Free FAA endorsement lookup

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/.

What it does

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.

Current AC 61-65K endorsement focus

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

CFI endorsement lookup 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, retests, recurrent events, CFI training, instrument currency, aircraft transitions, and logbook reviews.

FAA endorsement overview

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 instructor

CFI 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 instructor

CFI initial checkride endorsements

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

Flight instructor

Spin endorsement

A.49 and related spin-training context for CFI airplane and glider applicants who need instructional proficiency documented.

Logbook audit

Checkride logbook audit checklists

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

Retest

Retest after failure endorsement

A.77 and 14 CFR 61.49 context for failed knowledge or practical tests, added training, and retest readiness.

Student pilot

Student pilot solo endorsement guide

Pre-solo, first 90-day solo, solo cross-country, nearby-airport, Class B, night solo, and TSA context.

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.

Instrument currency

IPC endorsement

The instrument proficiency check completion endorsement and how it differs from checkride recommendation workflows.

Instrument rating

Instrument checkride vs IPC

A.42, A.43, A.44, and A.71 compared so instrument checkride and currency workflows stay separate.

Currency

Flight review and BFR endorsement

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

Aircraft

Aircraft endorsements

A.72 through A.75 for complex, high-performance, high-altitude, and tailwheel transition endorsements.

Sport pilot

Sport pilot endorsements

A.17 through A.28 for sport pilot tests, category/class, airspace, night, and aircraft privilege endorsements.

Recreational pilot

Recreational pilot endorsements

A.29 through A.35 for recreational pilot knowledge, practical test, 50 NM, airspace, and additional-rating solo paths.

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.

Open the free FAA endorsement lookup tool

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