Top Asked Questions
Flight Instructors
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A sport pilot wants me to conduct a flight review (BFR), can I do this? |
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What does an existing CFI (under subpart H) need to do to instruct sport pilot students? |
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I am a CFI. My student has necessary experience for light sport license and I find him competent and proficient in his LSA Taylorcraft. Now he wants a checkride with an examiner but the examiner will have to be 100 lbs or less to remain under gross weight (with 1.5 hrs fuel). Can he use a cessna 150 (not LSA) for his Sport Pilot checkride? |
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I am a current private pilot. What training do I need to become a Sport Pilot Instructor. |
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I am a DPE in Houston and I have a request for a Sport Pilot check ride in an Ercoupe 415C with the original Ercoupe controls. In the past, if I gave a check ride in an Ercoupe, the applicant was restricted to only an Ercoupe. If he wanted to fly another aircplane with conventional controls, he would take another check ride. Is this also true for the Sport Pilot? |
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I don't have a current flight review and there are no aircraft available for rent that meet the definition of the LSA. Can I take my flight review with a CFI in an aircraft that is not a LSA? |
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I will be instructing in my E-LSA. I want to rent my E-LSA to my students. Any issues? |
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Why is it that not many CFIs are willing to instruct Sport Pilot? |
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I've N-numbered my single place plane, can i fly it as a student pilot even though i do not have my sport pilot license? |
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Can you provide the alphabetical abreviations used by pilots? Example: T as in Tango, etc? |
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I am a CFI-SP. A private pilot that has no medical take the BFR with me and fly LSA and later on obtains his medical again. Will the BFR at the SP level count towards his private BFR? |
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I took an hour of instruction in prep for taking my flight review. I did ok, but I mention my intintions of operating as a sport pilot to the CFI. He told me he couldn't endorse me because I don't have acurrent 3rd class Med. I told him I don't need a medical certificate to fly at the sport pilot level, but must take and pass the flight review. He doesn't know how to handle this situation. What do the Regs state and paragraph I can refer him to. |
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I am a commercial/instrument rated pilot with over 5000 hrs. I am also a BFI with 250 hours in a Challenger 2. I have an up-to-date physical and the letters for completion of the BFI refresher and the Instructor Knowledge exam. What must I do to become a Sport Pilot CFI? |
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Does my instructor need to make a special logbook endorsement for sport pilot flight reviews? |
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Where in New Jersey or PA can I take lessons in a approved SLSA aircraft? |
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Can I receive all or at least part of my sport pilot instruction in an aircraft that does not meet the criteria for sport pilot compliance? |
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I currently hold a PP-SEL license and have logged close to 250 hours. I have thought about obtaining my CFI for Single Engine Aircraft. However if I am correct a CFI certificate requires a commercial pilots rating first. Can I get a Sport Pilot CFI easier?
And how does that effect my current PP-SEL certificate? |
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Could you tell me why there is no F airspace, why was F skipped. |
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I am British citizen who visits Florida five months every winter. I held a PPL issued by Singapore authorities some 50 years ago. I want to do LSA pilot refresher or even ab-initio training at Sebring this coming winter. Now Chief Instructor at Sebring says that non-American citzens cannot be given flight training since 9/11. Is this true? |
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Can I continue to solo students and give them a copy of my exemption to fly their two-seaters Ultralight Trike until some particular date?
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can a Private Pilot who meets the qualifications for a Sport Pilot Instructor, be compensated for instructing even if he does not have a Commercial license? |
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Can a sport pilot, who earns a Sport Pilot CFI rating, demonstrate and sell LSA aircraft? Can a CFI with a recrational license train pilots in the LSA category? |
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AS A SPORT PILOT INSTRUCTOR WHAT WILL I NEED TO DO TO GET A STUDENT A STUDENT PILOT RATING SINCE THERE IS NO MEDICAL REQUIRED |
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For a Licensed GA Pilot who is not current (hasn't flown in a few years), and he wants to become a Sport Pilot for a Powered Parachute, can a current BFI in one of the training organizations complete his training in type and class and have a CFI do his check ride and endorse him for SP? |
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Can a private pilot applicant take his/her checkride in a LSA? |
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To become a Sport Pilot Instructor two written tests are required. Is the "Knowledge Test" to become a Sport Pilot Instructor/Airplane the same "Knowledge Test" taken by a student pilot working for a Sport Pilot/Airplane certificate? Do you have a link to sample test questions or the FAR describing the content for the Sport Pilot Instructor Knowledge Test? |
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Can a Sport Pilot Instructor who also has a private pilot certificate and a valid medical, use a C-152 to instruct SP students? (prior to solo, of course.) Can that same SP Instructor give tailwheel training and endorsements in a C-140, to already licensed Sport Pilots/Rec Pilots/Private Pilots? |
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An applicant for a Sport Pilot checkride has presented an Ultraflight Flight Instructor certificate from EAA; does that meet the requirements as a registered ultralight pilot? He has no ultralight pilot certificate. |
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Can I keep recommending UFI’s to EAA? |
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I currently hold my private pilot certificate. I am colorblind so my medical states no night flying and no light gun signals. Therefore, I cannot become a CFI for private pilot and above. Can I become a sprot pilot CFI since it is only day VFR? |
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I am a private pilot, with a 3rd class medical. No IFR rating. Can I become a sport pilot instructor while retaining my PPL without having to get a instrument and CFI? |
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The local flight school has a designated flight examiner who does private, commercial, and instrument ratings. Can I use him for the sport pilot check ride? |
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Does a LSA Flight Instructor need a medical certificate? If so, type II? |
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I am a current Master CFI/II and have been a CFI since 1994. I would like to emphasize the Sport Pilot program and become a DPE for just the Sport Pilot Certificate. Is that possible for me to do? What do I need to do to become a DPE for Sport Pilot only Practical Tests? |
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What does an existing CFI (under subpart H) need to do to instruct sport pilot students? |
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Can a C-172 or a C-152 be used as an instructional aircraft for a Sport Pilot license? Subpart J states it must be a single engine aircraft so would a 4-seater like a 172 qualify as a SP instructional aircraft? I thought only a SLSA could be used as an instructional aircraft. |
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I am a current Private Pilot, and am interested in teaching Sport Pilots as I work my way up to CFI, my question is this: Can I accept payment for instruction as a Sport Pilot Instructor since I do not have a commercial? This doesn't seem to come up in the regulations, and it would seem that I cannot. |
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Could CFI flying as Sport Pilot give BFR to pilot in NON LSA plane assuming other pilot has medical & BFR has NOT EXPIRED? |
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Can an instructor with an expired CFI certificate renew his certificate for only the sport pilot level by taking the CFI-SP chekride, or does he have to take a regular CFI ride with the FSDO in a complex plane?
