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§ 61.403

§ 61.323

[Reserved]

§ 61.325

How do I obtain privileges to

operate a light-sport aircraft at an
airport within, or in airspace with-
in, Class B, C, and D airspace, or in
other airspace with an airport hav-
ing an operational control tower?

If you hold a sport pilot certificate

and seek privileges to operate a light-
sport aircraft in Class B, C, or D air-
space, at an airport located in Class B,
C, or D airspace, or to, from, through,
or at an airport having an operational
control tower, you must receive and
log ground and flight training. The au-
thorized instructor who provides this
training must provide a logbook en-
dorsement that certifies you are pro-
ficient in the following aeronautical
knowledge areas and areas of oper-
ation:

(a) The use of radios, communica-

tions, navigation system/facilities, and
radar services.

(b) Operations at airports with an op-

erating control tower to include three
takeoffs and landings to a full stop,
with each landing involving a flight in
the traffic pattern, at an airport with
an operating control tower.

of this chapter for operations in Class
B, C, and D airspace and air traffic con-
trol clearances.

§ 61.327

Are there specific endorse-

ment requirements to operate a
light-sport aircraft based on V

(a) Except as specified in paragraph

(c) of this section, if you hold a sport
pilot certificate and you seek to oper-
ate a light-sport aircraft that is an air-
plane with a V

less than or equal to 87

knots CAS you must—

(1) Receive and log ground and flight

training from an authorized instructor
in an airplane that has a V

less than

or equal to 87 knots CAS; and

(2) Receive a logbook endorsement

from the authorized instructor who
provided the training specified in para-
graph (a)(1) of this section certifying
that you are proficient in the operation
of light-sport aircraft that is an air-
plane with a V

less than or equal to 87

knots CAS.

(b) If you hold a sport pilot certifi-

cate and you seek to operate a light-

sport aircraft that has a V

greater

than 87 knots CAS you must—

(1) Receive and log ground and flight

training from an authorized instructor
in an aircraft that has a V

greater

than 87 knots CAS; and

(2) Receive a logbook endorsement

from the authorized instructor who
provided the training specified in para-
graph (b)(1) of this section certifying
that you are proficient in the operation
of light-sport aircraft with a V

great-

er than 87 knots CAS.

quired by paragraph (a) of this section
are not required if you have logged
flight time as pilot in command of an
airplane with a V

less than or equal to

87 knots CAS prior to April 2, 2010.

[Doc. No. FAA–2007–29015, 75 FR 5222, Feb. 1,
2010; Amdt. 61–125A, 75 FR 15610, Mar. 30,
2010]

Subpart K—Flight Instructors With a

Sport Pilot Rating

OURCE

: Docket No. FAA–2001–11133, 69 FR

44875, July 27, 2004, unless otherwise noted.

§ 61.401

What is the purpose of this

subpart?

(a) This part prescribes the following

requirements that apply to a flight in-
structor certificate with a sport pilot
rating:

(1) Eligibility.
(2) Aeronautical knowledge.
(3) Flight proficiency.
(4) Endorsements.
(5) Privileges and limits.
(b) Other provisions of this part

apply to the logging of flight time and
testing.

[Doc. No. FAA–2001–11133, 69 FR 44875, July
27, 2004, as amended by Amdt. 61–125, 75 FR
5222, Feb. 1, 2010]

§ 61.403

What are the age, language,

and pilot certificate requirements
for a flight instructor certificate
with a sport pilot rating?

To be eligible for a flight instructor

certificate with a sport pilot rating
you must:

(a) Be at least 18 years old.
(b) Be able to read, speak, write, and

understand English. If you cannot read,
speak, write, and understand English
because of medical reasons, the FAA

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§ 61.405

may place limits on your certificate as
are necessary for the safe operation of
light-sport aircraft.

cate with category and class ratings or
privileges, as applicable, that are ap-
propriate to the flight instructor privi-
leges sought.

[Doc. No. FAA–2001–11133, 69 FR 44875, July
27, 2004, as amended by Amdt. 61–124, 74 FR
42562, Aug. 21, 2009]

§ 61.405

What tests do I have to take to

obtain a flight instructor certificate
with a sport pilot rating?

To obtain a flight instructor certifi-

cate with a sport pilot rating you must
pass the following tests:

(a)

Knowledge test. Before you take a

knowledge test, you must receive a log-
book endorsement certifying you are
prepared for the test from an author-
ized instructor who trained you or
evaluated your home-study course on
the aeronautical knowledge areas list-
ed in § 61.407. You must pass knowledge
tests on—

(1) The fundamentals of instructing

listed in § 61.407(a), unless you meet the
requirements of § 61.407(c); and

(2) The aeronautical knowledge areas

for a sport pilot certificate applicable
to the aircraft category and class for
which flight instructor privileges are
sought.

(b)

Practical test. (1) Before you take

the practical test, you must—

(i) Receive a logbook endorsement

from the authorized instructor who
provided you with flight training on
the areas of operation specified in
§ 61.409 that apply to the category and
class of aircraft privileges you seek.
This endorsement certifies you meet
the applicable aeronautical knowledge
and experience requirements and are
prepared for the practical test;

(ii) If you are seeking privileges to

provide instruction in an airplane or
glider, receive a logbook endorsement
from an authorized instructor indi-
cating that you are competent and pos-
sess instructional proficiency in stall
awareness, spin entry, spins, and spin
recovery procedures after you have re-
ceived flight training in those training
areas in an airplane or glider, as appro-
priate, that is certificated for spins;

(2) You must pass a practical test—

(i) On the areas of operation listed in

§ 61.409 that are appropriate to the cat-
egory and class of aircraft privileges
you seek;

(ii) In an aircraft representative of

the category and class of aircraft for
the privileges you seek;

(iii) In which you demonstrate that

you are able to teach stall awareness,
spin entry, spins, and spin recovery
procedures if you are seeking privileges
to provide instruction in an airplane or
glider. If you have not failed a prac-
tical test based on deficiencies in your
ability to demonstrate knowledge or
skill in these areas and you provide the
endorsement required by paragraph
(b)(1)(ii) of this section, an examiner
may accept the endorsement instead of
the demonstration required by this
paragraph. If you are taking a test be-
cause you previously failed a test based
on not meeting the requirements of
this paragraph, you must pass a prac-
tical test on stall awareness, spin
entry, spins, and spin recovery instruc-
tional competency and proficiency in
the applicable category and class of
aircraft that is certificated for spins.

§ 61.407

What aeronautical knowledge

must I have to apply for a flight in-
structor certificate with a sport
pilot rating?

(a) Except as specified in paragraph

(c) of this section you must receive and
log ground training from an authorized
instructor on the fundamentals of in-
struction that includes:

(1) The learning process.
(2) Elements of effective teaching.
(3) Student evaluation and testing.
(4) Course development.
(5) Lesson planning.
(6) Classroom training techniques.
(b) You must receive and log ground

training from an authorized instructor
on the aeronautical knowledge areas
applicable to a sport pilot certificate
for the aircraft category and class in
which you seek flight instructor privi-
leges.

quirements of paragraph (a) of this sec-
tion if you—

(1) Hold a flight instructor certificate

or ground instructor certificate issued
under this part;