Appendix 1 APPENDIX 1. CONTENTSINSTRUCTOR ENDORSEMENTS No. Endorsement Description Page Student Pilot Endorsements
1. Presolo aeronautical knowledge: section 61.87(b)5
2. Presolo flight training: section 61.87(c)5
3. Presolo flight training at night: section 61.87(c) and (o)5
4. Solo flight (each additional 90-day period): section 61.87(p)5
5. Solo takeoffs and landings at another airport within 25 nm: section 61.93(b)(1)5
6. Initial solo cross-country flight: section 61.93(c)(1)6
7. Solo cross-country flight: section 61.93(c)(2)6
8. Repeated solo cross-country flights not more than 50 nm from the point of departure:
section 61.93(b)(2)6
9. Solo flight in Class B airspace: section 61.95(a)6
10. Solo flight to, from, or at an airport located in Class B airspace: section 61.95(a) and
section 91.131(b)(1)6
Student Pilot Seeking Sport Pilot Certificate Endorsements
11. Presolo aeronautical knowledge: section 61.87(b)6
12. Presolo flight training: section 61.87(c)7
13. Solo flight (first 90-day period): section 61.87(n)(2)7
14. Solo flight (each additional 90-day period): section 61.87(p)(v)7
15. Solo takeoffs and landings at another airport within 25 nm: section 61.93(b)(1)7
16. Initial solo cross-country flight training: section 61.93(c)(1)7
17. Solo cross-country flight: section 61.93(c)(2)7
18. Repeated solo cross-country flights not more than 50 nm from the point of departure:
section 61.93(b)(2)8
19. Solo flight in Class B, C, and D airspace: section 61.94(a)8
20. Solo flight to, from, or at an airport located in Class B, C, or D airspace or on an airport
having an operational control tower: section 61.94(a) and section 91.131(b)(1)8
21. Presolo flight training at night: section 61.87(c) and (o)8
Sport Pilot Endorsements
22. Taking aeronautical knowledge test: section 61.35(a)(1) and section 61.3099
23. Taking flight proficiency check for different category or class of aircraft:
section 61.309 and section 61.3119
24. Passing flight proficiency check for different category or class of aircraft:
section 61.309 and section 61.3119
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25. Flight proficiency in same category and class within a different make and model of
aircraft: section 61.3239
26. Taking sport pilot practical test: section 61.309, section 61.311, and section 61.3139
27. Passing a sport pilot practical test: section 61.309, section 61.311, and section 61.3139
28. Class B, C, or D airspace, at an airport located in Class B, C, or D airspace, or to,
from, through, or on an airport having an operational control tower: section 61.32510
29. Light-sport aircraft that has a VH greater than 87 knots CAS: section 61.32710
Recreational Pilot Endorsements
30. Aeronautical knowledge test: section 61.35(a)(1), section 61.96(b)(3), and section 61.97(b)10
31. Flight proficiency/practical test: section 61.96(b)(5), section 61.98(a) and (b), and
section 61.9910
32. Recreational pilot to operate within 50 nm of the airport where training was received:
section 61.101(b)10
33. Recreational pilot to act as PIC on a flight that exceeds 50 nm of the departure
airport: section 61.101(c)10
34. Recreational pilot with less than 400 flight hours and not logged PIC time within
the preceding 180 days: section 61.101(g)11
35. Recreational pilot to conduct solo flights for the purpose of obtaining an additional certificate or rating while under the supervision of an authorized flight instructor:
section 61.101(i)11
36. Class B, C, or D airspace, at an airport located in Class B, C, or D airspace, or to,
from, through, or on an airport having an operational control tower: section 61.101(d)11
Private Pilot Endorsements
37. Aeronautical knowledge test: sections 61.35(a)(1), 61.103(d), and 61.10511
38. Flight proficiency/practical test: sections 61.103(f), 61.107(b), and 61.10911
Commercial Pilot Endorsements
39. Aeronautical knowledge test: section 61.35(a)(1), section 61.123(c), and section 61.12512
40. Flight proficiency/practical test: section 61.123(e), section 61.127, and section 61.12912
Instrument Rating Endorsements
41. Aeronautical knowledge test: section 61.35(a)(1) and section 61.65(a) and (b)12
42. Flight proficiency/practical test: section 61.65(a)(6)12
Flight Instructor (Other Than Flight Instructors with a Sport Pilot Rating) Endorsements
43. Fundamentals of instructing knowledge test: section 61.183(d) and section 61.185(a)(1)12
44. Flight instructor ground and flight proficiency/practical test: section 61.183(g) and
section 61.187(a) and (b)12
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45. Flight instructor certificate with instrument—(category/class) rating/practical test:
section 61.183(g) and section 61.187(a) and (b)(7)12
46. Spin training: section 61.183(i)(1)13
