14 CFR · Part 61

14 CFR § 61.217

Recent experience requirements.

This reproduces published FAA reference text for study. It does not replace the current official FAA publication or regulation.

The holder of a ground instructor certificate may not perform the duties of a ground instructor unless the person can show that one of the following occurred during the preceding 12 calendar months:

(a)

Employment or activity as a ground instructor giving pilot, flight instructor, or ground instructor training;

(b)

Employment or activity as a flight instructor giving pilot, flight instructor, or ground instructor ground or flight training;

(c)

Completion of an approved flight instructor refresher course and receipt of a graduation certificate for that course; or

(d)

An endorsement from an authorized instructor certifying that the person has demonstrated knowledge in the subject areas prescribed under § 61.213(a)(3) and (a)(4), as appropriate.

Reflects the eCFR edition current as of July 6, 2026. Retrieved from ecfr.gov on July 17, 2026.