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Any ASEL OK (other than LSA) for SPI-ASEL practical test? I am a private pilot ASEL/ASES with instrument rating and 400+ hours in various A/C. I have satisfied all the requirements for the SPORT PILOT INSTRUCTOR rating and am ready to take my practical test. Must I take the SPI checkride in an ASEL LSA or can I take the checkride in any ASEL for which I am qualified as PIC? |
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I am a CFI who has been approached by a student pilot with a single seat fat ultralight who wants to fly solo. I'm assuming he will need to registar the aircraft as an E-LSA first, then I could fly with him in a 2 seat standard or LSA aircraft to ensure proficentcy. Finally I could give the endoursment to fly solo in his single seat E-LSA. Is this true? Will an examiner give a practical test in a single seat E-LSA? |
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Can a GA examiner conduct checkrides for sportpilot? |
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In FAR 61.411 gives the details on what is needed to get your CFI sport pilots rating. My question is if you already have more than the minimum needed except the 15 hours as PIC in LSA aircraft, can you still apply or must you have that? |
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I’m a current CFI but would like to instruct as a sport pilot instructor (under subpart K) so that I can use my drivers license in lieu of a third class medical. What do I need to do? |
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I HAVE TAKEN AND PASSED THE WRITTEN EXAM FOR SPORT PILOT INSTRUCTOR. DO I NEED TO TAKE A SERPRATE WRITTEN TEST FOR WEIGHT SHIFT SPORT PILOT INSTRUCTOR? |
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I am a CFI but do not meet the qualifications under 61.19(h) (qualifications of the flight instructor for training first-time flight instructor applicants) and would like to know if this applies to training a Sport Pilot Flight Instructor |
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I AM A USUA AFI/BFI. I AM ALSO A LICENCED PILOT (SEL).I HAVE PASSED THE WRITTEN AND AM NOW PREPARING FOR THE PRACTICAL. DOES MY FLIGHT EXAMINER HAVE TO HAVE 5 HOURS IN MY ELSA IN ORDER TO TEST ME. |
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single or dual controls for training sport pilot? I would guess that 91.109 applies. |
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I’m a current CFI under subpart H that wants to instruct in both powered parachutes and weight shift control aircraft. What do I need to do?
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I am a private pilot, with a 3rd class medical. No IFR rating. Can I become a sport pilot instructor while retaining my PPL without having to get a instrument and CFI?
For Hire? |
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I’m a current CFI but would like to instruct as a sport pilot instructor (under subpart K) so that I can use my drivers license in lieu of a third class medical. What do I need to do? |
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I am an AFI registering my Sport 2S, what documents do I need to submit to be able to continue instructing in this aircraft. I understand it expires in 2010? |
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I am a PPC BFI under ASC Since 2001. Other than my records, what do I need to go to SP CFI?
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Hello. My question on becoming a sport pilot instructor (not being an existing CFI) pertains to the 150 hours of flight time requirement (airplane). I have over 100 hours logged in ultralights and about 70 hours logged as a licensed Recreational Pilot. Do the 100 ultralight hours count towards the 150? Or do all of the hours have to be "FAA hours?" Thanks! |
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Is instrument training required to earn a sport pilot certificate? |
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Can I train for my private ticket in a LSA? |
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Does a Sport Pilot rating require a BFR? If so, how is this accomplished with a single seat aircraft? |
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To get my taildragger endorsement for my sport pilot license can I get checked out in a non-LSA plane (Citabria)? |
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Can a private pilot with an cfi-sp give a flight review to a pilot with a higher grade license even with a medical. also, can i give a tailwheel endorsement in a lsa |
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I recently received my Sport Pilot certificate endorsed in the AP-5 set. I was originally under the impression that because I had taken the test in >87 knot plane, that I could also fly the <87 knots. I seem to be hearing now that I will have to have another endorsement to fly planes <87 kts (AP-1). Is that so? |
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I’m a current CFI under subpart H that wants to instruct in both powered parachutes and weight shift control aircraft. What do I need to do? |
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I am an EAA member (No. 0621250). A couple of CFI's I spoke with commented that sport pilot instructors could not do Flight Reviews for private pilots operating under a private pilot license (with a 3rd class medical). I coown a e-LSA with a sport pilot instructor and would like to do my flight review with him (as a private pilot) - is this legal? |
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Can a CFI-SP (operating with driver’s license in lieu of a current FAA medical) charge money for giving instruction in a LSA?
