the oral examination, the applicant shall

undergo Standardisation check with DGCA Examiner Assessor or DGCA
nominated Designated Examiner.

4.3 Director General/Joint Director General on the basis of the B o a rd ’ s

report and standardization check may grant approval as CFI/ Dy. CFI in
case the performance of the pilot is found satisfactory and a certificate will
be issued.

Note:- The certificate shall be returned to DGCA within 15 days, if the holder is no
more in employment with the FTO i.r.o which the certificate is issued.

5 Validity of approval of CFI/Dy. CFI: The approval of CFI/Dy. CFI shall be for a
particular FTO and shall be valid for five years or till he is in employment with the FTO
whichever is earlier, from the date of issue.

5.1 Change of FTO in same capacity/ additional approval for another FTO:

5.1.1 In case CFI/Dy. CFI changes from one FTO to another or a CFI seeks approval
for additional FTO, he/she shall apply to DGCA as per Appendix-IA. He/she
shall be called for oral examination by the board approved by Joint Director
General / Director General. The Oral board will assess the competency of the
CFI/Dy. CFI in the following areas with relation to new FTO only:-

i) Understanding of the Training and Procedure Manual and Quality Assurance

Manual
ii) Airfield and airspace knowledge
iii) Meteorological conditions of the area

5.1.2 A CFI of a FTO may be approved as a CFI for another FTO provided both the
FTOs have their operation base at the same airfield. The request for approval
shall be made in the prescribed performa as in Appendix-1A

5.1.3 A CFI of a FTO may be approved as a CFI for another FTO with operation
base at other airfield for a period not exceeding three months. The request for
approval shall be made in the prescribed performa as in Appendix-1A.

5.2 Renewal of approval: The approval of CFI/Dy. CFI may be renewed for a period
of 5 years after submission of following documents :

 The application for renewal shall be made to DGCA in the prescribed format as
in Appendix-I at least 1 months in advance.
Rev. 5, dated 03rd Feb 2021 4
CIVIL AVIATION REQUIREMENTS SECTION 7
SERIES I PART V 20TH FEBRUARY 2015
 Record of standardization checks.

6. Requirements to be ensured during the validity of approval

6.1 Standardization check for CFI/ Dy. CFI functions: All CFI/ Dy. CFI are
required to undergo once in two years standardization check under DGCA
Examiner Assessor or DGCA nominated Designated Examiner. The proforma
for functions in Air and Ground along with the contents of check are at
Appendix-II & Appendix-V.

6.2 Refresher: All CFI/ Dy. CFI/FI are required to undergo annual ground
refresher on the functions carried out by them. The period of validity of the initial
refresher course shall commence from the date of completion of refresher
course. In case of renewal, the period of validity of refresher course shall
commence from the date following the date of expiry of the previous refresher
course, subject to the condition that the refresher course for renewal has been
conducted within a period of not more than two month preceding the date of
expiry of the previous validity. An extension may be granted by the DGCA on a
specific case-to-case basis. Maximum extension may not exceed 30 days from
the date of expiry of last refresher course. The syllabus for the same is at
Appendix-III. The refresher will be carried out by DGCA approved organisations.

7. FUNCTIONS

7.1 Functions of Dy. CFI

i) To conduct student pilot’s licence examination and Flight Radio Telephone

Operators(Restricted) Examination as per DGCA guidelines.
To issue SPLs as per DGCA guidelines.

ii) To impart flying training to trainee pilots for the issue of Civil Flying
Licences, and to carry out their periodical progress checks.

iii) To authorize flights of the aircraft operated by the FTO for which
it is approved.

iv) To act as overall in-charge of the flying training activities of his

institute/club/school in absence of CFI.

v) To authenticate the entries in the pilot’s logbook.

vi) To ensure conduct of Ground and Flying Training as per Training and
Procedure Manual(TPM) and initiate amendments to TPM.

