Logging ground instruction given

aviatorx43

aviatorx43

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After having logged 40.8 hrs of ground given in order to meet the reqs in 61.195, I am thinking of not logging it anymore (the fewer columns to add up in the logbook, the better... in my opinion).

However, before I stop, can anybody think of a reason to continue to log it? I don't want something to come up and bite me in the future and make me wish I still logged it. I don't hold a ground instr cert... Can anybody think of anything?
 
Nope, I stopped logging it a while ago.
I still get the occasional student that wants his ground given recorded in his book though.
 
I keep an Excel spreadsheet with a quick summary of what was accomplished. For example:

Bob McStudent - Private Lesson 15 - 1.5 hours
Jane Plain - 2YR Flight Review - 2.3 hours

This record will be my evidence in case the Feds ever come asking about a student. I also thought it would be nice to give an approximate answer for how much ground instruction I have given. Never know what might help in a future interview. Also, if you do hold a ground instructor certificate, it can be used for currency.

And remember if you are working with students under FAR 61:

§61.189 Flight instructor records.
(a) A flight instructor must sign the logbook of each person to whom that instructor has given flight training or ground training.
 
Nothing in 61.195 requires you lo log instruction given in your logbook. It's really just a way to record other types of instructor experience. It could come in handy if you want to be a DPE or if your career path takes certain directions.
 
MidlifeFlyer said:
Nothing in 61.195 requires you lo log instruction given in your logbook. It's really just a way to record other types of instructor experience. It could come in handy if you want to be a DPE or if your career path takes certain directions.
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I was looking at 61.195(h)(i) which appears to mean that you have to prove you have given 40 hrs ground (by logging it right?) before you can train initial cfi applicants. Correct me if I'm wrong.

I was just wondering if I should keep logging it for any reason. I had not considered the DPE avenue...
 
I'm certain MidlifeFlyer will do a better job of addressing this aspect than I can, but I would say the only reason to log ground training given is for possible defense against allegations that a student was not properly or adequately instructed. Those allegations could come in the form of a legal action or an investigation by the FAA following a problem related to a student. However, I think a good training record system trumps entries in your logbook for that purpose.
 
DBrown said:
Nope, I stopped logging it a while ago.
I still get the occasional student that wants his ground given recorded in his book though.
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Nothing in 61.195 requires you to log instruction given in your logbook. It's really just a way to record other types of instructor experience. It could come in handy if you want to be a DPE or if your career path takes certain directions.
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I agree. I meant my statement to address a situation where a flight instructor is not logging ground given to a student. I have seen/worked with several logbooks where the ground section at the back was blank.
 
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