Also, I read where a sport pilot cannot operate an LSA in furtherance of a business… any thoughts on what that means exactly, especially as it pertains to the question above? what about charging for pictures taken while acting as a sport pilot? |
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Where can I find a/the website that tells the distance in statute miles as the crow flies from one city to another.
Thanks Vern |
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I am a private pilot and now want to obtain a Sport Pilot after purchasing my own PPC. What must I do to be "ramp ready" or "current"? I have flown 20 plus hours in my aircraft (about 100 hrs total as pilot) Must I take more lessons or have a check ride with a CFI or can I be checked out in my aircraft with a BFI in PPC's? My N-Number is pending. It has been many years since my last ride in a fixed wing as Pilot in Command. |
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I hold a private pilot certificate. I am currently flying a single seat ELSA aircraft, and do not hold a current Medical. Can I receive a BFR in my single seat aircraft in accordance with the Sport Pilot Practical Test Standards? |
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Are there places in hawaii that offer sport training? |
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I cannot find a DPE in southeast Arizona. Are there any? |
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I am interested in LSA spot aircraft like the Tecnam or Gobosh, etc.
I have not flown for 15 years. I am a commercial pilot with over 3500 hours and used to be a CFI. I have a drivers licence. First, what do I have to do to fly and solo a SLA? Do I require more than a flight review?? To instruct in Sports aircraft, do I have to take both a written and flight test? |
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As a student pilot I receive training and endorsment to operate at a specific towered airport in Class D airspace. When I receive my sport license am I certified to operate in all Class D towered airports. |
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Who provides insurance for Sport Pilot Flight Schools? What are the restrictions - dual instructions vs student solo? |
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A plane is standing on a runway that can move (like a giant conveyor belt). This conveyor has a control system that tracks the planes speed and tunes the speed of the conveyor to be exactly the same (but in the opposite direction)
Will the plane take off? |
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I have a student that wants the >87 Kt endorsement.
Does the flight training for the Vh >87 KTS endorsement have to be completed in a light sport airplane, or can it be done in a standard airplane such as a Cessna 172? The Regulations just say "an aircraft".
"If you hold a sport pilot certificate and you seek to operate a light-sport aircraft that has a VH greater than 87 knots CAS you must—
(a) Receive and log ground and flight training from an
authorized instructor in an aircraft that has a VH greater than 87 knots CAS;..." |
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I am a CFI and a member of EAA interested in teaching sport pilots. My question is can a non-LSA qualified aircraft, like a Cessna 152, be used for the solo portion of the training? |
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I'm getting instruction (6hrs so far) in a two place Flightstar(trike) for my sport pilot license. I intend to buy a Firestar (tailwheel). Can I get an endorsement for tail wheel by getting dual instruction in a C-140, then get approved by my CFI to do my solo time in my Firestar? |
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On your site under Learn to Fly - What do I need to start you state that most flight instructors can provide a student pilot certificate. We have access to the 8710-11 application which can be printed off the FAA site. However we are being told that the student has to go to a FSDO to get the certificate. Our closest is 125 miles+ away. We would like to know how we as instructors can provide the student pilot certificate to the pilot candidate. |
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Does a glider student who has a Sport Pilot License for airplanes need to take the Private Glider Pillot Knowledge exam in order to take the Private Glider Pilot Oral and Flight Practical Test and obtain his Private Glider Pilot License? |
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To take the Sport Pilot Knowledge Test, Am I reqired to have an instrutor's endorsement if I have a USUA letter verifying my pilot registration? |
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WHAT ARE THE REQUIREMENTS TO BECOME A SPORT PILOT EXAMINER? THERE AREN'T MANY SPI'S IN UTAH LET ALONE EXAMINERS. |
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Can any CFI give me instruction in a Skyranger Trigear aircraft and sign me off for that set, of Aircraft, to solo my Avid Mark IV Trigear (same set, of aircraft) on my student LSA certificate ? |
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I am a Sport Pilot CFI and I have looked at 61.87 regarding solo endorsements for students. What endorsement would be applicable to existing ASEL private pilots who wish to practice solo for their WSCL proficiency check? |
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I'm thinking about obtaining a Sport Pilot Instructor rating. Can I use my E-LSA (homebuilt) to instruct or do I have to instruct in S-LSA...or is there a grace period? |
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Is a taildragger endorsement specific to a model of aircraft such as only for a cub or is it general to all taildragger aircraft? |
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Can a flight instructor give a flight review from the ground for single place lsa? |
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Can a Cessna 150 be used by a Private Pilot who is a Sport Pilot CFI to train Sport Pilot students? Mark, Ewa Beach, Hawaii |
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I used to be a CFII (expired in 1982-83) and I am a Basic and Instrument Ground Instructor (although I have not instructed since 1982). I would like to become a Sport Pilot Instructor. Do I have to retake the CFI and FOI written tests? |
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How do you endorse a student pilot to solo in a single seat airplane? |
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I am a CFI so can I legally instruct in an ELSA (Quicksilver) that I’ve never flown before or do I need 5 hours PIC first? |
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Heloo,
I'm preparing to get my CFIS in fixed wing airplanes, but I had two more questions:
61.415 (f) states that: You may not provide training to operate a light-sport aircraft in Class B, C, and D airspace, at an airport located in Class B, C, or D airspace, and to, from, through, or at an airport having an operational control tower, unless you have the endorsement specified in §61.325, or are otherwise authorized to
conduct operations in this airspace and at these airports.