7.2 Functions of CFI

i) To carryout instructor course for the issue of AFIR(A) and FIR(A)

Rev. 5, dated 03rd Feb 2021 5

CIVIL AVIATION REQUIREMENTS SECTION 7
SERIES I PART V 20TH FEBRUARY 2015
ii) All functions of Dy. CFI.

8 Examiner Functions which can be delegated to a CFI/Dy. CFI

Examiners are required to administer the skill tests as required under Schedule-
II of the Aircraft Rules 1937 for issue/ renewal of pilot licenses and associated
ratings. The Examiners are approved under the provisions of the Rule 41A of
the Aircraft Rules 1937. The provisions laid down in rule 41A are applicable to
the Examiners.

8.1 FTO may seek approval of their CFI as Examiner for administering of following
skill tests:-

i) To carry out skill test for issue and renewal of pilot licenses.
ii) To carry out skill test for extension and renewal of aircraft ratings.
iii) To carry out skill test for issue of AFIR and renewal of AFIR/FIR.
iv) To carry out skill test for issue / renewal of Instrument Rating.

Note: - The skill test for issue of FIR shall be carried out by DGCA Examiner
Assessor or DGCA nominated Designated Examiner.

8.2 FTO may seek approval of their Dy. CFI as Examiner for administering of
following skill tests:-

i) To carry out skill test for issue and renewal of pilot licenses.
ii) To carry out skill test for extension and renewal of aircraft ratings.
iii) To carry out skill test for issue / renewal of Instrument Rating.

8.3 Procedure

8.3.1 The F T O seeking approval of their appointed CFI/ Dy. CFI as examiner, shall
make an application to DGCA giving all necessary details in accordance with
Appendix IV, 30 days in advance.

8.3.2 The candidate for examiner shall undergo a competency test for examiner on
aircraft by a DGCA Flight Operations Inspector (FTO) or an examiner
nominated by DGCA for the purpose. During the competency check the
‘knowledge and skill’ of the candidate to administer the skill test on trainee pilots
is required to be assessed. The proforma for assessment of candidate by
DGCA FOI(FTO) or DGCA nominated examiner is at Appendix-V.

8.3.3 Standardization check of Examiner functions: Examiner can administer skill test
on a single engine aircraft with AUW less than 1500Kg provided he has
satisfactorily undergone the standardization check for examiner functions on
any single engine aircraft and on Multi engine aircraft provided he has
satisfactorily undergone the standardization check for examiner functions on
that particular Multi engine aircraft type within two years by a DGCA Flight
Operations Inspector (FTO) or an examiner nominated by DGCA for the
Rev. 5, dated 03rd Feb 2021 6
CIVIL AVIATION REQUIREMENTS SECTION 7
SERIES I PART V 20TH FEBRUARY 2015
purpose. The proforma for standardization check of examiner by DGCA
FOI(FTO) or DGCA nominated examiner is at Appendix-V.

(Note: Standardization check for the ‘functions of CFI as in para 7 above’ can
be clubbed with the ‘standardization check for examiner’ functions.
Standardization check for the ‘functions of Dy. CFI as in para 7 above’
can be clubbed with the ‘standardization check for examiner’ functions.
Accordingly both the reports i.e. in Appendix-II and Appendix –V can be
filled up simultaneously.)

8.3.4 On successful completion of competency test the candidate will be approved

for Examiner functions in addition to CFI/Dy. CFI functions as mentioned above
and same will be endorsed on CFI/Dy. CFI approval certificate. The examiner
approval will be valid till the validity of CFI/Dy. CFI approval.

Note: The competency report shall clearly indicate the performance of the
candidate and recommendation for approval as examiner on type/ types
of aircraft. The candidate who fails in the test shall not be recommended
for such approval for a minimum period of three months.

8.3.5 A Designated Examiner of one FTO can conduct Skill tests of trainees of other
FTO with prior intimation to DGCA and permission from their respective
management. In this regard, the FTO may make an application 3 days in
advance in prescribed Performa as per Appendix-VI.

