Publications, Forms, Endorsements
Useful publications, forms, and endorsement information for the certified flight instructor (CFI) and the certified flight instructor – sport (CFIS) instructing in airplane light-sport aircraft (LSA).
- FAA Form 8710-11, Airman Certificate and/or Rating Application (PDF)
This document includes FAA For 8710-11, which must be completed any time you recommend a student for a checkride — or need to renew your flight instructor certificate. It includes the FAA’s instructions for completing the form. FAA Form 8710-11 - Sample of Certified Letter from FAA-Recognized Ultralight Organization (PDF)
C ertified copy of ultralight training records to obtain credit for experience in an Ultralight vehicle. Sample letter - Proficiency Check Procedures for Obtaining Additional Category/Class Sport Pilot Privileges (PDF)
For flight instructors conduction proficiency check in accordance with 14 CFR 61.321 and 61.419. Includes definition of the difference between a proficiency check and a practical test. Proficiency Check Procedures - Sport Pilot Program Flight Instructor Duties and Responsibilities (MS Power Point)
Outlines the duties and responsiblities of a flight instructor in the sport pilot program. CFI Duties - Light-Sport Certification Eligibility, Training and Testing Requirements (PDF)
Outlines the certification, eligibility, training and testing requirements of sport pilots flying light-sport aircraft. LSA Requirements - FSDO Appointed Designated Pilot Examiners (PDF)
AFS-610-F01_3-20-09 - Light-Sport Standardization Board-Designated Pilot Examiner Candidate (PDF)
Application to become a light-sport standardization board-designated pilot examiner candidate.
FAA 8710-12
More: Benefits of sport pilot to CFIs | CFI guide to sport pilot and light-sport aircraft | Certificate renewal
Related: Become a sport pilot instructor | CFI operating as a sport pilot instructor | Ultralight flight instructors | Become a sport pilot examiner | Find a flight instructor | Find a flight school | Hamilton Pilot Training System | Tools for CFIs