Flight Instructor with a Sport Pilot Rating Endorsements
47. Taking the fundamentals of instructing knowledge test: section 61.405(a)(1)13
48. Taking sport pilot flight instructor aeronautical knowledge test: section 61.35(a)(1) and
section 61.405(a)13
49. Taking the flight instructor flight proficiency check to provide training if a different category or class of aircraft(additional category/class): section 61.419 and
section 61.40913
50. Passing the flight instructor flight proficiency check to provide training in a different category or class of aircraft(additional category/class): section 61.419
and section 61.40913
51. Taking the flight instructor practical test: section 61.409 and section 61.41114
52. Passing the flight instructor practical test: section 61.409 and section 61.41114
53. Spin training: section 61.405(b)(1)(ii)14
Ground Instructor Endorsement
54. Ground instructor who does not meet the recent experience requirements:
section 61.217(b)14
Additional Endorsements
55. Completion of a flight review: section 61.56(a) and (c)14
56. Completion of a phase of an FAA-sponsored pilot proficiency award program (WINGS):
section 61.56(e)15
57. Completion of an instrument proficiency check: section 61.57(d)15
58. To act as PIC in a complex airplane: section 61.31(e)15
59. To act as PIC in a high performance airplane: section 61.31(f)15
60. To act as PIC in a pressurized aircraft capable of high altitude operations:
section 61.31(g)15
61. To act as PIC in a tailwheel airplane: section 61.31(i)15
62. To act as PIC of an aircraft in solo operations when the pilot does not hold an
appropriate category/class rating: section 61.31(d)(3)16
63. Retesting after failure of a knowledge or practical test: section 61.4916
64. Additional aircraft category or class rating (other than ATP): section 61.63(b) or (c)16
65. Type rating only, already holds the appropriate category or class rating (other than ATP):
section 61.63(d)(2) and (3)16
66. Type rating concurrently with an additional category or class rating (other than ATP):
section 61.63(d)(2) and (3)16
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67. Type rating only, already holds the appropriate category or class rating (at the ATP level):
section 61.157(b)(1)16
68. Type rating concurrently with an additional category or class rating (at the ATP level):
section 61.157(b)(1)17
69. Launch procedures for operating a glider: section 61.31(j)17
70. Review of a home study curriculum: section 61.35(a)(1)17
71. Experimental aircraft onlyadditional aircraft category or class rating (other than
ATP): section 61.63(k)17
72. Experimental aircraft onlyadditional aircraft category or class rating (ATP):
section 61.165(f)17
73. Aeronautical experience creditultralight vehicles: section 61.5218
Appendix 1 APPENDIX 1. INSTRUCTOR ENDORSEMENTS The following examples are recommended sample endorsements for use by authorized instructors when endorsing logbooks for airmen applying for a knowledge or practical test, or when certifying accomplishment of requirements for pilot operating privileges. Each endorsement must be legible and include the instructor’s signature, date of signature, certificated flight instructor (CFI) or certificated ground instructor (CGI) certificate number, and certificate expiration date, if applicable. The purpose for this advisory circular is to provide guidance and to encourage standardization among instructors.
STUDENT PILOT ENDORSEMENTS
1. Presolo aeronautical knowledge: section 61.87(b).
I certify that (First name, MI, Last name) has satisfactorily completed the presolo knowledge exam of section 61.87(b) for the (make and model aircraft).
/s/ [date] J. J. Jones 987654321CFI Exp. 12-31-05
2. Presolo flight training: section 61.87(c).
I certify that (First name, MI, Last name) has received the required presolo training in a (make and model aircraft). I have determined he/she has demonstrated the proficiency of section 61.87(d) and is proficient to make solo flights in (make and model aircraft).
/s/ [date] J. J. Jones 987654321CFI Exp. 12-31-05
3. Presolo flight training at night: section 61.87(c) and (o).
I certify that (First name, MI, Last name) has received the required presolo training in a (make and model aircraft). I have determined he/she has demonstrated the proficiency of section 61.87(o) and is proficient to make solo flights at night in a (make and model aircraft).
/s/ [date] J. J. Jones 987654321CFI Exp. 12-31-05
4. Solo flight (each additional 90-day period): section 61.87(p).
I certify that (First name, MI, Last name) has received the required training to qualify for solo flying. I have determined he/she meets the applicable requirements of section 61.87(p) and is proficient to make solo flights in (make and model).
