wrote:
Hey guys,
I'm preparing to get LSA CFI but I had two more questions:

61.415 (f) states that: You may not provide training to operate a
light-sport aircraft in Class B, C, and D airspace, at an airport
located in Class B, C, or D airspace, and to, from, through, or at an
airport having an operational control tower, unless you have the
endorsement specified in §61.325, or are otherwise authorized to
conduct operations in this airspace and at these airports

What does it mean to be otherwise authorized? I am a commercially
rated
power pilot, does that mean I am autorized to give instruction into
Class B, C or D airspace?

Also the same goes for the speed restriction:
(g) You may not provide training in a light-sport aircraft with a VH
greater than 87 knots CAS unless you have the endorsement specified in
§61.327, or are otherwise authorized to operate that light-sport
aircraft.

Am I authorized???



I'd check with either the EAA or FSDO but I think you are. It's my gut
feeling that all of the rules you quote (with the exception of the
"otherwise authorized..." part) are aimed at LSA ONLY instructors with no
additional rating. Your Comm certificate makes you otherwise authorized. The
same wording is used elsewhere in the regs and gives a person licenced as a
private or higher the authorization to do things that an LSA only pilot
can't while operating under the LSA rules.