Regulation · 14 CFRCurrent as of October 27, 2026 (eCFR)
14 CFR 61.417 Will my flight instructor certificate with a sport pilot rating list aircraft category and class ratings?
Subpart K—Flight Instructors With a Sport Pilot Rating
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Your flight instructor certificate does not list aircraft category and class ratings. When you successfully pass the practical test for a flight instructor certificate with a sport pilot rating, regardless of the aircraft privileges you seek, the FAA will issue you a flight instructor certificate with a sport pilot rating without any category and class ratings. The FAA will provide you with a logbook endorsement for the category and class of aircraft you are authorized to provide training in.
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