What does it mean to be otherwise authorized? I am a commercially rated power pilot, does that mean I am autorized to give instruction into Class B, C or D airspace?
Also the same goes for the speed restriction:
(g) You may not provide training in a light-sport aircraft with a VH greater than 87 knots CAS unless you have the endorsement specified in §61.327, or are otherwise authorized to operate that light-sport aircraft.
Am I authorized??? |
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I am a newly-minted Private Pilot hoping to eventually become a CFI or even CFII. Can time spent as a Sport Pilot Instructor be logged towards total time? If so, would it therefore be legal and sensible to become a SPI when I have the required hours and use that free flying to gain enough hours for a Commercial and CFI? Does an SPI require a Commercial ticket? |
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I hold commercial SEL, MEL, IA. My medical is not current. I am working on a sport pilot instructor certificate, but it appears that I will need spin training. Since none of the LSAs that I know about can legally do spins, how can I get a spin endorsement without getting a medical? |
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Hello, I have a European Sport Pilot License (From Germany) is there any way to get credit for that back home in the US? Can I convert that to a Sport Pilot license? If so how?
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What category can a Sport Pilot Instructor legally instruct in and receive compensation. S-LSA I understand but am confused about the E-LSA. |
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Can a CFI Sport Pilot give a BFR to a Private Pilot? |
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A Sub Part H CFI may give instruction under 61.109(b) & 61.107(b) leading to a Private Pilot ASEL Certificate, including a Recreational Pilot Certificate under 61.98, AND a Sport Pilot Certificate under 61.311.
Can a Sport Pilot Instructor, Sub part H, provide any of the flight and ground instruction given under 61.311 toward a students Private Pilot requirements under 61.105 and 61.107(b)
That is, may a Sub Part H instructor provide the approximate 80% of a Student Private Pilots flight and ground instruction?
Put in another way, in what manner has the FAA provided for crediting instructional time by a non-ICAO Sub part H instructor toward an ICAO Private Pilot Certificate? |
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If I was to become a flight instructor, would I be able to use a E-LSA? Or only S-LSAs or standard category aircraft that meets the definition? Also, if the student wanted to use his own plane, could I be compensated for instruction in his aircraft, even if it was registered experimental or E-LSA? |
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Several questions on being a Sport Pilot Instructor:
- When signing a student's logbook, what abbreviation may a Sport Pilot instructor use? ex: SP-CFI, SPI, or just CFI???
- Since a private pilot or above can take a flight review in any aircraft they are qualified to fly, can they be given a flight review in a LSA by a Sport Pilot Instructor and still be legal to fly larger aircraft? |
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I have over 2000 hrs as flight instructor airplane single engine land, 44hrs Powered Parachute through ASC part 103.
I saw in April Sport Pilot page 16 a revision on PP. Does this mean I can fly as PIC in PP? Also, have 660 hrs in light
sport Taylocraft , J3, Champ 440hrs as instructor. Would instruct in pp but really just want to fly as Private Pilot
Respectfully,
G. Robert Smith |
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I am a current private pilot with ASEL & ASES ratings and a tailwheel endorsement as well as an AGI certificate. If I were to obtain a sport pilot CFI certificate, would I be allowed to provide sport pilot instruction in land, sea/amphib, & tailwheel sport planes? |
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The sport pilot rules say: "No flights while carrying a passenger or property for compensation, hire, or "Prohibited from flying in furtherance of a business."
Does this mean that a sport pilot can not become a Sport Pilot CFI and then give flight instruction? |
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I am a private pilot. If I wanted to obtain a CFI rating for Sport Pilot and instruct for hire, would I also need a Commercial license with an instrument rating? |
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If I am a helicopter CFI, and hold a fixed wing comm license, can I acquire sport pilot fixed wing instructors priveleges thru an endorsement and a proficiency check. |
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Is there a list of current FBOs that have LSA aircraft availab le for rent/lessons? |
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I was reading the endorsements for student pilots seeking a sport pilot certificate (AC 61-65E) and I wanted to know the difference between endorsement 19 and 20. They both seem very similar to me, what's the difference? |
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I am a private pilot (flying under sport pilot rule). I am working towards getting my SP Instructors rating. I have passed both written tests and have been taking instruction from a CFI. I was about to get ready for my practical test and the DFE said he understood, from what he was told at Oshkosh, that because this was an "initial" test for being an instructor, I would need to get it from a FAA examiner? He could not do it. Is this correct? |
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Can an existing CFI use a light sport aircraft (SLA) to take a student all the way through a single engine private pilot program. |
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Does a CFI (non sport pilot) need 5 hours make and model or does he just have to comply with the same category/class rating from his CFI? |
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My wife is a private pilot with about 200 hours. I've read the regs and understand that she can get a sport pilot CFI. However, can she do this for compensation with only a private pilot certificate? |
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I am a current CFI-G, have a Sport Pilot license, and own a Sting Sport aircraft. What do I need to do to upgrade my CFI-G to CFI Sport? |
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I see that there are many Light Sport Aircraft that are equipped with floats. I am currently obtaining my CFI-SP and wondering what requirements there are to fly/instruct in a light sport float plane. Are there any? |
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I am a helicopter CFI. I have logged zero time in airplanes. How do I become a CFI for Light Sport? Do I need to get 50 hours in Cat. and Class then seek the endorsment to teach in LSA? I already meet the 150 hours in powered Aircraft. |
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I'm a commercial pilot and a CFI-A-I-MEI. I don't have a current medical certificate but it has not been denied; I just haven't applied for a renewal since it expired 30 Nov 06. I still do some instruction with pilots who are qualified to be PIC. I want to get a seaplane rating and, without a med cert, I will have to do that in an LSA seaplane. Question 1: If I do that, will I be able to act as a CFI is non-LSA seaplanes? Question 2: Do you know any place where LSA seaplane instruction is available; preferable in the west. |
