An applicant for a Grade I Aeroplane Flight Instructor Rating must—
| (a) | hold a valid CPL (Aeroplane) or an ATPL (Aeroplane); |
| (b) | hold a valid multi-engine instrument rating; |
| (c) | hold the appropriate instrument flight training endorsement if applicable; |
| (d) | hold, or have held during the immediately preceding 90 days, a valid Grade II Aeroplane Flight Instructor Rating; |
| (e) | have held a Grade II Aeroplane Flight Instructor Rating and must have— |
| (i) | given not less than 1500 hours of flight instruction as an aeroplane flight instructor; and |
| (ii) | acquired in an aeroplane 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 61.14.4 conducted by a DFE within 30 days of successfully completing the instructor ground evaluation referred to in paragraph (g). |
