When you become a Sport Pilot Examiner (SPE), you will have the privilege to administer practical tests for sport pilot applicants flying light-sport aircraft (LSA). As a Sport Pilot Instructor Examiner (SPIE) you will have the privilege to administer practical tests for airplane sport pilot certified flight instructor (CFIS) and sport pilot applicants. To become a SPE or SPIE you must:

To become a SPE or SPIE you must:

• Be at least 18 years old.
• Have at least a current and valid sport pilot certified flight instructor certificate.
• Meet minimum flight time requirements (PIC total – 250 hours, PIC in LSA Category – 100 hours, Total Flight Instruction given – 100 hours, Total Flight Instruction given In LSA Category – 50 hours, PIC Last 12 Months In LSA Category – 25 hours).
• Apply and be accepted to attend the FAA airplane examiner seminar. NATIONAL EXAMINER BOARD – DESIGNATED PILOT EXAMINER CANDIDATE APPLICATION (.pdf).
• Take the Examiner Knowledge test
• Successfully complete the FAA examiner seminar.
• For complete information on the FAA Sport Pilot Examiner program refer to the SPORT PILOT EXAMINER HANDBOOK (.pdf).