/s/ [date] J. J. Jones 987654321CFI Exp. 12-31-05
5. Solo takeoffs and landings at another airport within 25 nm: section 61.93(b)(1).
I certify that (First name, MI, Last name) has received the required training of section 61.93(b)(1). I have determined that he/she is proficient to practice solo takeoffs and landings at (airport name). The takeoffs and landings at (airport name) are subject to the following conditions: (List any applicable conditions or limitations.)
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6. Initial solo cross-country flight: section 61.93(c)(1).
I certify that (First name, MI, Last name) has received the required solo cross-country training. I find he/she has met the applicable requirements of section 61.93, and is proficient to make solo cross-country flights in a (make and model aircraft).
/s/ [date] J. J. Jones 987654321CFI Exp. 12-31-05
7. Solo cross-country flight: section 61.93(c)(2).
I have reviewed the cross-country planning of (First name, MI, Last name). I find the planning and preparation to be correct to make the solo flight from (location) to (destination) via (route of flight) with landings at (name the airports) in a (make and model aircraft) on (date). (List any applicable conditions or limitations.)
/s/ [date] J. J. Jones 987654321CFI Exp. 12-31-05
8. Repeated solo cross-country flights not more than 50 nm from the point of departure:
section 61.93(b)(2).
I certify that (First name, MI, Last name) has received the required training in both directions between and at both (airport names). I have determined that he/she is proficient of section 61.93(b)(2) to conduct repeated solo cross-country flights over that route, subject to the following conditions: (List any applicable conditions or limitations.)
/s/ [date] J. J. Jones 987654321CFI Exp. 12-31-05
9. Solo flight in Class B airspace: section 61.95(a).
I certify that (First name, MI, Last name) has received the required training of section 61.95(a).
I have determined he/she is proficient to conduct solo flights in (name of Class B) airspace. (List any applicable conditions or limitations.)
/s/ [date] J. J. Jones 987654321CFI Exp. 12-31-05
10. Solo flight to, from, or at an airport located in Class B airspace: section 61.95(a) and section 91.131(b)(1).
I certify that (First name, MI, Last name) has received the required training of section 61.95(a)(1). I have determined that he/she is proficient to conduct solo flight operations at (name of airport). (List any applicable conditions or limitations.)
/s/ [date] J. J. Jones 987654321CFI Exp. 12-31-05
STUDENT PILOT SEEKING SPORT PILOT CERTIFICATE ENDORSEMENTS
11. Presolo aeronautical knowledge: section 61.87(b).
I certify that (First name, MI, Last name) has satisfactorily completed the presolo knowledge exam of section 61.87(b) for the (make and model aircraft).
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12. Presolo flight training: section 61.87(c).
I certify that (First name, MI, Last name) has received the required presolo training in a (make and model aircraft). I have determined he/she has demonstrated the proficiency of section 61.87 ((d) through (m), as appropriate) and is proficient to make solo flights in (aircraft category*:
make and model aircraft).
/s/ [date] J. J. Jones 987654321CFI Exp. 12-31-05 * Use the following letters to indicate the category of aircraft: (d) Airplane (g) Gyroplane
(i) Glider (j) Airship (k) Balloon (l) powered parachute (m) weight-shift-control
13. Solo flight (first 90-day period): section 61.87(n)(2).
I certify that (First name, MI, Last name) has received the required training to qualify for solo flying. I have determined he/she meets the applicable requirements of section 61.87(n) and is proficient to make solo flights in (make and model).
/s/ [date] J. J. Jones 987654321CFI Exp. 12-31-05
14. Solo flight (each additional 90-day period): section 61.87(p)(v).
I certify that (First name, MI, Last name) has received the required training to qualify for solo flying. I have determined he/she meets the applicable requirements of section 61.87(p) and is proficient to make solo flights in (make and model).
/s/ [date] J. J. Jones 987654321CFI Exp. 12-31-05
15. Solo takeoffs and landings at another airport within 25 nm: section 61.93(b)(1).
I certify that (First name, MI, Last name) has received the required training of section 61.93(b)(1). I have determined that he/she is proficient to practice solo takeoffs and landings at (airport name). The takeoffs and landings at (airport name) are subject to the following conditions: (List any applicable conditions or limitations.)
