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CFI-S: Do I need an endorsement for FOI exam?

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I'm a sport pilot who's looking to become a CFI-S. I bought the Gleim package for ground school but no FOI endorsement is provided.

I'm confused about 61.405(a). It says:

(a) Knowledge test. Before you take a knowledge test, you must receive a logbook endorsement certifying you are prepared for the test from an authorized instructor who trained you or evaluated your home-study course on the aeronautical knowledge areas listed in § 61.407. You must pass knowledge tests on -

(1) The fundamentals of instructing listed in § 61.407(a), unless you meet the requirements of § 61.407(c); and

(2) The aeronautical knowledge areas for a sport pilot certificate applicable to the aircraft category and class for which flight instructor privileges are sought.

How I'm reading that is that you need to have 2 separate endorsements for each exam. But everyone I'm talking to note that the FOI exam require no endorsements. So I'm confused if I need one or not?

If i do, can i complete the ground school, then do a review with my instructor on the content, then have them sign me off?

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  1. KDS on Oct 07, 2021

    No.

    The price is the only obstacle. Most people do extremely well on that test, so be sure to be well prepared and shoot for a great score.

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