Flight instructor
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A person who holds a flight instructor certificate is authorized within the limitations of that person's flight instructor certificate and ratings to give training and endorsements that are required for, and relate to:
- A student pilot certificate;
- A pilot certificate;
- A flight instructor certificate;
- A ground instructor certificate;
- An instrument rating;
- A flight review, operating privilege, or recency of experience requirement of this part;
- A practical test; and
- A knowledge test.
- Be at least 18 years of age
- Be able to read, speak, write, and understand the English language.
- Hold either a commercial pilot certificate or airline transport certificate with:
- Pass the required written test - Both the Fundamentals of Instruction and Areas of Aeronautical Knowledge.
- Pass the required Practical Test
- Log at least 15 hours as pilot incommand in the category and class of aircraft that is appropriate to the flight instuctor rating being sought.
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