FAA Notice N8900.204 - English Proficiency

Yes, but all CFIs get caught up with the FAA Notice to do the FAA's job for them.

So sure, I'll sign an 8710 recommending a check ride, and warn the FAA or DPE that this guy may have problems understanding your instructions during a check ride. So why would i sign an 8710 with a known failure as the result?

This goes back to the TSA instruction for CFIs to be able to determine that birth certificates or other US identification is not a forgery and we are teaching US citizens and not foreigners.

T

On Tuesday, February 12, 2013 8:37:47 PM UTC-5, T wrote:
Yes, but all CFIs get caught up with the FAA Notice to do the FAA's job for them.


This goes beyond checkrides and 8710s. Strictly interpreted, a Flight Review disclosing a language proficiency problem should be reported to the FAA.
https://www.faasafety.gov/files/noti...N_8900_204.pdf mentions an Advisory Circular with the criteria for English Language proficiency. While aimed at International students, it does not exclude US citizens. Judgement is called for here.