FAA Multi Engine

Written by Head of Training | 16 June 2009

Multiengine Requirements Summary: 61.63c

NEW REGULATION: For flight training in aircraft that weigh 12,500 pounds or less, as currently written, the rule requires every student and certificated pilot to prove his or her citizenship status (including U.S. citizens) prior to undertaking flight training for a new or the addition of a certificate or rating. Foreign flight students must complete a background check process with TSA.

Hold a valid pilot certificate;

Present a record endorsed by a flight instructor certifying stating that the applicant has been found competent in the aeronautical knowledge areas appropriate to the rating sought;

Present a record endorsed by a flight instructor certifying stating that the applicant has been found competent in the areas of operation areas appropriate to the rating sought;

Pass an oral exam and practical flight test.

FAR 61.183 [Complete Eligibility Requirements Multiengine CFI]

To be eligible for a flight instructor certificate or rating, you must:

Be at least 18 years of age.
Be able to read, speak, write and understand the English language.
Hold either a commercial or airline transport pilot certificate with an aircraft category and class rating appropriate to the flight instructor rating sought.
Hold an instrument rating, if you hold a commercial pilot certificate and are applying for a instructor certificate with an airplane rating, or a powered-lift rating, or an instrument rating.
Log at least 15 hours as pilot in command in the category and class of aircraft that is appropriate to the flight instructor rating sought.
Pass the knowledge tests.
Pass the practical test which includes the following maneuvers:

*Steep Turns

*Stalls

*VMC Demonstration

*Emergency Descent

*Slow Flight

*Engine Shutdown and Restart inflight

*Single Engine (simulated) landing

*Short/Soft Field Takeoff & Landings

FAR 61.185 [Complete Aeronautical Knowledge]

If you are applying for a flight instructor certificate, you must receive and log ground training from an authorized instructor on:

The fundamentals of instructing, including the learning process, elements of effective teaching, student evaluation and testing, course development, lesson planning and classroom training techniques.
The aeronautical knowledge areas for a recreational, private, and commercial pilot certificate applicable to the aircraft category for which flight instructor privileges are sought.
The aeronautical knowledge areas for the instrument rating applicable to the category for which instrument flight instructor privileges are sought.