***Link*** :: [§ 61.183 Eligibility requirements.](https://www.ecfr.gov/current/title-14/section-61.183) ***Description*** :: `= this.link` ***Author*** :: [[FAA]] #### Key Quotes (Paraphrased) - Hold either a [[CPL|commercial pilot certificate]] or [[ATP|airline transport pilot]] certificate with: - aircraft category and class rating that is appropriate - instrument rating - Logbook endorsements on: - Knowledge areas from [[FAR 61.185 CFI Knowledge Reqs|FAR 61.185]] - Areas of operation from [[FAR 61.187 CFI Flight Reqs|FAR 61.187]] - Pass knowledge tests ([[FOI]] & [[FIA]]) on areas [[FAR 61.185 CFI Knowledge Reqs|FAR 61.185]] - Pass a [[CFI ACS|pratical test]] - Receive an endorsement for [[Spin Lesson Plan|spin training]]