8.3.6 The individual may apply to DGCA for skill test for issue of FIR as per Appendix-
VII.

8.3.7 In case two successive candidates, trained by a particular CFI, are found Not-
Satisfactory in the FIR issue test conducted by DGCA, then the privilege of
such CFI to conduct instructor course may be reviewed by the DGCA.
Continuation of this privilege of CFI shall be subject to such performance
review.

8.4 Examiner shall exercise function of examiner only when:

(a) He has a minimum of 10 hrs. Of flying experience as a pilot-in-command

on the type or on group/class of similar aircraft during the preceding 90
days and;

(b) He has exercised the privileges of Examiner on the type or on the group
/ class of similar aircraft during the preceding one year except when a
pilot is newly approved on the type or group/class of similar aircrafts.

(c) Examiner can administer skill test only on type of aircraft on which he
himself has rating and is current.

(d) A Designated Examiner already approved for a ME aircraft shall not act
as an examiner on another ME aircraft type unless he has atleast 10 Hrs
of Instructional experience followed by Examiner standardization check
by DGCA Examiner Assessor or by a person nominated by DGCA on
Rev. 5, dated 03rd Feb 2021 7
CIVIL AVIATION REQUIREMENTS SECTION 7
SERIES I PART V 20TH FEBRUARY 2015
that aircraft type. The validity of Examiner standardization check for each
type of ME aircraft is 2 years.

9 Enforcement:

Without prejudice to the provisions of any rules, the Director-General may,

after giving a show cause notice to CFI/ Dy. CFI and after making such
enquiry as he may deem fit, cancel, suspend, withdraw or endorse on any
approval or issue a warning or an admonition to CFI/Dy. CFI where he is
satisfied that:-

(a) the conditions stipulated by the Director-General under Aircraft Rules

or under the Civil Aviation Requirements are not being complied with;

(b) The CFI/ Dy. CFI has performed work or granted a certificate in
respect of work which has not been performed in a careful or
competent manner; or has performed work beyond the scope of his
approval; or failed to make proper entries and certification thereof; or
for any other reason considered by the Director-General as sufficient
to cancel, suspend, withdraw or endorse an approval granted under
this CAR; or to issue a warning or an admonition".

Note:- it may be noted that the statements made/information given in any of

the prescribed application proforma/ its ‘appendices or annexures’
will be considered as an undertaking of its correctness by the
signatories.

(Arun Kumar)
Director General of Civil Aviation

Rev. 5, dated 03rd Feb 2021 8

 CIVIL AVIATION REQUIREMENTS SECTION 7
SERIES I PART V 20TH FEBRUARY 2015
Application for Approval/Renewal of Post holders (CI/CFI/Dy. CFI) Appendix -I

1. Personal details of nominee For office use

Name
DOB
Correspondence address

e-mail
mobile number
2. Whether had been FI or QFI or
Both (please indicate)
3. Whether the security clearance Yes/ No
from district police authorities of
nominee is attached.

4. Accident (in last 3yrs)/ Incident (in last 1 yrs) details (if any)
i) Self Yes/No
Trainee under his supervision (if yes, give Yes/No
ii) details)

5. Experience as post holder (applicable for the post of …………….months

CFI only) (Min. 6 months active
Note:-6 Months functional experience as Dy. CFI to become CFI experience as Dy.
is not required in case of QFI having 2500hrs of Instructional flying CFI)
experience with FIR provided he undergoes a training of atleast
two weeks with a CFI to learn how to discharge functions of CFI.

6. Name of license Number Valid upto Rating/restrictions on

license
CPL/ALTP As PIC:

{Please indicate As Co-pilot:

aircraft type in
rating column} Open rating:
Instrument Rating Aircrafts:

FRTOL -----
FIR Aircrafts:
MEDICAL
Date and Place of
Ground Refresher
course
Attach self-certified copies of above documents.

