FI.I.E.K3FAA-S-ACS-25 · Nov 2023Knowledge

Flight instructor qualifications and professionalism.

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Flight instructor qualifications and professionalism.

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The aviation instructor is the central figure in aviation training and bears responsibility for all phases of required training. The flight instructor assumes total responsibility for training an individual to meet the standards required for certification within an ever-changing operating environment. As professionals, aviation instructors strive to maintain the highest level of knowledge, training, and currency in the field of aviation.

FAA references

  1. AIH ch. 8 (pp. 8-7–8-8) — FAA-H-8083-9B
  2. PHAK ch. 1 (p. 1-19) — FAA-H-8083-25C (2023)
  3. AIH ch. 8 (p. 8-10) — FAA-H-8083-9B
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