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I am a private pilot SEL/SES with 200 hours. Do I need a commercial license in order to be an LSA instructor? |
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Under the rules, as a Sport Pilot Instructor flying without a medical, can I set up an LLC to provide flight instruction and rental in S-LSA aircraft owned by my LLC? |
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HAVE YOU FOUND WHETHER A SPORT PILOT CFI CAN GIVE A FLIGHT REVIEW AND TAILWHEEL ENDORSEMENT TO A PERSON WITH A HIGHER GRADE LICENSE YET. EVEN IF THAT PERSON HAS A MEDICAL CERTIFICATE JUST SO LONG AS IT IS IN AN LSA. |
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I am taking the King CFI-LS written course now and noticed that there doesn't seem to be much difference between the content of that and any other CFI course. Would I be better off taking the CFI written, then the light sport practical rather than just taking the sport pilot instructor test? |
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My CFI rating is not current - it has been at least 15 years since last used - If I just want to instruct in light sport aircraft (light sport students) - is the program different to get my instructor rating current? Also will my 3rd class phyiscal be ok (for instructing light sport)? |
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I am a commercial pilot with a ground instructors license. I would like to be a CFI for LSA-WC ultralights only. Can I get a CFI rating to instruct in LSA ultralightsonly. Do I have to get a CFI rating IN SEL too? |
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Do I need to take the Sport Pilot test before I take the CFI test? |
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I am currently a student pilot, working on my Sport Pilot ticket. Although I live in Georgia, I was hoping to fly my Experimental Ikarus C22 in the area of Cecil county, in North Maryland. Over the holidays, I spoke to a guy at Cecil County Airport (58M) who tells me that I must finish the ADIZ training before FEB 08, 2009. Do I need to have my Sport Pilots License before I take that training ? What happens to pilots in that area who do their training after Feb 08, 2009? |
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Is a Sport Pilot Instructor (SPI?) required to have a current FAA medical, or is a valid driver license all that is needed? |
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I am a commercial/instrument pilot with 1700 hours. I am considering becoming a Sport Pilot Instructor. Although I am a commercial pilot I have never used the rating. I do NOT maintain a 2nd class medical, only 3rd class. Am I elegible to pursue a Sport Pilot Instructor's rating and charge for my services without maintaining all of my Commercial license requirement? |
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What are the requirements to become a designated pilot examiner for sport pilot category only? |
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I have a person who is a F/W S/P CFI who wants to add on Gyroplane S/P CFI. Is there a minimum number of hours this person would need before being able to instruct in Gyroplanes. I realize there is no minimum hours for the person to take the proficiency check.
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I am a CFI-glider, as well as an airplane pilot. What are the
procedures/rules/test requirements for becoming a light sport airplane CFI ie an add-on rating to the CFIG (I believe). |
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I a commercial/instrument with medical and have passed both FOI and flight & ground instructor tests but have not yet taken my CFI airplane check ride. Will the passing of my previous tests qualify me to take a CFI Sport Pilot check ride or do I have to take the CFI Sport Pilot written also |
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Current CFI-G wants to operate as CFI-SP ASEL tricyle set.....what is required? |
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Can you give me a list of flight schools that train for the sport pilot instructor? |
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Can a Sport Pilot Instructor charge for instructing in a LSA? |
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As a CFI-SP (subpart K) and a Private Pilot, may I perform all the duties of a Basic Ground Instructor for private pilot candidates at a Part 141 Pilot School? If not, must I also earn a Basic Ground School Instructor certificate to do this? If so, what additional Knowledge Tests and/or endorsements must I have? I can't find any differences between the areas covered on knowledge test I passed for the CFI-SP and the stated requirements for Basic Ground Instructor. |
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What are the qualifications required of the flight instructor for training first-time flight instructor applicants in Sport Pilot? Do they need to have held a flight instructor certificate for at least 24 months and have given at least 200 hours of flight training as a flight instructor?
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I am a CFI-Glider with a private SEL rating as well. If I am reading the regs/rules right to get a CFI-SP for a airplane LSA like a Piper Cub, all I need is 5 hours in the aircraft and a flight with a CFI-SP or CFI-Airplane for recommendation and then a different CFI-SP or CFI-Airplane can give the practical exam and the rating. Is this correct???
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I'm a 240 hour Private Pilot, have taken the FOI and AGI writtens and now have my AGI certificate. Have a tailwheel endorsement. Is it true that all I need to do in order to become a sport pilot cfi is train with a sp cfi until they are satisfied with my progress and be endorsed for the written test and the practical checkride. The FOI should be covered by the AGI certificate, correct? |
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Do the training hours from a CFI-Sport Pilot count toward a full Private Pilot license? Would the Sport Pilot CFI be qualified to teach toward a Private Pilot license, or would a traditional ASEL - CFI be needed? |
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What is required to become an LSA CGI and CFI? I hold Commercial sel, mel, IA and would like to move to an LSA |
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If I fail my CFI test? Can I take it again the next day? |
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What does a CFI for sport pilots need in training or certificates to be able to endorse someone for floats on a LSA? |
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Can a Sport Pilot CFI teach in an amatuer built that he owns after the 2010 deadline or does it have to be a SLSA or certified aircraft. (Assuming the anatuer built fits the LSA requirment.) |
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What must a Private Pilot DPE do to become a Sport Pilot DPE? |
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I am a private pilot with about 35 hours in powered parachutes,what do I need to become an instructor? |
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IF I WANT TO BE A CFI IN SPORT FLYING TO DO I HAVE TO GET MY PRIVATE IFR AND COMMERRCIAL AND MY CFI IN A FIXED WING PLANE? |
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I am currently taking sport pilot instruction from an old time CFI who is now flying and instructing under sport pilot rules. I am preparing to take my sport pilot check-ride. I have all my requirements completed for recreational and private pilot, which I would like to complete in the future.
