I have had to take short "unofficial: written tests as part of the "oral"
before a practical test. This doesn't seem unreasonable to me. If someone
can demonstrate an "official" written that is required before one can take
the practical test, I would appreciate the reference. (Given the condition
that one already has some sort of Flight Instructor rating)

Allan

"Tony Verhulst" wrote in message
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ADP wrote:
And 14 CFR 61.191 (b)

You don't need to take the written! 14 CFR 61.183(e)1

These regs say that the applicant does not have to conform to FAR
61.185(a)(1) - which is esentially the FOI (Fundementals Of Instructing)
only.

When a local FAA inspector went for his CFIG (he already was CFI
everything else) he said that he had to take a short (25 question)
knowledge test pertaining to gliders only. He should know.

I'm still searching the regs on this. FARs are written by lawyers for
lawyers.

Tony V.