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Every FAA AC 61-65K endorsement at a glance

Simply Endorsed CFI is a free, searchable reference for all 96 endorsements in AC 61-65K (issued 11/14/2025) — the FAA advisory circular that defines the sign-offs CFIs use to authorize student solos, cross-country flights, endorsements for higher-performance or tailwheel airplanes, flight reviews, and every category of checkride. Use the search bar above to find any endorsement by ID (e.g. A.9), FAR citation (e.g. 14 CFR 61.87), or alias (e.g. BFR, tailwheel, solo cross-country). Full list below so search engines and screen readers can read everything without JavaScript.

Training requirement snapshots by endorsement category

These short summaries connect the endorsement groups to the governing Part 61 or TSA rule text. They are a planning reference, not a substitute for checking the current eCFR, ACS, aircraft category/class, and local DPE expectations.

Practical-test readiness requirements

These endorsements are not a training stage by themselves; they document that the applicant has met the applicable certificate/rating requirements and is ready for the practical test.

  • Recent preparation: The practical-test recommendation requires logged preparation within the required recent window before the application.

    References: 14 CFR § 61.39(a)(6)(i) and (ii); AC 61-65K A.1

  • AKTR review: If the applicant has knowledge-test deficiencies, the instructor must review those areas and endorse satisfactory knowledge.

    References: 14 CFR § 61.39(a)(6)(iii); AC 61-65K A.2

Source review: 2026-07-06

Student pilot and solo requirements

Student-pilot solo privileges are built from eligibility, documents, medical status when required, TSA verification when applicable, and the specific solo endorsements for the operation.

Source review: 2026-07-06

Sport pilot requirement snapshot

Sport pilot requirements depend on category/class and privilege sought. For ASEL, the app tracks the common minimum-hour structure already used by the calculator.

  • Knowledge and proficiency: Sport applicants need the applicable knowledge, proficiency, and practical-test preparation for the aircraft category/class sought.

    References: 14 CFR § 61.309; 14 CFR § 61.311

  • ASEL hour minimums: For sport pilot ASEL, plan around 20 hours total, including 15 hours dual ASEL and 5 hours solo ASEL, plus required cross-country, landing, and recent-prep events.

    References: 14 CFR § 61.313

  • Added privileges: Towered airspace, faster light-sport aircraft, night, retractable gear, and controllable-pitch propeller privileges have separate rule paths.

    References: 14 CFR § 61.325; 14 CFR § 61.327; 14 CFR § 61.329; 14 CFR § 61.331

Source review: 2026-07-06

Recreational pilot requirement snapshot

Recreational pilot endorsements mostly support operating-limit relief, practical-test readiness, and supervised solo for additional ratings.

  • Eligibility and knowledge: Recreational applicants need the applicable eligibility, knowledge, and aeronautical experience requirements before practical-test endorsement.

    References: 14 CFR § 61.96; 14 CFR § 61.97; 14 CFR § 61.98; 14 CFR § 61.99

  • Operating limitations: The common recreational-pilot endorsements here remove or adjust specific operating limits such as distance, airspace, and recent PIC conditions.

    References: 14 CFR § 61.101

Source review: 2026-07-06

Private pilot requirement snapshot

Private pilot endorsement bundles prove the applicant met the certificate eligibility, knowledge, flight proficiency, and aeronautical experience rules for the rating sought.

  • Eligibility and knowledge: Confirm age, language, knowledge areas, and test preparation for the applicable private pilot rating.

    References: 14 CFR § 61.103; 14 CFR § 61.105

  • Flight proficiency: The applicant must receive and log training on the applicable areas of operation for the category/class rating sought.

    References: 14 CFR § 61.107

  • ASEL experience minimums: For private pilot ASEL, plan around 40 hours total, including 20 hours dual single-engine airplane and 10 hours solo single-engine airplane, plus the required XC, night, instrument, recent-prep, and towered-airport events.

    References: 14 CFR § 61.109(a)

Source review: 2026-07-06

Commercial pilot requirement snapshot

Commercial pilot endorsements document that the applicant meets the commercial eligibility, knowledge, proficiency, and aeronautical-experience rules for the rating sought.