Can this CFI sign me off to take a Recreational pilot written?
Can he prepare me &/ or sign me off for a Recreational pilot check-ride in a LSA?
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I am about to take my Sport Pilot instructor FAA check ride. I would like some direction as to the creation of a teaching program that I will be able to use with my students. It says that the instructor should have one as well as an example of the content. I would like to get access to one. Someone must have these ready made for sale. Can you help me find a supplier? Thanks JOE |
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It is my understanding that a Person holding a PSEL who is also a SP CFI can now somehow teach the SP Private Pilot rating in the categories that they are CFI's in. I was recently told that this was an exemption held by EAA ... any confirmation of this? |
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As a tailwheel qualified sport pilot instructor can I give tail wheel endorsements (using a LSA qualified airplane) to a person holding a PPL? And if so is it the same endorsement that they would get from a regular CFI? If so does that mean that being a SPI limits my ability to training in LSA aircraft but the tailwheel endorsement is not limited to LSA aircraft when issued to someone holding a PPL? |
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I have a private pilots SEL certificate with a tailwheel endorsement, do I need a commercial certificate to get a LSA instructor certificate also how do I go about being a LSA instructor. |
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Can a student pilot take the Private Pilot practical test in a LSA? The student has no other ratings. Once certificated as a Sport Pilot, can the pilot then pursue and take the Private Pilot practical in his own LSA? |
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Can A Sport pilot CFI instruct a Private Pilot with a single engine Airplane rating to fly a Weight shift control trike? Could the Private Pilot exercise Sport Pilot privileges in the trike? |
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I hold a Private Pilot SEL license and am flying under sport pilot. I want a float endorsement. None of the float plane instructors I have contacted know if they can give me a endorsement or what it consists of. |
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I'm a CFI starting to train LSA students. Do they still need a "sport" student pilot certificate via 8710-11, to fly solo and X/C. If so, I assume they could go to a FSDO or IACRA online. |
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I'm a CFI (airplane single engine). Am I allowed to give a towered airport endorsement to a SP gyroplane? My thoughts are review the airspace regs. with the student. Trailer his single place gyro to a class D airport. Have him do 3 T.O. and landings while monitoring him on the radio. I've read Part 61.325 |
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When building time to instruct in a weight shift aircraft that is of a sea class, how much time must be logged in that class of aircraft out of the 150 hour min.? Can most of the hours be obtained with a land weight shift aircaft? |
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Does a Sport CFI ( or a 'regular' CFI) have to have been licensed for 2-years to train/endorse a new Sport CFI candidate? |
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I hold ATP MEL, Commercial SEL and CFII SEL and MEL tickets.
What do I need to do to become an LSA CFI? |
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I hold a commercial license, was a cfi, and have instrument ratings. My cfi rating is not current. What do i have to do to be a sport pilot instructor? |
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I hold an Advanced Ground Instructor rating that was issued in February 2007. I was recently approached to teach ground school for students seeking a Sport Pilot Certificate. FAR 61.215 specifies instruction for any certificte or rating under part 61. I didn't find anything under Part 61 subparts J or K that specify any additional training or endorsements for ground instructors, so am I covered to instruct under 61.215 without any additional endorsements? |
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I am currently a flight instructor and fly Piper Warriors. Can I instruct a pilot to get his sport pilots license in this aircraft if he gets his medical or does it have to be in a light sport airplane. Also i operate out of a class delta airspace is there any other special considerations i need to be worried about. |
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Can a sport pilot instructor be compensated for his flight instruction time without being rated as a commercial pilot? |
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Can I go straight to sport pilot CFI for powered parachute if I currently hold a commercial pilot certificate with a hot air balloon rating or must I first obtain a sport pilot powered parachute rating? |
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As a flight instructor, If i were to own an S-LSA Could I also conduct private pilot training in it? Can private pilots rent my LSA after they have completed their training? |
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I am a current CFI gyroplane with private SEL. What do I need to do to instruct as a sp/cfi airplane. |
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I need to renew my Sport Pilot CFI. Is there a Course specifically designed for us Sport Instructors? AOPA said their refresher course qualifies but I worry since its geared for the higher level CFI's. |
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I'm a CFI ASEL non-sport pilot. Can I give an endorsement for a Class B,C, and D airspace training to Private pilot? He wants to use his own weight-shift aircraft for the training. |
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I have expired Instructor certificates CFI, CFII, and MEI. I understand that by taking one of the tests over will reinstate all. My question, if I get test for a Weight Shift Control Land Instructor will it provide the same result (all of my Instructor certificates reinstated)? |
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lI hold a FAA Flight Instructor- Glider rating, and hold Commercial Airplane and Glider ratings.