/s/ [date] J. J. Jones 987654321CFI Exp. 12-31-05
16. Initial solo cross-country flight training: section 61.93(c)(1).
NOTE: The instructor who provided the training places an endorsement in the student’s logbook before the first solo cross-country and endorses the back of the student pilot certificate.
I certify that (First name, MI, Last name) has received the required solo cross-country training. I find he/she has met the applicable requirements of section 61.93, and is proficient to make solo cross-country flights in a (make and model aircraft).
/s/ [date] J. J. Jones 987654321CFI Exp. 12-31-05
17. Solo cross-country flight: section 61.93(c)(2).
NOTE: This is done before each solo cross-country flight and may be accomplished by any instructor who reviews the flight planning. This endorsement is made in the student’s logbook.
Appendix 1 I have reviewed the cross-country planning of (First name, MI, Last name). I find the planning and preparation to be correct to make the solo flight from (location) to (destination) via (route of flight) with landings at (name the airports) in a (make and model aircraft) on (date). (List any applicable conditions or limitations.)
/s/ [date] J. J. Jones 987654321CFI Exp. 12-31-05
18. Repeated solo cross-country flights not more than 50 nm from the point of departure:
section 61.93(b)(2).
I certify that (First name, MI, Last name) has received the required training in both directions between and at both (airport names). I have determined that he/she is proficient of section 61.93(b)(2) to conduct repeated solo cross-country flights over that route, subject to the following conditions: (List any applicable conditions or limitations.)
/s/ [date] J. J. Jones 987654321CFI Exp. 12-31-05
19. Solo flight in Class B, C, and D airspace: section 61.94(a).
NOTE: Required each additional 90-day period.
I certify that (First name, MI, Last name) has received the required training of section 61.94(a).
I have determined he/she is proficient to conduct solo flights in (name of Class B, C, or D) airspace and authorized to operate to, from through and at __________ airport. (List any applicable conditions or limitations.)
/s/ [date] J. J. Jones 987654321CFI Exp. 12-31-05
20. Solo flight to, from, or at an airport located in Class B, C, or D airspace or on an airport having an operational control tower: section 61.94(a) and section 91.131(b)(1).
NOTE: Required each additional 90-day period.
I certify that (First name, MI, Last name) has received the required training of section 61.94(a)(1). I have determined that he/she is proficient to conduct solo flight operations at (name of airport) located in Class B, C, or D airspace or on an airport having an operational control tower. (List any applicable conditions or limitations.)
/s/ [date] J. J. Jones 987654321CFI Exp. 12-31-05
21. Presolo flight training at night: section 61.87(c) and (o).
I certify that (First name, MI, Last name) has received the required presolo training in a (make and model aircraft) and determined he/she has demonstrated the proficiency of section 61.87(o) and is proficient to make solo flights at night in a (make and model aircraft).
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SPORT PILOT ENDORSEMENTS
22. Taking aeronautical knowledge test: section 61.35(a)(1) and section 61.309.
I certify that (First name, MI, Last name) has received the required aeronautical knowledge training of section 61.309. I have determined that he/she is prepared for the (name the knowledge test).
/s/ [date] J. J. Jones 987654321CFI Exp. 12-31-05
23. Taking flight proficiency check for different category or class of aircraft: section 61.309 and section 61.311.
I certify that (First name, MI, Last name) has received the required training required in accordance with sections 61.309 and 61.311 and have determined that he/she is prepared for the (name the proficiency check).
/s/ [date] J. J. Jones 987654321CFI Exp. 12-31-05
24. Passing flight proficiency check for different category or class of aircraft: section 61.309 and section 61.311.
I certify that (First name, MI, Last name) has met the requirements of sections 61.309 and
61.311 and I have determined him/her proficient to act as PIC of (category and class) of lightsport aircraft.
/s/ [date] J. J. Jones 987654321CFI Exp. 12-31-05
25. Flight proficiency in same category and class within a different make and model of aircraft: section 61.323.
I certify that (First name, MI, Last name) has received the required training of section 61.323 in (make and model aircraft) and have determined him/her proficient to act as PIC of that lightsport aircraft.
/s/ [date] J. J. Jones 987654321CFI Exp. 12-31-05
26. Taking sport pilot practical test: section 61.309, section 61.311, and section 61.313.
I certify that (First name, MI, Last name) has received the training required in accordance with section 61.309 and section 61.311 and met the aeronautical experience requirements of section 61.313. I have determined that he/she is prepared for the (type of practical test).
/s/ [date] J. J. Jones 987654321CFI Exp. 12-31-05
27. Passing a sport pilot practical test: section 61.309, section 61.311, and section 61.313.
NOTE: Required by section 61.317, issued by a designated pilot examiner (DPE).
