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Section 61.405

in an airplane that has a VH less than
or equal to 87 knots CAS; and
(2) Receive a logbook endorsement
from the authorized instructor who
provided the training specified in paragraph (a)(1) of this section certifying
that you are proficient in the operation
of light-sport aircraft that is an airplane with a VH less than or equal to 87
knots CAS.
(b) If you hold a sport pilot certificate and you seek to operate a lightsport aircraft that has a VH 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 VH greater
than 87 knots CAS; and
(2) Receive a logbook endorsement
from the authorized instructor who
provided the training specified in paragraph (b)(1) of this section certifying
that you are proficient in the operation
of light-sport aircraft with a VH greater than 87 knots CAS.
(c) The training and endorsements required by paragraph (a) of this section
are not required if you have logged
flight time as pilot in command of an
airplane with a VH 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
SOURCE: Docket No. FAA-2001-11133, 69 FR
44875, July 27, 2004, unless otherwise noted.

Section 61.401 What is the purpose of this
subpart?

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(a) This part prescribes the following
requirements that apply to a flight instructor 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]

Section 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
may place limits on your certificate as
are necessary for the safe operation of
light-sport aircraft.
(c) Hold at least a sport pilot certificate with category and class ratings or
privileges, as applicable, that are appropriate to the flight instructor privileges sought.
[Doc. No. FAA-2001-11133, 69 FR 44875, July
27, 2004, as amended by Amdt. 61-124, 74 FR
42562, Aug. 21, 2009]

Section 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 certificate with a sport pilot rating you must
pass the following tests:
(a) Knowledge test. Before you take a
knowledge test, you must receive a logbook endorsement certifying you are
prepared for the test from an authorized instructor who trained you or
evaluated your home-study course on
the aeronautical knowledge areas listed in Section 61.407. You must pass knowledge
tests on - 
(1) The fundamentals of instructing
listed in Section 61.407(a), unless you meet the
requirements of Section 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
Section 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;

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