  • Eligibility and knowledge: Confirm age, language, knowledge areas, and applicable commercial knowledge-test readiness.

    References: 14 CFR § 61.123; 14 CFR § 61.125

  • Flight proficiency: Commercial applicants must receive and log training on the applicable areas of operation for the aircraft category/class.

    References: 14 CFR § 61.127

  • ASEL experience minimums: For commercial pilot ASEL, plan around 250 hours total, 100 powered, 50 airplane, 100 PIC, 50 PIC XC, 20 commercial training, and 10 solo/PDPIC ASEL, plus the required instrument, complex/TAA/turbine, XC, night, and recent-prep events.

    References: 14 CFR § 61.129(a)

Source review: 2026-07-06

ATP and restricted ATP snapshot

ATP endorsements in AC 61-65K support ATP CTP completion and restricted ATP paths; the underlying qualification analysis depends heavily on category, class, age, total time, and training history.

  • ATP eligibility: Review the ATP eligibility, knowledge, and aeronautical experience rules before treating ATP endorsement text as sufficient.

    References: 14 CFR § 61.153; 14 CFR § 61.159

  • ATP CTP: ATP CTP completion is a prerequisite for certain ATP airplane multiengine knowledge-test paths.

    References: 14 CFR § 61.156

  • Restricted ATP: Restricted ATP eligibility depends on the qualifying pathway and must be checked against the specific paragraph.

    References: 14 CFR § 61.160

Source review: 2026-07-06

Instrument rating requirement snapshot

Instrument rating endorsements pair the knowledge-test path with the practical-test readiness path and the aeronautical experience required by 14 CFR § 61.65.

  • Eligibility and knowledge: Confirm the instrument rating eligibility, knowledge areas, and knowledge-test readiness before the checkride bundle.

    References: 14 CFR § 61.65(a); 14 CFR § 61.65(b)

  • Airplane experience minimums: For instrument airplane, plan around 50 hours XC PIC, including 10 in airplanes, and 40 hours actual/simulated instrument, including 15 hours with an authorized instructor for the instrument-airplane rating.

    References: 14 CFR § 61.65(d)

  • IFR XC and recent prep: The airplane path includes recent instrument training and the required IFR cross-country with approaches and navigation-system tasks.

    References: 14 CFR § 61.65(d)(2)(i); 14 CFR § 61.65(d)(2)(ii)

Source review: 2026-07-06

Flight instructor requirement snapshot

Flight instructor endorsements support FOI, instructor knowledge, practical-test readiness, spin training, and category/class-specific instructor privileges.

  • Eligibility and knowledge: Confirm flight instructor eligibility, fundamentals of instruction, aeronautical knowledge, and applicable knowledge-test paths.

    References: 14 CFR § 61.183; 14 CFR § 61.185

  • Instructor proficiency: Instructor applicants must receive and log training on the applicable instructor areas of operation and demonstrate instructional proficiency.

    References: 14 CFR § 61.187

  • Instructor limitations: Review CFI limitations before training initial instructor applicants or endorsing specialized operations.

    References: 14 CFR § 61.195

Source review: 2026-07-06

Sport pilot instructor requirement snapshot

Sport pilot instructor endorsements cover FOI, aeronautical knowledge, proficiency checks, practical-test readiness, and privilege-specific instructor training.

  • Tests and knowledge: Confirm the applicable sport pilot instructor tests, knowledge areas, and endorsement path.

    References: 14 CFR § 61.405; 14 CFR § 61.407

  • Proficiency and experience: Sport pilot instructor applicants must meet the applicable proficiency and aeronautical-experience rules for the privileges sought.

    References: 14 CFR § 61.409; 14 CFR § 61.411; 14 CFR § 61.419

  • Instrument-reference training: Certain sport pilot instructor privileges involving instrument-reference instruction require the specific training rule.

    References: 14 CFR § 61.412

Source review: 2026-07-06

Additional, recurrent, and add-on requirement snapshot

This category mixes recurrent checks, aircraft endorsements, additional ratings, retests, glider/tow operations, and other special cases. Read the specific endorsement card and the underlying rule together.

