§ 61.401 What is the purpose of this subpart?
14 CFR Part 61 — Subpart K—Flight Instructors With a Sport Pilot Rating
Official text — 14 CFR § 61.401
REGULATION — LEGALLY BINDING(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.
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