7. Flying Requirements Minimum hours Available

required
For For Dy. CFI
CFI
i) Total flying 2200 1200
ii) Total PIC flying 1800 1000
iii) Total instructional flying 1200 500

Rev. 5, dated 03rd Feb 2021 9

CIVIL AVIATION REQUIREMENTS SECTION 7
SERIES I PART V 20TH FEBRUARY 2015
iv) Total instructional night flying 25 10
v) Total night flying 50 30
vi) No. of pupil pilot sent for first solo in DGCA
approved FTO*
-by FIR holder 10 5
-by QFI holding FIR and released atleast 20
pupil pilots on first solo on ab-initio trainer
aircraft exercising the privilege of QFI in 5 2
defense
Note: Attach self- attested copy
*attach certificate

8. Employment details with Capacity Period Reason for

FTOs (name of FTO) leaving
From To

9. Information i.r.o. CI/CFI/Dy. CFI of who served in

approved FTOs
NOC from your previous employer FTO. Yes/No
Date of last standardization check as per this CAR.
Date of last refresher as per this CAR.
Was any enforcement action taken by DGCA while Yes/No
discharging functions as instructor / CFI/ Dy. CFI in
preceding 10 years. If yes, give details.
Whether the applicant has been tested alcohol Yes/No
positive in the previous one year (attach certificate)
10. Any other information: please also include the details such as any dispute/
court case/ investigation related to aviation is pending.

Note: please provide self attested copies wherever required.

(Signature of Accountable manager)

(with complete correspondence address)
Signature of nominee for CFI/Dy. CFI

Date :

Place:

Rev. 5, dated 03rd Feb 2021 10

 CIVIL AVIATION REQUIREMENTS SECTION 7
SERIES I PART V 20TH FEBRUARY 2015
Appendix -IA
Application for change of FTO of CFI/Dy. CFI in same capacity/ approval as CFI for
more than one FTO

1. Personal details of nominee For office use

Name
DOB
Correspondence address

e-mail
mobile number
2. Whether the security clearance Yes/ No
from district police authorities of
CFI/Dy. CFI is attached.

3. Accident (in last 3yrs)/ Incident (in last 1 yrs) details (if any)
i) Self Yes/No
Trainee under his supervision (if yes, give Yes/No
ii) details)
4. Name of license Number Valid upto Rating/restrictions on
license
CPL/ALTP As PIC:

{Please indicate As Co-pilot:

aircraft type in
rating column} Open rating:
Instrument Rating Aircrafts:

FRTOL -----
FIR Aircrafts:
MEDICAL
Attach self-certified copies of above documents.

5. Flying Requirements Minimum hours Available

required
For For Dy. CFI
CFI
i) Total flying 2200 1200
ii) Total PIC flying 1800 1000
iii) Total instructional flying 1200 500
iv) Total instructional night flying 25 10
v) Total night flying 50 30
6. Employment details with Capacity Period Reason for
FTOs (name of FTO) From To leaving

Rev. 5, dated 03rd Feb 2021 11

CIVIL AVIATION REQUIREMENTS SECTION 7
SERIES I PART V 20TH FEBRUARY 2015
7. Information i.r.o. CFI/Dy. CFI of who served in
approved FTOs
NOC from your previous employer FTO. Yes/No
Date of last standardization check as per this CAR.
Date of last refresher as per this CAR.
Was any enforcement action taken by DGCA while Yes/No
discharging functions as instructor / CFI/ Dy. CFI in
preceding 10 years. If yes, give details.
Whether the applicant has been tested alcohol Yes/No
positive in the previous one year(attach copy)
8. Any other information: please also include the details such as any dispute/
court case/ investigation related to aviation is pending.

Note: please provide self attested copies wherever required.

(Signature of Accountable manager)

(with complete correspondence address)
Signature of CFI/Dy. CFI

Date :

Place:

Rev. 5, dated 03rd Feb 2021 12

CIVIL AVIATION REQUIREMENTS SECTION 7
SERIES I PART V 20TH FEBRUARY 2015
Appendix-II
CFI/ Dy. CFI STANDARDISATION CHECK REPORT – (AIRCRAFT)

Name of FTO:…………………………………………………………….
Place of Check:…………………………………………………………..

