Free FAA endorsement lookup

Simply Endorsed CFI

Simply Endorsed CFI is the search entry point for the free FAA AC 61-65K endorsement lookup tool built for CFIs, ground instructors, and student pilots. The full app stays at /simply-endorsed/; this page explains what it does and points you straight into the tool.

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What it does

A fast FAA pilot endorsement reference for CFI workflows

Use Simply Endorsed when you need to find FAA model endorsement text without digging through a PDF. Search by endorsement ID, FAR citation, common alias, training task, or checkride workflow, then verify applicability against the pilot's situation and current FAA guidance.

Current AC 61-65K focus

Organized around the current endorsement library used for student solos, checkrides, aircraft endorsements, flight reviews, and recurrent events.

Search-first workflow

Find endorsements by ID, FAR, alias, or phrase instead of manually scanning every Appendix A entry.

No login or paywall

The tool is free to open, search, and use as a reference aid from any modern browser.

Built for CFIs and students

Grouped pathways make common training and checkride endorsement flows easier to review before signing.

High-intent endorsement paths

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, recurrent events, and logbook reviews.

Flight instructor

CFI initial checkride endorsements

A.45, A.46, A.47, A.49, and the supporting practical-test endorsement context for initial instructor applicants.

 Logbook audit

Checkride logbook audit checklists

A practical pre-checkride review path for endorsements, knowledge-test reports, recent prep, experience, and documentation.

 Student pilot

First solo endorsement

A.3, A.4, A.6, and nearby student-pilot endorsement context for the first solo workflow.

 Checkride prep

Private pilot checkride endorsements

A.36, A.2, A.1, and A.37 in the order many applicants review before the practical test.

 Instrument rating

Instrument checkride endorsements

A.42, A.43, A.44, and the supporting practical-test context for instrument applicants.

 Currency

Flight review and BFR endorsement

A.69 and A.70, including how WINGS completion can fit into the flight review path.
FAQ

Simply Endorsed CFI questions

Is Simply Endorsed CFI the same as the Simply Endorsed app?
Yes. This page targets the phrase people search, while the actual searchable FAA endorsement app remains at /simply-endorsed/.
Can a CFI use Simply Endorsed instead of AC 61-65K?
No. Simply Endorsed is a reference aid. CFIs and ground instructors should verify endorsement applicability against the current FAA guidance, the pilot's certificate path, the training record, and current regulations before signing.
Does Simply Endorsed include CFI checkride endorsements?
Yes. The tool includes the flight instructor endorsement entries from AC 61-65K, including knowledge-test and practical-test endorsement context. See the CFI initial checkride endorsement guide for a plain-English overview.

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Search every AC 61-65K endorsement by task, FAR citation, ID, alias, or checkride use case. No login, no paywall.

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