121.414—Initial and transition training and checking requirements: flight instructors (airplane), flight instructors (simulator).
(2)
Within the preceding 24 calendar months, that person satisfactorily conducts instruction under the observation of an FAA inspector, an operator check airman, or an aircrew designated examiner employed by the operator. The observation check may be accomplished in part or in full in an airplane, in a flight simulator, or in a flight training device. This paragraph applies after March 19, 1997.
(b)
The observation check required by paragraph (a)(2) of this section is considered to have been completed in the month required if completed in the calendar month before, or the calendar month after, the month in which it is due.
(2)
The applicable Code of Federal Regulations and the certificate holder's policies and procedures.
(6)
The approved methods, procedures, and limitations for performing the required normal, abnormal, and emergency procedures in the airplane.
(d)
The transition ground training for flight instructors must include the approved methods, procedures, and limitations for performing the required normal, abnormal, and emergency procedures applicable to the airplane to which the flight instructor is in transition.
(e)
The initial and transition flight training for flight instructors (airplane), flight engineer instructors (airplane), and flight navigator instructors (airplane) must include the following:
(2)
The potential results of improper, untimely, or non-execution of safety measures during instruction.
(i)
In-flight training and practice in conducting flight instruction from the left and right pilot seats in the required normal, abnormal, and emergency procedures to ensure competence as an instructor; and
(ii)
The safety measures to be taken from either pilot seat for emergency situations that are likely to develop during instruction.
(4)
For flight engineer instructors (airplane) and flight navigator instructors (airplane), in-flight training to ensure competence to perform assigned duties.
(f)
The requirements of paragraph (e) of this section may be accomplished in full or in part in flight, in a flight simulator, or in a flight training device, as appropriate.
(g)
The initial and transition flight training for flight instructors (simulator) must include the following:
(1)
Training and practice in the required normal, abnormal, and emergency procedures to ensure competence to conduct the flight instruction required by this part. This training and practice must be accomplished in full or in part in a flight simulator or in a flight training device.
(2)
Training in the operation of flight simulators or flight training devices, or both, to ensure competence to conduct the flight instruction required by this part.