14 CFR · Part 61

14 CFR § 61.403

What are the age, language, and pilot certificate requirements for a flight instructor certificate with a sport pilot rating?

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

To be eligible for a flight instructor certificate with a sport pilot rating you must:

(a)

Be at least 18 years old.

(b)

Be able to read, speak, write, and understand English. If you cannot read, speak, write, and understand English because of medical reasons, the FAA may place limits on your certificate as are necessary for the safe operation of aircraft.

(c)

Hold at least a sport pilot certificate with category and class ratings or privileges, as applicable, that are appropriate to the flight instructor privileges sought.

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