how to be a SPI????

glyn · Post by **glyn** » Thu Oct 09, 2008 2:39 pm

or whatever the abbreviation is for sport pilot instructor.

is there a website out there that tells you step by step what you need and what you have to do to become a sport pilot instructor?

thanks,
glyn

CTflyer · Post by **CTflyer** » Thu Oct 09, 2008 3:32 pm

Glyn - I guess a lot of the answer depends on where you're coming from. I'm assuming you're already a certified pilot.

Take a look:

http://sportpilot.org/interest/new.html

Hours, instruction, tests, and checkride. That'll do it!

Tom

glyn · Post by **glyn** » Thu Oct 09, 2008 4:02 pm

yes, i hold a ppl...

from what that is saying, all you have to do is go through your local CFI to be an instructor.
it says you have to pass a written. now, it that the "written" that i already passed to get my ppl?

if so then i guess i just need to study an FOI and do a checkride...

Paul Hamilton · Post by **Paul Hamilton** » Wed Apr 08, 2009 1:18 pm

the best place to find the basics is

http://www.sport-pilot-training.com/end ... s_cfia.htm

it is simply
New Sport Pilot Certified Flight Instructor (CFIS) 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.
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. Click here to find a DPE. (Chose from the "Examiner Listing" at bottom of page.)
Receive Sport Pilot CFI Certificate and log book endorsement for type of aircraft used for Practical test.

Jeff Tipton · Post by **Jeff Tipton** » Wed Apr 08, 2009 6:24 pm

Paul could the sport pilot CFI training be performed by, 'for lack of a better way of putting it, a CFI that can also teach recreational, private or commercial pilots.

Paul Hamilton · Post by **Paul Hamilton** » Wed Apr 08, 2009 7:36 pm

for lack of a better word I use regular CFI or simply CFI.

Yes, any CFI can train a CFIS applicant.