Instructor Rating

The prerequisites for this rating are to be the holder of a Commercial Pilots License and have a Category 1 Medical. A total of 30 hours dual must be obtained, of which 5 must be instrument time. A maximum of 5 hours can be obtained in Cooking Lake Aviation’s Flight Simulator.

A total of 25 hours of ground instruction is required. This will include procedures for planning and presenting lesson ground instruction, pre-flight briefing and post flight briefings. Basic principles of learning factors, instructional techniques, preparation and use of lesson plans will also be taught. The holder will become proficient with the Flight Instructor Guide, Flight Training Manual, Canadian Aviation Regulations and Flight Test Standards. Completion of a Transport Canada written exam and a flight test with a designated examiner will be required

This rating will allow the holder to teach students how to fly for the purpose of obtaining a permit, license or rating