I’m a current CFI under subpart H that wants to instruct in both powered parachutes and weight shift control aircraft. What do I need to do?
First step is to conduct a proficiency check to add the pws or ppc privilege at the Sport Pilot level. Once the pilot privilege is obtained then the flight instructor privilege can be added. You will need to add the appropriate category/class privilege at the CFI-Sport Pilot level. Note that this is a privilege and not a rating; as such you will not have to pass a checkride but a proficiency check. Current CFIs who wish to instruct in aircraft they are not currently rated, such as powered parachutes or weight-shift control aircraft must add the privilege at the sport pilot instructor level by proficiency check in accordance with FAR 61.419 as described below. (a) Receive a logbook endorsement from the authorized instructor who trained you on the applicable areas of operation certifying you have met the aeronautical knowledge and flight proficiency requirements for the additional category and class flight instructor privilege you seek; (b) Successfully complete a proficiency check from
