Simply Endorsed CFI
Simply Endorsed CFI is the exact-search entry point for the free CFI endorsement lookup tool built around FAA AC 61-65K endorsements. Search by endorsement ID, FAR citation, common alias, training task, or checkride workflow, then open the full app at /simply-endorsed/.
A fast CFI endorsement lookup and FAA endorsement tool
Use Simply Endorsed when you need FAA model endorsement text without digging through a PDF. The tool is built for AC 61-65K endorsements and searches by endorsement ID, FAR citation, common alias, training task, or checkride workflow, then lets you verify applicability against the pilot's situation and current FAA guidance.
Organized around the current endorsement library used for student solos, checkrides, aircraft endorsements, flight reviews, and recurrent events.
Find endorsements by ID, FAR, alias, or phrase instead of manually scanning every Appendix A entry.
The tool is free to open, search, and use as a reference aid from any modern browser.
Grouped pathways make common training and checkride endorsement flows easier to review before signing.
Guides for endorsement searches pilots actually make
The app is the searchable source. These guide pages add plain-English context around the paths most often checked before solo flights, checkrides, retests, recurrent events, CFI training, instrument currency, aircraft transitions, and logbook reviews.
FAA endorsements list and AC 61-65K lookup guide
A plain-English overview of student pilot endorsements, solo authorizations, written-test endorsements, checkride recommendations, flight reviews, IPCs, and aircraft endorsements.
Flight instructorCFI endorsements hub
The broad AC 61-65K CFI endorsement path for FOI, instructor knowledge tests, practical-test readiness, spin training, and supporting A.1/A.2 context.
Flight instructorCFI initial checkride endorsements
A.45, A.46, A.47, A.49, and the supporting practical-test endorsement context for initial instructor applicants.
Flight instructorSpin endorsement
A.49 and related spin-training context for CFI airplane and glider applicants who need instructional proficiency documented.
Logbook auditCheckride logbook audit checklists
A practical pre-checkride review path for endorsements, knowledge-test reports, recent prep, experience, and documentation.
RetestRetest after failure endorsement
A.77 and 14 CFR 61.49 context for failed knowledge or practical tests, added training, and retest readiness.
Student pilotStudent pilot solo endorsement guide
Pre-solo, first 90-day solo, solo cross-country, nearby-airport, Class B, night solo, and TSA context.
Checkride prepPrivate pilot checkride endorsements
A.36, A.2, A.1, and A.37 in the order many applicants review before the practical test.
Instrument ratingInstrument checkride endorsements
A.42, A.43, A.44, and the supporting practical-test context for instrument applicants.
Instrument currencyIPC endorsement
The instrument proficiency check completion endorsement and how it differs from checkride recommendation workflows.
Instrument ratingInstrument checkride vs IPC
A.42, A.43, A.44, and A.71 compared so instrument checkride and currency workflows stay separate.
CurrencyFlight review and BFR endorsement
A.69 and A.70, including how WINGS completion can fit into the flight review path.
AircraftAircraft endorsements
A.72 through A.75 for complex, high-performance, high-altitude, and tailwheel transition endorsements.
Sport pilotSport pilot endorsements
A.17 through A.28 for sport pilot tests, category/class, airspace, night, and aircraft privilege endorsements.
Recreational pilotRecreational pilot endorsements
A.29 through A.35 for recreational pilot knowledge, practical test, 50 NM, airspace, and additional-rating solo paths.
Simply Endorsed CFI questions
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Search every AC 61-65K endorsement by task, FAR citation, ID, alias, or checkride use case. No login, no paywall.