This FAA handbook is mandatory for designated pilot examiners and an excellent reference for flight instructors. Topics covered are prerequisites, privileges, responsibilities, limitations, and procedures for renewal.

This Flight Standards Service manual has been published by the Fed. Aviation Admin. (FAA) to establish the standards for the knowledge & skills necessary for the issuance of a Sport Pilot Certificate. It is the standard that shall be used by FAA inspectors & designated pilot examiners (DPEs) when conducting sport pilot & flight instructor with a sport pilot rating practical tests or proficiency checks. Charts & tables..