Description
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), Basic Ground Instructor certificate authorizes an individual to provide ground training. Basic Ground Instructors are authorized to provide ground training in the eronautical knowledge areas required for the issuance of a sport pilot certificate, recreational pilot certificate, private pilot certificate, or associated ratings under this part; ground training required for a sport pilot, recreational pilot, and private pilot flight review; and a recommendation for a knowledge test required for the issuance of a sport pilot certificate, recreational pilot certificate, or private pilot certificate. Applicants must meet experience requirements. Applicants must pass a written exam.
Details
If significant education or training is needed? Yes
If significant work experience is needed? Yes
Is an exam required? Yes
How many years until certification must be renewed? 2 year(s)
Certification can be renewed with Continuing Education Units? Unknown
Certification can be renewed with re-examination? Unknown
Certification can be renewed with Continuing Professional Development? Unknown
Certification can be renewed in multiple ways? Unknown
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