I understand that I am presently qualified to instruct in Light Sport Category Gliders, however, with having a significant amount amount of airplane time, do I need to receive additional training in Light Sport Category Airplanes from an instructor and do I require any additional logbook endorsements, or can I simply go to an FAA FSDO to apply for a Flight Instructor- Airplane the Light Sport Category ratings as an administrative procedure? |
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Can a GA CFI instruct Sport Pilot with no further qualifications and testing or is there a SP CFI rating that a GA CFI must acquire? |
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I am a CFI-Airplane and am using a driver's license in lieu of an FAA medical certificate. What do I need to do to give sport pilot instruction? |
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What is the disposition of the 8710-11 form after the instructor has signed off an applicant for float privileges ? Previously these were taken care of by the DPE's, as a subpart H CFI I am not sure what I'm supposed to do with it. |
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I am a member of Eaa and USUA and I am a AFI with USUA.
I have all my paper work fron USUA including my FOI from a FAA testing center.
In Order to become a SP-CFI, Do I have to take the FOI written test agin??? I know I have to take the instructor Knowledge test and I have all my flight time in. What all do I have to do now??? |
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I took my sport pilot witten test in April of 2007. I am having trouble finding an instructor with a sport plane near me for flight training. My airman knowledge test expires April of 2009. Can I get an extention of my test results? |
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Can a pilot, with only a Sport Pilot license, become certified to instruct students towards their Sport Pilot license? |
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How do I find the closest powered parachute Instructors? |
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I'm a private pilot (current medical) looking to get my Sport Pilot CFI. Can I take the SPCFI practical in a standard category airplane? |
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How can a SP-CFI endorse a student to fly solo in a single seat aircraft when the CFI is not able to fly with the student in that specific aircraft? |
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Can a flight school training per FAR 141 use a Light Sport airplane for basic trainig of a private pilot, understanding that the Private check ride must be in a conventional airplane? |
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In regards to the SP solo XC requirement of "with a full-stop landing at a minimum of two points," are the two points other than the home base airport? Or does my student simply takeoff from the home airport, lands at a distant airport (1st point) and come back to land at home (2nd point)? |
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Are there any examiners that would do a checkride for private-SEL in a recently converted n-numbered ELSA with dual controls?? |
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Does EAA or NAFI sponsor a flight instructor refresher clinic with in-depth information about Sport Pilot issues and LSAs? |
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I am a former USUA pilot, but have not flown in 5 years. I would like to be able to be certified to fly a 2 seater amphibian such as a Buccaneer or an Aventura II. Can you recommend a flight school / instructor near Baltimore Maryland?
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I own a E-LSA two passenger dual control powered parachute.I am interested in getting my instructors certificate. Can I teach other students in my E-LSA now and in the future? Or do I have to purchase a new S-LSA powered parachute to instruct students and have them take their Check-Ride in? If I buy a new powered parachute, what are the advantages and disadvantages of buying a E-LSA compare to a S-LSA? |
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Hi. I am a Private Pilot and would like to become a CFI-SP. My question pertains to the cross-country requirements. According to the FAR, you are required to have 25 hours cross-country time, 10 of which are in a single-engine airplane.
I know for a PPL, the cross-country flight must be 50 nm in a straight line from point of departure. For a Sport Pilot license, you need a cross-country with one segment being at least 25 nm.
My question is, what distance does the cross-country flight need to be in order to qualify for a CFI-SP? Since 25 nm segment is required to get your Sport Pilots License, can I log any flight that is 25 nm or more as cross-country time which will qualify for a CFI-SP or do the cross-country flight have to be at least 50 nm. |
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EAA has a list of sport pilot instructors, but is there any listing of flight schools that are currently offering Sport Pilot Training and/or rentals? |
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I have looked in the FARs and I can not find a regulation that a Sport Pilot instructor Airplane can not give a flight review to a private pilot airplane. The following is posted on your site. What is the reference for this?
“Yes, but only for powered parachute and weight shift rated private pilots. A sport pilot flight instructor airplane rated can not give a flight review for a private pilot with airplane rating.”
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I am interested in becoming a CFI-SP. I currently hold private and instrument ratings. Where can I find the training materials for becoming a CFI-SP? |
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I have the required hours for a sport pilot CFI. Am I able to use my drivers license or do I have to have a medical certificate? |
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I am a CFI (glider only), ATP (B737 and Citation 500 type), and commercial SEL, MEL pilot. I do not have a current medical (have never been rejected for a medical). What would i have to do to become a CFI-LS? Thanks for maintaining this web site! |
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I would like to invest in my own sport plane (a two-seat Quad City Challenger II) to reduce training costs. However, I can't find a flight instructor locally (Middlebury, Vermont USA) to teach me to fly the plane. How can I find a sport-pilot flight instructor to teach my how to fly in my own plane? This is the most frustrating part of going the SP route. Thank you. |
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I am a CFIG and also a private pilot SEL what are the hour requirments needed to add Sport Airplane to my Instructor certificate? Also would I have to take a checkride or do a proficiency check? I have been told many different things so your answer will be greatly appreciated. |
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Where can I find the CFI-SP PTS? |
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If I am looking for an LSA fixed wing airplane to add to my flight school for training and rental, what kind of airplane should I be looking for? |
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Does a sport pilot need to obtain a medical in order to become a CFI for sport pilots? Or is the drivers license still sufficent for medical purposes? |
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I'm a private pilot who will be finishing seaplane training in just a week or so. Also, I'm a sport pilot rated for 3 axis & weight-shift. I'll be taking the sport pilot weight shift CFI exam next week (the following week is the oral & practical) and wondered what it would take to also include sport pilot CFI for seaplane. Appreciate the help!! |
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I am a flight instructor and intend to begin giving LSA flight instruction. Are LSA students required to have the standard TSA endorsement before they begin taking Light Sport flight training? |
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Is a commercial certificate required in order for a SP-CFI to charge for training? |
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Do all Certified flight instructors need to register with the TSA? regardless of whom they teach independently? |
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Who conducts the check ride for a sport pilot instructor (ASEL) if it is the first CFI certificate? Any designated examiner or the FAA/FSDO? |
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I am currently a flight instructor non-sport and am considering adding a PPC instructor at the sport level. Does taking the checkride for this count as a renewal for my current flight instructor certificate? |
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What's the process for becoming a sport pilot CFI for seaplanes? I'm currently a sport pilot CFI and a private pilot rated for single engine land & seaplane? I can't seem to be able to chase this down? |
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Sport Pilot CFI vs. CFI
Does the training from a SP CFI count toward future ratings or must I use a full CFI to fullfill the training requirements?