I certify that (First name, MI, Last name) has met the requirements of section 61.309, section 61.311, and section 61.313, and I have determined him/her proficient to act as PIC of (category and class of light sport aircraft) aircraft.
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28. Class B, C, or D airspace, at an airport located in Class B, C, or D airspace, or to, from, through, or on an airport having an operational control tower: section 61.325.
I certify that (First name, MI, Last name) has received the required training of section 61.325. I have determined he/she is proficient to conduct operations in Class B, C, or D airspace, at an airport located in Class B, C, or D airspace, or to, from, through, or on an airport having an operational control tower.
/s/ [date] J. J. Jones 987654321CFI Exp. 12-31-05
29. Light-sport aircraft that has a VH greater than 87 knots CAS: section 61.327.
I certify that (First name, MI, Last name) has received the required training required in accordance with section 61.327 in a (make and model aircraft). I have determined him/her proficient to act as PIC of a light-sport aircraft that has a VH greater than 87 knots (kts) CAS.
/s/ [date] J. J. Jones 987654321CFI Exp. 12-31-05
RECREATIONAL PILOT ENDORSEMENTS
30. Aeronautical knowledge test: section 61.35(a)(1), section 61.96(b)(3), and section 61.97(b).
I certify that (First name, MI, Last name) has received the required training of section 61.97(b).
I have determined that he/she is prepared for the (name the knowledge test).
/s/ [date] J. J. Jones 987654321CFI Exp. 12-31-05
31. Flight proficiency/practical test: section 61.96(b)(5), section 61.98(a) and (b), and section 61.99.
I certify that (First name, MI, Last name) has received the required training of section 61.98(b) and section 61.99. I have determined that he/she is prepared for the (name the practical test).
/s/ [date] J. J. Jones 987654321CFI Exp. 12-31-05
32. Recreational pilot to operate within 50 nm of the airport where training was received:
section 61.101(b).
I certify that (First name, MI, Last name) has received the required training of section 61.101(b).
I have determined he/she is competent to operate at the (name of airport).
/s/ [date] J. J. Jones 987654321CFI Exp. 12-31-05
33. Recreational pilot to act as PIC on a flight that exceeds 50 nm of the departure airport:
section 61.101(c).
I certify that (First name, MI, Last name) has received the required cross-country training of section 61.101(c). I have determined that he/she is proficient in cross-country flying of part 61, subpart E.
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34. Recreational pilot with less than 400 flight hours and not logged PIC time within the preceding 180 days: section 61.101(g).
I certify that (First name, MI, Last name) has received the required 180-day recurrent training of section 61.101(g) in a (make and model aircraft). I have determined him/her proficient to act as PIC of that aircraft.
/s/ [date] J. J. Jones 987654321CFI Exp. 12-31-05
35. Recreational pilot to conduct solo flights for the purpose of obtaining an additional certificate or rating while under the supervision of an authorized flight instructor:
section 61.101(i).
I certify that (First name, MI, Last name) has received the required training of section 61.87 in a (make and model aircraft). I have determined he/she is prepared to conduct a solo flight on (date) under the following conditions: (List all conditions which require endorsement, e.g., flight which requires communication with air traffic control, flight in an aircraft for which the pilot does not hold a category/class rating, etc.).
/s/ [date] J. J. Jones 987654321CFI Exp. 12-31-05
36. Class B, C, or D airspace, at an airport located in Class B, C, or D airspace, or to, from, through, or on an airport having an operational control tower: section 61.101(d).
I certify that (First name, MI, Last name) has received the required training of section 61.101(d).
I have determined he/she is proficient to conduct operations in Class B, C, or D airspace, at an airport located in Class B, C, or D airspace, or to, from, through, or on an airport having an operational control tower.
/s/ [date] J. J. Jones 987654321CFI Exp. 12-31-05
PRIVATE PILOT ENDORSEMENTS
37. Aeronautical knowledge test: sections 61.35(a)(1), 61.103(d), and 61.105.
I certify that (First name, MI, Last name) has received the required training in accordance with section 61.105. I have determined he/she is prepared for the (name the knowledge test).
/s/ [date] J. J. Jones 987654321CFI Exp. 12-31-05
38. Flight proficiency/practical test: sections 61.103(f), 61.107(b), and 61.109.
I certify that (First name, MI, Last name) has received the required training in accordance with sections 61.107 and 61.109. I have determined he/she is prepared for the (name the practical test).
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