Date of Time Aircraft Aircraft type Remarks

check From To Registration
VT-
VT-
VT-
VT-
Name of CFI/ Dy. CFI under check Name of Examiner:

License no. License No.

Medical valid upto.
Function # Checked on Assessment Remarks
Instructional 1. Briefing
capability for 2. Demonstration of exercise
general flying 3. Observations and
debriefing
Instructional 1. Briefing
capability for 2. Demonstration of exercise
Instrument flying 3. Observations and
debriefing
AFIR patter 1. Briefing
capability(*n/a for 2. Patter skill
Dy. CFI) 3. Observations and
debriefing
FIR patter 1. Briefing
capability* 2. Patter skill
(*n/a for Dy. CFI) 3. Observations and
debriefing
Final assessment:
S- Satisfactory
NS-Not satisfactory

FOI(FTO)/ DGCA approved Examiner’s

signature
Candidate’s
(signature below)
Rev. 5, dated 03rd Feb 2021 13
CIVIL AVIATION REQUIREMENTS SECTION 7
SERIES I PART V 20TH FEBRUARY 2015

CFI/ Dy. CFI STANDARDISATION CHECK REPORT – (GROUND)

Name of FTO:…………………………………………………………….

Name of CFI/Dy. CFI under check: …………………………………….

Area of Check # Checked on Assessment Remarks

Conduct of SPL 1. Procedures of examination
and FRTOL(R) 2. Setting of questions
exam 3. Examination and evaluation
4. Issue of SPL
Authorization 1. Procedure of flight
authorization
Ground Briefing/ 1. Briefing procedure
Debriefing before 2. Debriefing procedure
flight
1. Student, instructors
Recordkeeping 2. Records related to flying.
3. Forwarding of documentation
to DGCA
AFIR training(*n/a 1. Ground training
for Dy. CFI)
FIR training* 2. Ground training
(*n/a for Dy. CFI)
Final assessment:
S- Satisfactory
NS-Not satisfactory

FOI(FTO)/ DGCA approved Examiner

Signature
candidate
(signature below)

Rev. 5, dated 03rd Feb 2021 14

CIVIL AVIATION REQUIREMENTS SECTION 7
SERIES I PART V 20TH FEBRUARY 2015

Appendix-III

SYLLABUS FOR REFRESHER OF CFI AND DY. CFI

 Procedure and training Manual of FTO

 Discussion on FTC issued in last one year
 Student pilot’s licence examination and Flight Radio Telephone Operators
(Restricted) Examination.
 Issue SPLs.
 flying training aspects for issue of CPL, Patter Training for the issue of Assistant
Flight Instructors rating AFIR and FIR and conduct of periodical progress checks.
 Authorization of training flights, Log book & FTPR
 Log book& FTPR
 Skill tests (for issue of License and ratings)& Pilot Deviations.
 Patter training for the issue of FIR(A).
 Discussion on last one year accidents in FTO.
 Ethics and Professionalism in the Role of the Flight Instructor

 How to Give an Effective and Useful Flight Review

 How to Teach Effectively and Build a Culture of Safety

 Navigating in the 21st Century: Pilotage and GPS

 Regulatory, Policy, and Publications

 Safety management system, threat and error management

 Customer Service and Student Retention

 Human Factors in Flight Instruction

 Weak Performance Areas (in flight/written exams)

 Aircraft Maintenance in Flight Training

 Operational control (Instructor Technique)

 Industry Information Session and QA Period

****

Rev. 5, dated 03rd Feb 2021 15

 CIVIL AVIATION REQUIREMENTS SECTION 7
SERIES I PART V 20TH FEBRUARY 2015
Appendix-IV
Application for Standardisation Check for Approval of Post holders (CI/CFI/Dy. CFI) /
EXAMINER

1. For office
Name of FTO use

Name of CFI/ Dy. CFI

DOB

Correspondence address
e-mail
mobile number
CFI/Dy. CFI Approval No.
Validity of Approval
Date of last standardization check
Fee details

2. Accident (in last 3 yrs)/ Incident (in last 1 yrs) details (if
any)
i) Self
ii) Trainee under his supervision (if yes, give details)

3. Name of license Number Valid Rating/restrictions on license

upto
CPL/ATPL As PIC:

{Please indicate As Co-pilot:

aircraft type in
rating column} Open rating:

Instrument Rating Aircrafts:

FRTOL -----
FIR Aircrafts:

MEDICAL
Attach self certified copies of above documents.