NAFI 24900
Scott Johnson, CFI |
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I am a commercial instrument pilot with a current medical certificate so I can operate a Cessna 152 as PIC.
I am also a CFI Sport Pilot. Can I make entries in one of my a Sport Pilot student's log book for flight instruction I have given him in a Cessna 152 as long as I was POSITIVELY the PIC? |
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Can a Sport Pilot CFI give instruction/endorsement for a Private Pilot practical test in a Powered Parachute (either add-on or initial)? If not, can a "regular" CFI with sport pilot level privileges in Powered Parachutes? Seems that there is only Sport Pilot level CFI privilege for these aircraft--so not clear who is an "authorized CFI" for private privileges. |
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Wanting to persue a career in flying but found out that i am colorblind and can only recieve a sports licence. What options if any would i have for a career in flying? |
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Is a CFI required to have 5 hours PIC flight time in a S-LSA in order to give a flight review in that make and model of S-LSA? The ASA Guide to the Flight Review, 5th ed., seems to say yes on page 2-9. Doesn't sound correct to me. |
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What are the LSA requirements for flight training? I am an aspiring CFI-SP who will be purchasing my own LSA for instruction and rental. Do i need an S-LSA? |
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I am a private pilot with about 170 total time hours in a cessna 150, 172, With a class 3 medical. I am about to take the basic ground instructor test, what more do i need to become a sport pilot, light sport pilot instructor? Does a sport pilot instructor have to instruct me, or can any cfi help me? |
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I am curent cfi but dont have a curent medical can I instruct in an LSA Plane Keith |
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Can a Light Sport Instructor charge for lessons if he or she does not also have a Commercial rating? (Can a CFI charge for lessons if he/she does not also have a Commercial rating?)
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If I have a current cfi but don t have a current medical can I instruct in lsa aircraft. |
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I am a CFI/CFII and have already signed off a couple students for Sport Licenses. I have a few students now looking to get the B,C,D airspace signoff. Is there a reg that specifies how much training is required? What is your normal routine before you sign someone off for this endorsement? I have already taken the student into class D airspace several times, but wondering if I should take them into C as well. |
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I took few rides in trike and loved it. Soon I will be having my own 2 seats trike (used). I will get my SP training in my own trike. My question is, If I want to go for my CFI-SP (FOR TRIKES ONLY), can I complete required 150 hours on my trike or 100 hours out of 150 hours must be done on other powered aircrafts. |
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Hello,
My name is Robert Nolan, I am a powered parachute sport pilot CFI, how do I post myself to your list of instructors?
Thanks for your time and attention.
Take care,
Robert |
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I am a Flight Instructor with Light Sport Rating and have been asked the question "Will my dual instruction be accepted by the FAA as accredited dual if my student chooses to later train for the Private Pilot Certificate?" |
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As an active CFI, I often use the forum board on jetcareers.com. I think having a forum here would be great. Any chance of that happening? |
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I am planning to become a CFI-SP. Can I take the regular CFI written test or do I specifically have to take a CF-SP written? |
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I just became a Light Sport CFI. I hold a private license. If a private pilot comes to me for a biennial in a light sport airplane is the biennial valid for his private license flying non light sport airplanes? My airplane is an Ercoupe 415c. |
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Am I to understand that a commercial license is NOT required in order to become a Sport Pilot Instructor? I've read the FARs and there seems to be no mention of this. |
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I am somewhat confused about the requirement to becom a Sport Pilot CFI. Does holding a current CFI meet ther requiremnts? If not what is reguired> |
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For Weight Shift Sport Pilot Instructor - is the requirement 150 hours in category and class of acft or just 150 looged flight hours (ie I have 80 hours private pilot and 100 hours Weight Shift sport Pilot) |
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Can a CFI-SP who is also a licensed private pilot instruct a Sport Pilot student in a Cessna 182? (I understand that the student could only solo in a sport pilot legal airplane.) |
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I can't find a sport pilot instructor within 50 miles of my location. Can a regular flight instructor teach me for sport pilot. If so can i use a normal aircraft for the dual instruction, or am I required to take the dual in a slsa. |
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Hi,
Time requirement aside, from what I can see, a Private Pilot wanting to become a Sport Pilot Instructor need only take the necessary training and written tests, then do the Checkride? No Commercial Rating required? I understand this is not the route everyone goes, but I think this suits me better.
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I am a sport pilot instructor (SEL) with a student that one day would like a PPL. Does the instruction I give qualify towards the instruction required for a PPL? |
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I have an expired CFII certificate(more than 2 years) and no medical. I currently fly under LSA rules. What must I do to be able to instruct under LSA rules. |
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