CGI Regulatory & Safety Standards 2

Question 1

Under 14 CFR 61.213, what is the minimum age to be eligible for a ground instructor certificate?

Accepted Answer

18 years

Answer

14 CFR 61.213 requires a ground instructor applicant to be at least 18 years of age.

Question 2

Which ground instructor rating authorizes ground training for an instrument proficiency check?

Accepted Answer

Instrument Ground Instructor

Answer

Per 61.215, only the Instrument Ground Instructor rating covers ground training for an instrument proficiency check.

Question 3

A Basic Ground Instructor may recommend an applicant for which knowledge test?

Accepted Answer

Private pilot

Answer

Basic ground instructors may recommend applicants for the sport, recreational, and private pilot knowledge tests.

Question 4

Which statement about the medical requirements for a ground instructor is correct?

Accepted Answer

No medical certificate is required

Answer

Ground instructors do not act as crewmembers, so Part 61 does not require them to hold a medical certificate.

Question 5

An applicant for a ground instructor certificate need not pass the Fundamentals of Instructing test if they:

Accepted Answer

Hold a current flight instructor certificate

Answer

61.213(b) exempts current flight instructors and certain certified teachers from the FOI knowledge test.

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