Plain English Meaning
People who are officially qualified and licensed to teach others how to fly or how to understand the knowledge needed for flying.
Full Definition
Certificated professionals who teach aeronautical knowledge and flight skills to student pilots and other airmen. The category includes ground instructors, flight instructors (CFIs), and instructors who teach at FAA-approved training schools, each holding specific certificates and ratings issued by the FAA that authorize them to provide instruction in particular subjects or aircraft.
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Seen in the Aviation Instructor’s when discussing the role, duties, , and responsibilities of people who train students.