Paul Hamilton
Joined: 21 May 2007
Posts: 63
Location: Reno/Tahoe Nevada
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| Posted: Tue Sep 18, 2007 9:53 am Post subject: How to become a Sport Pilot CFI |
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Since this is a commom question I am posting this as a new topic which should answer most questions on this
Prerequisites to be a Sport Pilot CFI
The applicant must hold a sport pilot or higher pilot certificate with the category and class privileges as appropriate to the flight instructor privileges sought. The candidate must be at least 18 years old.
Experience Requirements
Airplane and weight-shift-control category instructors need 150 hours of total flight time as a pilot, which must include at least:
(i) 100 hours of flight time as pilot in command in powered aircraft,
(ii) 50 hours of flight time in category,
(iii) 25 hours of cross-country flight time,
(iv) 10 hours of cross-country flight time in category, and
(v) 15 hours of flight time as pilot in command in category that is a
light-sport aircraft.
Additional Instructor Skills
To become an instructor pilots must build additional skills in the Fundamentals of Instruction and Technical Subject Areas. All the sport pilot tasks must be mastered to:
Perform the maneuvers and procedures at a higher level than the sport pilot tolerances.
Have instructional knowledge of tasks.
Have knowledge of common errors and be able to identify, analyze, and correct mistakes.
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How to Acquire Certified Flight Instructor Privileges
New instructor candidate
Hold at least a Sport Pilot certificate.
Receive training and endorsement from Sport Pilot CFI to take the computer based knowledge test and the Fundamentals of Instruction (FOI) tests. This can be home study.
Pass the FOI test.
Pass the CFI knowledge test for specific category.
Meet ALL Sport Pilot CFI requirements per 61.407 through 61.411. Time logged in an Ultralight is allowed per FAR 61.53 until January 31, 2008. However, the checkride must be in an N-numbered aircraft.
Obtain and log training within 60 days before practical test.
Obtain endorsement for practical test from Sport Pilot CFI in log book and on 8710-11 form.
Pass CFI sport practical test with DPE/SPIE.
Receive Sport Pilot CFI Certificate and log book endorsement for type of aircraft used for Practical test.
Training materials for a CFIS applicent are found at www.ap-store.com |
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