This is a cross post to something I put on the AOPA forums as I am really stumped for an answer and hope that somebody can help me out.
Somebody asked me a question which is one of those where I just always assumed the answer until they made a good argument and we actually read the reg's.
61.195 (c) Instrument Rating. A flight instructor who provides instrument flight training for the issuance of an instrument rating or a type rating not limited to VFR must hold an instrument rating on his or her flight instructor certificate and pilot certificate that is appropriate to the category and class of aircraft in which instrument training is being provided.
Can a CFI without an instrument instructor rating give instrument instruction in sim? My thought would be no but in reading the regulations says maybe, can somebody point what I am missing. Appreciate any comments providing supporting text, not just personal opinions.
Somebody asked me a question which is one of those where I just always assumed the answer until they made a good argument and we actually read the reg's.
61.195 (c) Instrument Rating. A flight instructor who provides instrument flight training for the issuance of an instrument rating or a type rating not limited to VFR must hold an instrument rating on his or her flight instructor certificate and pilot certificate that is appropriate to the category and class of aircraft in which instrument training is being provided.
Can a CFI without an instrument instructor rating give instrument instruction in sim? My thought would be no but in reading the regulations says maybe, can somebody point what I am missing. Appreciate any comments providing supporting text, not just personal opinions.