Ground Instructor Issuance

Old Buzzard Aviation can issue a Ground Instructor Certificate to any Applicant who meets the following requirements:

 

1.  Be at least 18 years of age and be able to read, write, and speak English)

2.  Pass at least two FAA knowledge tests—or more, depending on the certificate you wish to earn. For the basic ground instructor certificate you must pass the Ground Instructor—Basic Knowledge Test as well as the Fundamentals of Instructing Knowledge Test. If you are a teacher or otherwise meet the requirements in Part 61.213, you are exempt from the latter exam.

3.  An advanced ground instructor certificate requires a few additional test questions, and is a good investment of your time. With the advanced certificate, you gain additional privileges—such as being able to provide ground training in the aeronautical knowledge areas for any rating under Part 61, except for an instrument rating (that requires an instrument ground instructor rating).

 

Once you meet the requirements above, book an appointment with me to get your Ground Instructor Certificate:

 

 

 

Note:  After your certificate is issued, you'll need an endorsement from an “authorized instructor” to get started; thereafter, show employment as an instructor every 12 months—or take an approved flight instructor renewal course.  I provide the "authorized instructor" endorsement as well, but this will require approximately a 1 hr meeting.

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