Privileges & Limitations

Question 1

When is a CFI required to give ground and flight training before giving an endorsement?

Answer 1

61.195(d)(1-6)

• Student Pilot Solo
• Student Pilot Cross-Country Flight
• Student Pilot Solo in a Class B
• Recreational Pilot
• Flight Review IAW 61.56(a)
• IPC IAW 61.57(d)

Question 2

When providing flight training, what requirements must the aircraft meet?

Answer 2

61.195(g)(2)(i-ii)

• Aircraft must have at least 2 pilot stations and be of the same category, class & type (if appropriate) that applies to the pilot certificate or rating sought
• For single-place aircraft, the pre-solo flight training must have been provided in an aircraft that has 2 pilot stations and of the same category, class & type

Question 3

What are the requirements to give ground training to an initial applicant for a flight instructor certificate?

Answer 3

An instructor must:

• Hold a ground or flight instructor certificate with the appropriate rating
  • Has held that certificate for at least 24 calendar months
  • Has given at least 40 hours of ground training

or

• Hold a ground or flight instructor certificate with the appropriate rating, and has given at least 100 hours of ground training in an FAA-approved course

Question 4

What are the time limitations on a flight instructor giving flight instruction?

Answer 4

• In ANY 24-consecutive hour period, no more than 8 hours of flight training can be given