Mike,

I'm not so conversant with power training but I think
the 'Basic Instructor' concept is limited to gliders.
The rationale is that it permits an entry level to
instructing within which people who are competent pilots
but not necessarily experienced instructors can fly
P1 for 'Trial Lessons'. We do lots of these 'Introductory
lessons' with people who have probably not flown before
(and may never again!). For many clubs, these provide
a material part of their turnover

BTW, I flew in Canada a couple of weeks ago - Vancouver
Soaring Association - very hospitable!

Rob


At 23:06 01 October 2003, Mike Stramba wrote:
Robert John wrote in message news:...
Mike,
Chris said he is a 'Basic' instructor. FYI, a Basic
rating (UK) is not valid for P2 handling below 500
feet. This is for the safety of both parties as the
Basic Instructor will not have had the intensive low-level
recovery training that an Assistant or Full Category
instructor will have received.

Ok, that explains it. I'm in Canada

I think it's a bit odd to have a 'height restriction
/ different
instructor ratings'. IMHO you should be qualified
to instruct /
recover from the student's errors *whatever* the altitude
/ p1/p2
situation.

Do you know if there is a similiar classification for
*power*
instructors in the U.K. ?


The instructor should either be off (YOU
HAVE CONTROL) or on (I HAVE CONTROL) unless he has
clearly stated he is doing so and why.

My feelings exactly. Especially after a pointed briefing
of 'I have
control / You have control', then the instructor doesn't
'follow the
rules' !

Mike