Sport Pilot CFI and FAR's

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Hey guys,
Since I am a CFIG, 61.429 would allow me to teach at the sport pilot
glider level without getting the 5 hours of make and model time in,
correct?

Now, 61.419 tells me that I can obtain addtional priviliges to provide
training in other light-sport aircraft such as LSA single engine land,
by getting and completing a endorsement and proficency check by another
instructor, correct?

However, since I am not a "fully rated CFI" in airplanes, I can only
instruct pilots to the sport-pilot level and need 5 PIC time in the
make and model to instruct, correct? I heard about the 5 hours PIC, but
could find it nowhere in the FAR's, anybody?

Could you do that without being rated in airplanes? If not, what level SEL
certificate would you need to have? This is an academically interesting subject
to me, as I am also a CFIG, but only have a Private rating in airplanes.
("academic" because I have zero desire to actually instruct in airplanes)


While we are on the subject, I remain confused about when a ground
instructor certificate is needed. As a CFIG could I legally teach a Private
Pilot SEL course or would I need to first get a Ground Instructor certificate?

Vaughn


Vaughn