What is the purpose of this subpart?

This regulation introduces the subpart that governs flight instructor certificates with a sport pilot rating. It outlines what topics the subpart will cover: the eligibility requirements you must meet to earn this certificate, the aeronautical knowledge you need to demonstrate, the flight proficiency standards you must achieve, the endorsements involved in the process, and the privileges you'll have (along with their limitations) once certificated.

The regulation also notes that other sections of Part 61 apply to sport pilot flight instructors for logging flight time and taking required tests.

In practical terms, this is a roadmap section that tells you what to expect in the rest of the subpart. If you're pursuing a sport pilot flight instructor certificate, the following regulations in this subpart will detail each of these five areas. It's the FAA's way of organizing the requirements so you know what's coming and can navigate the regulations more easily.

*This is a plain-English summary for study only. The official 14 CFR text on this page is controlling — always read the current regulation and consult a CFI.*