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as an instructor pilot. Although highly desirable, it is not
necessary that an instructor hold FAA qualifications as a certified
flight instructor.
5.
Methods of Instruction. Instructor pilots must have received
formal military, auxiliary, or civilian training in methods of
instruction.
6.
Instructor syllabus. Prior to designation, each instructor shall
complete an Auxiliary and Commandant (G-OCX-2) approved
flight and ground syllabus.
7.
Designation Checks. A ground and flight check is required prior
to designation as an instructor. Ground and flight checks shall be
conducted by a member of the Flight Examining Branch.
8.
Recommendations. Recommendation for designation as an
instructor pilot will be forwarded to the Director of Auxiliary via
Board.
(2)
FLIGHT EXAMINERS.
(a)
Flight Examiners are to the air program what the QEs are to the surface
program. The examiner will be the Auxiliary aviation expert. As a
member of the Flight Examining Board, and in the case of the senior
member, a member of District Aviation Board, each examiner will carry
out the policies and guidelines which ensure the Auxiliary Aviation
Program is held to the highest standards. Prospective flight examiners
must meet the minimum qualification requirements in the following
categories:
1.
Qualifications. Flight Examiners will fulfill, to a higher degree,
all the requirements of an instructor pilot. When practicable, each
examiner should hold an FAA certified flight instructor-
instrument (CFII) certificate. If the SAR procedures check is to
be conducted
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