14 C.F.R. § 61.407 What aeronautical knowledge must I have to apply for a flight instructor certificate with a sport pilot rating?
Title 14 - Aeronautics and Space
(a) Except as specified in paragraph (c) of this section you must receive and log ground training from an authorized instructor on the fundamentals of instruction that includes: (1) The learning process. (2) Elements of effective teaching. (3) Student evaluation and testing. (4) Course development. (5) Lesson planning. (6) Classroom training techniques. (b) You must receive and log ground training from an authorized instructor on the aeronautical knowledge areas applicable to a sport pilot certificate for the aircraft category and class in which you seek flight instructor privileges. (c) You do not have to meet the requirements of paragraph (a) of this section if you— (1) Hold a flight instructor certificate or ground instructor certificate issued under this part; (2) Hold a current teacher's certificate issued by a State, county, city, or municipality; or (3) Are employed as a teacher at an accredited college or university.
Title 14: Aeronautics and Space
PART 61—CERTIFICATION: PILOTS, FLIGHT INSTRUCTORS, AND GROUND INSTRUCTORS
Subpart K—Flight Instructors With a Sport Pilot Rating
§ 61.407 What aeronautical knowledge must I have to apply for a flight instructor certificate with a sport pilot rating?