4. Flying Experience:
(Note: The candidate shall be current on aircraft type before undergoing competency check for examiner.)
Type of aircraft on which Examiner ship
sought

Whether current Yes/ No

Rev. 5, dated 03rd Feb 2021 16

CIVIL AVIATION REQUIREMENTS SECTION 7
SERIES I PART V 20TH FEBRUARY 2015
5. Additional requirement for CI/CFI/Dy. CFI candidate for considering them for
Examiner functions as per CAR:
Item Required Available
ME instructional Experience to consider for 50 Hrs
ME examiner; and
RHS training with DGCA approved
Examiner on ME type on which Examiner- 5 Hrs
ship is sought
(This row is N/A in case ME Examiner ship not required)

6. Requirement for Examiner ship for additional Multi Engine Aircraft for
already approved Multi Engine examiners.

 Aircraft on which additional ME Examiner ship sought:

_______________

 Instructional experience on ME aircraft on which

additional ME examiner ship sought (Min 10Hrs) : _______________

7. Any other information: please also include the details such as any dispute/ court case/
investigation related to aviation is pending.

Note: please provide self attested copies wherever required.

(Signature of Accountable manager)

(with complete correspondence address)
Signature of CFI/Dy. CFI nominee for Examiner

Date :

Place:

Rev. 5, dated 03rd Feb 2021 17

CIVIL AVIATION REQUIREMENTS SECTION 7
SERIES I PART V 20TH FEBRUARY 2015

Appendix-V
Standardization Check for CFI/Dy. CFI/Examiner functions

Name of FTO:……………………………………….
Place of Check:……………………………………...
Date of Time Aircraft Aircraft type Remarks
check From To Registration
VT-
VT-
VT-
VT-

Name of CFI/ Dy. CFI under check: Name of FOI(FTO) or DGCA Examiner:
……………………………………………………. ……………………………………….
License no. License No.
……………………………………………………. …………………………………………
Medical valid upto…………………Age…………
Sr. Examiner capability on following MANOEUVRES Assessment Remarks
No.
1. Cockpit Check
2. Starting Procedure
3. Precautions before taxing out
4. Taxing Procedure
5. Engine check
6. Pre take-off check
7. Precautions before, taking runway & lining up
8. Take off
9. Climbing speed & use of power
10. Procedure for leveling out.
i) Use of correct power ‘&’
ii) Correct use for & fit trim
iii) Keeping lateral level, direction
and constant speed
11. Level turns.
(a) Precaution to be taken before commencing
a turn.
(b) Medium turn
12. Gliding & Climbing turns.
(a) Use of bank in a climbing turns.
(b) Medium gliding turn with flaps up & down.
(c) Descending turns at given speed and rate
of decent
13. Descent & ascent of given rate and speed.
14. a) Correct procedure for joining circuit.
b) circuit Patterns (90° turns)
15. Landing (with full, half & no flap)
16. Precautionary landing
17. Forced landing
18. Action in the event of fire
19. Asymmetric handling (for ME only):
(a) In climb
(b) In flight
Rev. 5, dated 03rd Feb 2021 18
CIVIL AVIATION REQUIREMENTS SECTION 7
SERIES I PART V 20TH FEBRUARY 2015
(c) Circuit approach
20. Instrument flying :
(a) Knowledge of gyroscopic instrument
(b) Straight & level flight.
(c) Climb
(d) Decent
(e) Turns-rate 1 & 2
(f) Climbing & descending turns
(g) Turns on to northerly and southerly courses
(understanding of compass behavior on
northerly and southerly headings)
(h) Recovery from awkward positions
(i) holding
(j) Approach any two
(i) ILS
(ii) Non- precision approach
VOR NDB LOC

