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FLIGHT INSTRUCTOR DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES SPORT PILOT PROGRAM
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TWO NEW SUBPARTS SUBPART J – SPORT PILOTS SUBPART K – FLIGHT INSTRUCTORS WITH A SPORT PILOT RATING 14 CFR PART 61
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SO WHAT ARE THE NEW REQUIREMENTS THAT I NEED TO KNOW AS A FLIGHT INSTRUCTOR UNDER THE NEW RULES?
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If I want to operate a light sport aircraft, what operating limits and endorsement requirements in this subpart must I comply with? 14 CFR SECTION 61.303 SUBPART J – SPORT PILOTS For example: I am a private pilot and hold a single engine land certificate with a Part 67 medical certificate:
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14 CFR §61.303(a)(1) If I want to operate a light-sport aircraft, what operating limits and endorsement requirements in this subpart must I comply with? If you hold (1) A medical certificate
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And you hold (ii) At least a recreational pilot certificate with a category and class rating, 14 CFR §61.303(a)(1)(ii)
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Then you can operate (A) Any light sport aircraft in that category and class 14 CFR §61.303(a)(1)(ii)(A)
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And (1)You do not have to hold any of the endorsements required by this Subpart, nor do you have to comply with the limitations of §61.315. 14 CFR §61.303(a)(1)(ii)(A)(1)
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14 CFR §61.303(a)(2) If I want to operate a light-sport aircraft, what operating limits and endorsement requirements in this subpart must comply with? If you hold (2) Only a U.S. driver’s license For example: I am a sport pilot and hold single engine land privileges with a valid U.S. driver’s license:
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And you hold (i) A sport pilot certificate, 14 CFR §61.303(a)(2)(i)
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Then you can operate (A) Any light sport aircraft for which you hold the endorsements required for its category, class, make and model, 14 CFR §61.303(a)(2)(i)(A)
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And (1)You must hold any other endorsements required by this subpart, and comply with the limitations of §61.315. 14 CFR §61.303(a)(2)(i)(A)(1)
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14 CFR §61.303(a)(3) If I want to operate a light-sport aircraft, what operating limits and endorsement requirements in this subpart must comply with? If you hold (3) Neither a medical certificate nor a U.S. driver’s license, For example: I am a private pilot and hold a single engine land certificate with no Part 67 medical certificate or valid U.S. driver’s license:
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And you hold (ii) At least a private pilot certificate but not a rating for glider or balloon, 14 CFR §61.303(a)(1)(iii)
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Then you can operate (A) Only a light sport glider or balloon, if you hold the endorsements required in §61.321 for its category and class, 14 CFR §61.303(a)(1)(i)(A)
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And (1)You must comply with the limitations in §61.315, except 61.315(c)(14) and, if a private or higher, 61.315(c)(7). 14 CFR §61.303(a)(3)(iii)(A)(1) 61.315 (c)( 7) airspace 61.315(c)(14) airspeed
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What are the privileges of my flight instructor certificate with a sport pilot rating?..within the limits of your certificate and rating student training sport pilot and flight instructor training powered parachute and weight shift control – private pilot flight review or operating privileges practical and knowledge test preparation proficiency checks for additional category, class, or make and model privileges 14 CFR §61.413
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What are the limits of a flight instructor certificate with a sport pilot rating? must hold category and class privileges and make and model privileges at sport pilot level or higher applicable category and class privileges on flight instructor certificate 14 CFR §61.415
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private powered parachute and weight shift control requires private certificate and appropriate flight instructor privileges not conduct more than 8 hours of flight training in a 24-consecutive-hour period What are the limits of a flight instructor certificate with a sport pilot rating? (continued) 14 CFR §61.415
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What are the limits of a flight instructor certificate with a sport pilot rating? (continued) you provide the flight training you review the cross-country planning you provide the airspace training you conduct the flight review in accordance with §61.56 14 CFR §61.415 You can not endorse a student pilot certificate or logbook unless:
