At Flight Training London, we provide Revalidations and Renewals for a wide range of UK, EASA, and FAA pilot ratings. Understanding the difference between these processes is essential to stay current, compliant, and safe in the air.

Revalidations and Renewals

Revalidation: Your rating is still valid. No mandatory training is required before the revalidation test with a CAA or EASA examiner, although refresher training is often recommended to ensure your skills meet the required test standard.

Renewal: Your rating has expired—this could be by one day, one year, or more. Renewal requires training to achieve the test standard, and a Course Completion Certificate must be issued by your training provider and presented to the examiner before the test.

Revalidation and Renewal Requirements

Multi-Engine Piston Rating (MEP) – UK and EASA

- Validity: 12 months
- Revalidation: Within 3 months of expiry, in an aircraft only

Multi-Engine Instrument Rating (MEIR) – UK and EASA

- Validity: 12 months
- Revalidation: Within 3 months of expiry, in an aircraft or simulator (UK simulator only); a valid MEP rating is required if revalidating in a simulator

Single-Engine Instrument Rating (SEIR) – UK and EASA for revalidations, UK only

- Validity: 12 months
- Revalidation: Within 3 months of expiry, in an aircraft only

Flight Instructor (FI Rating) – UK only

- Validity: 36 months
- Revalidation: By Proficiency Check with a FI Examiner in an aircraft, or every consecutive revalidation via FI Seminar
- Renewal: Must attend FI Seminar (2 days), complete training as required, and pass a Proficiency Check with a FI Examiner

Flight Instructor Seminars – UK only, in-person at FTL premises

- Update instructors on changes to aviation regulations, airspace, and operational procedures
- Reinforce instructional techniques for teaching students safely and effectively
- Highlight safety management practices, including human factors, risk management, and CRM (Crew Resource Management)
- Ensure compliance with CAA requirements for instructor currency and professional standards

Instrument Meteorological Conditions Rating (IMC) – UK only

- Validity: 25 months
- Revalidation / Renewal: Within 3 months of expiry, in an aircraft only

FAA Flight Reviews (formerly BFR – Biennial Flight Review)

- Validity: Every 24 months with an authorised FAA instructor
- Completion requires a logbook endorsement from the instructor

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