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51 ms- §61.327REGULATION — LEGALLY BINDING
Are there specific endorsement requirements to operate an aircraft based on VH?
(a) Except as specified in paragraph (c) of this section, if you hold a sport pilot certificate and you seek to operate an aircraft meeting the performance limits and design requirements of § 61.316 that is an airplane with a VH less than o
- §61.329REGULATION — LEGALLY BINDING
How do I obtain privileges to operate an aircraft at night?
You may act as pilot in command with a sport pilot certificate during night operations if you: (a) Receive 3 hours of night flight training in the specific category and class from an authorized instructor that includes— (1) Conduct at lea
- §61.331REGULATION — LEGALLY BINDING
How do I obtain privileges to operate an aircraft with retractable landing gear or an airplane with a manual controllable pitch propeller?
(a) If you hold a sport pilot certificate and seek privileges to operate an aircraft with retractable landing gear, you must either— (1) Satisfy the training and endorsement requirements specified in § 61.31(e), or (2) Receive and log gro
- §91.331REGULATION — LEGALLY BINDING
Space support vehicle flights: Operating limitations
(a) A person may operate an aircraft to conduct a space support vehicle flight carrying persons or property for compensation or hire provided— (1) The aircraft has a special airworthiness certificate issued under § 21.191 of this chapter.
- §91.401REGULATION — LEGALLY BINDING
Applicability
(a) This subpart prescribes rules governing the maintenance, preventive maintenance, and alterations of U.S.-registered civil aircraft operating within or outside of the United States. (b) Sections 91.405, 91.409, 91.411, 91.417, and 91.41
- §61.401REGULATION — LEGALLY BINDING
What is the purpose of this subpart?
(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 limi
- §91.403REGULATION — LEGALLY BINDING
General
(a) The owner or operator of an aircraft is primarily responsible for maintaining that aircraft in an airworthy condition, including compliance with part 39 of this chapter. (b) No person may perform maintenance, preventive maintenance, or
- §61.403REGULATION — LEGALLY BINDING
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 becau
- §91.405REGULATION — LEGALLY BINDING
Maintenance required
Each owner or operator of an aircraft— (a) Shall have that aircraft inspected as prescribed in subpart E of this part and shall between required inspections, except as provided in paragraph (c) of this section, have discrepancies repaired
- §61.405REGULATION — LEGALLY BINDING
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 fr
- §91.407REGULATION — LEGALLY BINDING
Operation after maintenance, preventive maintenance, rebuilding, or alteration
(a) No person may operate any aircraft that has undergone maintenance, preventive maintenance, rebuilding, or alteration unless— (1) It has been approved for return to service by a person authorized under § 43.7 of this chapter; and (2) T
- §61.407REGULATION — LEGALLY BINDING
What aeronautical knowledge must I have to apply for a flight instructor certificate with a sport pilot rating?
(a) Except as specified in paragraph (c) of this section you must receive and log ground training from an authorized instructor on the fundamentals of instruction that includes: (1) The learning process. (2) Elements of effective teaching
- §91.409REGULATION — LEGALLY BINDING
Inspections
(a) Except as provided in paragraph (c) of this section, no person may operate an aircraft unless, within the preceding 12 calendar months, it has had— (1) An annual inspection in accordance with part 43 of this chapter and has been approv
- §61.409REGULATION — LEGALLY BINDING
What flight proficiency requirements must I meet to apply for a flight instructor certificate with a sport pilot rating?
You must receive and log ground and flight training from an authorized instructor on the following areas of operation for the aircraft category and class in which you seek flight instructor privileges: (a) Technical subject areas. (b) Pre
- §91.411REGULATION — LEGALLY BINDING
Altimeter system and altitude reporting equipment tests and inspections
(a) No person may operate an airplane, or helicopter, in controlled airspace under IFR unless— (1) Within the preceding 24 calendar months, each static pressure system, each altimeter instrument, and each automatic pressure altitude report
- §61.411REGULATION — LEGALLY BINDING
What aeronautical experience must I have to apply for a flight instructor certificate with a sport pilot rating?
Use the following table to determine the experience you must have for each aircraft category and class:
- §61.412REGULATION — LEGALLY BINDING
Do I need additional training to provide instruction on control and maneuvering an airplane solely by reference to the instruments in an aircraft based on VH?
To provide flight training under § 61.93(e)(12) on control and maneuvering an airplane solely by reference to the flight instruments for the purpose of issuing a solo cross-country endorsement under § 61.93(c)(1) to a student pilot seeking
- §91.413REGULATION — LEGALLY BINDING
ATC transponder tests and inspections
(a) No persons may use an ATC transponder that is specified in 91.215(a), 121.345(c), or § 135.143(c) of this chapter unless, within the preceding 24 calendar months, the ATC transponder has been tested and inspected and found to comply wit
- §61.413REGULATION — LEGALLY BINDING
What are the privileges of my flight instructor certificate with a sport pilot rating?
(a) If you hold a flight instructor certificate with a sport pilot rating, you are authorized, within the limits of your certificate and rating, to conduct ground training, flight training, certain checking events, and to issue endorsements
- §91.415REGULATION — LEGALLY BINDING
Changes to aircraft inspection programs
(a) Whenever the Administrator finds that revisions to an approved aircraft inspection program under § 91.409(f)(4) or § 91.1109 are necessary for the continued adequacy of the program, the owner or operator must, after notification by the