***Link*** :: [§ 61.185 Aeronautical knowledge.](https://www.ecfr.gov/current/title-14/section-61.185) ***Description*** :: `= this.link` ***Author*** :: [[FAA]] #### Key Quotes A person who is applying for a flight instructor certificate must receive and log ground training from an authorized instructor on: 1. The fundamentals of instructing, including: 1. The learning process 2. Elements of effective teaching 3. Student evaluation and testing 4. Course development 5. Lesson planning 6. Classroom training techniques 2. The aeronautical knowledge areas for a [[FAR 61.97|recreational]], [[FAR 61.105 PPL Knowledge Reqs|private]], and [[FAR 61.125 CPL Knowledge Reqs|commercial]] pilot certificate 3. The [[FAR 61.65 Instrument Rating Reqs|aeronautical knowledge areas for the instrument rating]]