21. Night flying:

(a) Correct use of cockpit lights
(b) Correct procedure for the touch down
(Overshoot & Undershoot Approach)
(c) Landing with & without the use of landing lights
22. (a) stall and recovery
(b) side slips
(c)carried out sustained steep turn through 360° (not
less than rate 2° turns) one to the port & one to
the starboard in lieu of spinning and recovery
exercise.
23. Assessment
(a) Assessment as AFIR examiner
(b) Assessment as FIR examiner
(c) Assessment as instructor
(i) ability to impart instructions
(ii) ability to brief and debrief pilot trainees
on local and cross- country flights.
24. Threat and Error management
DGCA FOI(FTO)/ DGCA approved examiner shall assess for examiner capability of candidate
on all above aspects.
Final assessment and recommendation :
(Limitation :- Height ± 100’ > 15 Sec, Direction ± 10°, Speed ± 10 Kts except in approach
phase when it would be +10/ -0 Kts)
S- Satisfactory NS-Not satisfactory

FOI(FTO)/ DGCA approved Examiner

signature
Candidate’s signature below

Rev. 5, dated 03rd Feb 2021 19

CIVIL AVIATION REQUIREMENTS SECTION 7
SERIES I PART V 20TH FEBRUARY 2015
Appendix-VI

Application for utilization of DESIGNATED EXAMINER of other FTO

Details of Employer FTO
FTO Details
Name

Approval No.
Approval valid upto
DE Details
DE Name

DE Certificate No.
DE Certificate valid upto
Aircraft on which DE is requested
Duration for which DE is requested

What tests DE is going to conduct at

other FTO (give details of student
and their tests)

Details of FTO where DE is required

FTO Details
Name

Approval No.
Approval valid upto
Reason why DE is required from other FTO:

Note: Signature on this from will be taken as consent of both FTOs and DE.

Signature of Signature of Signature of

DE Accountable Manager Accountable Manager
of employer FTO Of FTO where DE is
required

Note: When a post holder goes to other FTO, in his absence, he will not exercise the privileges
of CFI/Dy. CFI in his parent FTO during this period. Such duties may be looked after
by another post holder (CFI/Dy. CFI) of his parent FTO.

Rev. 5, dated 03rd Feb 2021 20

 CIVIL AVIATION REQUIREMENTS SECTION 7
SERIES I PART V 20TH FEBRUARY 2015
Appendix-VII

Application for skill test for issue of FIR

1. For office
Name of FTO use

Name of Applicant

DOB

Correspondence address
e-mail
mobile number
CFI/Dy. CFI Approval No.
Validity of Approval
Date of last standardization check
Fee details (receipt of Bharatkosh as per Rule 48(2))

2. Name of license Number Valid Rating/restrictions on license

upto
CPL/ATPL As PIC:

{Please indicate As Co-pilot:

aircraft type in
rating column} Open rating:

Instrument Rating Aircrafts:

FRTOL -----
FIR (for renewal) Aircrafts:

MEDICAL
Attach self certified copies of above documents.

3. Flying Experience:
(Note: The candidate shall be current on aircraft type before undergoing competency check for examiner.)
Type of aircraft on which test is required to
be carried out

Whether current Yes/ No

Instructor course conducted by

(Name of CFI)
* Attach copy of approval certificate

Rev. 5, dated 03rd Feb 2021 21

CIVIL AVIATION REQUIREMENTS SECTION 7
SERIES I PART V 20TH FEBRUARY 2015

7. Any other information: please also include the details such as any dispute/ court case/
investigation related to aviation is pending.

Note: please provide self-attested copies wherever required.

(Signature of Accountable manager)

(With complete correspondence address)
Signature of CFI/Dy. CFI nominee for Examiner

Date:

Place:

Rev. 5, dated 03rd Feb 2021 22