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What are the limits of a flight instructor certificate with a sport pilot rating? (continued) must have 5 hours of flight time in make and model within the set of aircraft must have airspace endorsement in accordance with 61.325 to provide training must have endorsement to provide training in aircraft with a V H in accordance with 61.327 14 CFR §61.415
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must conduct training in an aircraft that meets the requirements of 91.109 must conduct training in an aircraft with two pilot stations single place pre-solo training must be conducted in a two pilot station aircraft in the appropriate category and class. What are the limits of a flight instructor certificate with a sport pilot rating? (continued) 14 CFR §61.415
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What are the record keeping requirements for a flight instructor with a sport pilot rating? sign logbook or training record keep record of the name, date, and type endorsement - student pilot for solo flight privileges - knowledge and practical, proficiency check, and flight review - additional privileges in accordance with 61.321, 61.323, 61.325, and/or 61.327 14 CFR §61.423
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What are the recording keeping requirements for a flight instructor with a sport pilot rating? (continued) within 10 days after providing an endorsement for an Person to operate or provide training in an additional category or class… - complete, sign and submit application to AFS-760, PO BOX 25082 Oklahoma City, OK 73125-0082 retain copy must keep records required by this section for 3 years 14 CFR §61.423
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May I exercise the privileges of a flight instructor with a sport pilot rating if I hold a flight instructor certificate with another rating? If you hold a current flight instructor certificate issued under subpart H: limited to category and class ratings listed must comply with 61.413 (privileges) must comply with 61.415 (limits) and 61.423 (record keeping requirements) for additional category or class must comply with 61.419 14 CFR §61.429
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How do I obtain privileges to provide training in an additional category or class of light sport aircraft? Receive an endorsement from an authorized instructor who trained you in areas of operation listed in 61.409 Successfully complete a proficiency check from another authorized flight instructor Complete an application (FAA Form 8710-11) Receive a logbook endorsement certifying you are proficient in the additional category or class 14 CFR §61.419
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Specific sport pilot regulations that an instructor should be familiar with in order to instruct. 61.303 – operating limits and endorsement 61.305 – age and language requirements 61.307 – test requirements 61.309 – aeronautical knowledge 61.311 – flight proficiency requirements 61.313 – aeronautical experience requirements 61.315 – privileges and limits
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Specific sport pilot regulations that an instructor should be familiar with in order to instruct. (continued) 61.319 – make and model endorsement requirements 61.321 – additional category or class privileges 61.323 – make and model within a set of aircraft 61.325 – airspace privileges 61.327 – V H greater then 87 knots CAS 61.329 – existing ultralight pilots transitioning to FAA certification
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Specific flight instructor sport pilot regulations that an instructor should be familiar with in order to instruct. 61.403 – age, language and pilot certificate requirements 61.405 – tests required 61.407 – aeronautical knowledge requirements 61.409 – flight proficiency requirements 61.411 – aeronautical experience requirements 61.425 – renewal and reinstatement requirements 61.431 – existing ultralight flight instructors transitioning to FAA certification.
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So what tools do I need to gather in other to instruct in the sport pilot program? FLIGHT INSTRUCTOR TOOL BOX
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PRACTICAL TEST STANDARDS FAA-S-8081-29 AIRPLANE, GYROPLANE AND GLIDER FAA-S-8081-30 LIGHT THAN AIR AIRSHIP AND BALLOON FAA-S-8081-31 WEIGHT SHIFT CONTROL AND POWERED PARACHUTE FAA-S-8081-32 PRIVATE PILOT WEIGHT SHIFT CONTROL AND POWERED PARACHUTE
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KNOWLEDGE OF REGULATIONS PART 1 – DEFINITIONS PART 61– PILOT AND FLIGHT INSTRUCTOR CERTIFICATION GENERAL PART 91– GENERAL OPERATING AND FLIGHT RULES NTSB PART 830 – AIRCRAFT ACCIDENT AND INCIDENT REPORTING PROCEDURES
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AIRMAN APPLICATION FAA FORM 8710-11 AIRMAN CERTIFICATION AND/OR RATING APPLICATION – SPORT PILOT
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AIRMAN KNOWLEDGE TESTS SPORT PILOT – GENERAL FLIGHT INSTRUCTOR (Category Specific)
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FAA ORDER 8710.7 SPORT PILOT EXAMINER’S HANDBOOK (FAA Order 8710.7)
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COMMENTS, QUESTIONS OR SUGGESTIONS? E-MAIL: afs610comments@faa.govafs610comments@faa.gov PHONE: 405-954-6400 MAIL: AFS-610 P.O. BOX 25082 OKLAHOMA CITY, OK 73125
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