  • Recurrent proficiency: Flight reviews and instrument proficiency checks are recurrent-proficiency events, not certificate checkrides.

    References: 14 CFR § 61.56; 14 CFR § 61.57(d)

  • Aircraft endorsements: Complex, high-performance, high-altitude, tailwheel, and solo-without-category/class privileges each have their own aircraft-specific rule path.

    References: 14 CFR § 61.31

  • Add-ons and retests: Additional ratings and retests use separate rules from initial certificate hour minimums.

    References: 14 CFR § 61.63; 14 CFR § 61.49

  • Glider/tow operations: Tow and glider operations require the applicable training, experience, and endorsement checks.

    References: 14 CFR § 61.69

Source review: 2026-07-06

Robinson SFAR 73 snapshot

Robinson R-22/R-44 endorsements come from SFAR 73 and are additional to the normal Part 61 certificate, rating, flight review, and training rules.

  • Applicability: Confirm whether the operation involves R-22 or R-44 manipulation, PIC, instruction, or flight review duties covered by SFAR 73.

    References: 14 CFR Part 61 SFAR 73; AC 61-65K A.84-A.92

  • Awareness, experience, and proficiency: SFAR 73 separates awareness training, aeronautical experience, flight training, and flight-review/proficiency requirements.

    References: 14 CFR Part 61 SFAR 73 section 2

Source review: 2026-07-06

Specialty operations snapshot

NVG, EFVS, and simplified flight controls endorsements support narrow privileges. They should be paired with the aircraft, operation, and instructor-qualification rule text.

Source review: 2026-07-06

Popular AC 61-65K endorsement guides

FAA endorsements list and AC 61-65K lookup guide

Start here when you want a plain-English overview of student pilot endorsements, knowledge-test signoffs, checkride recommendations, flight reviews, IPCs, and aircraft endorsements before opening the lookup tool.

Student pilot solo endorsement guide

Review the pre-solo, first 90-day solo, solo cross-country, nearby-airport, Class B, night solo, and TSA citizenship endorsement paths.

CFI endorsements hub

Review the broad flight instructor endorsement path for FOI, instructor knowledge tests, practical-test readiness, spin training, and supporting A.1/A.2 practical-test context.

Spin endorsement

Use the spin endorsement guide when reviewing the AC 61-65K spin-training entry for flight instructor airplane and glider applicants.

IPC endorsement

Use the IPC endorsement guide when reviewing instrument proficiency check completion and how it differs from instrument checkride endorsement paths.

Retest after failure endorsement

Use the retest guide when reviewing A.77 and 14 CFR 61.49 after a failed knowledge or practical test.

Aircraft endorsements

Compare the AC 61-65K complex, high-performance, high-altitude, and tailwheel endorsement group in one workflow page.

Sport pilot endorsements

Review sport pilot knowledge, practical-test, category/class, airspace, night, and aircraft privilege endorsement paths.

Recreational pilot endorsements

Review recreational pilot knowledge, practical-test, 50 NM, towered airspace, and additional-rating solo endorsement paths.

Instrument checkride vs IPC

Use the comparison guide when deciding whether the instrument practical-test endorsement path or the IPC completion path applies.

Pre-checkride logbook audit checklist

Use the logbook audit guide to organize endorsements, knowledge-test reports, recent preparation, required documents, and application data before a practical test.

Frequently asked questions about FAA endorsements

What is AC 61-65?

FAA Advisory Circular 61-65 provides the model endorsement text that certificated flight instructors (CFIs) and ground instructors use to document training and authorize specific privileges in a pilot's logbook. The current revision is AC 61-65K (issued 11/14/2025).

Do CFIs have to copy the AC 61-65 endorsement text word-for-word?

The exact wording is not mandatory, but it is strongly recommended. Using the model text ensures all required elements are present and reduces the risk of a rejected endorsement at a checkride or FAA ramp check. Simply Endorsed CFI shows the verbatim text for every endorsement alongside a plain-language explanation.

What makes Simply Endorsed CFI useful as an endorsement lookup?

Simply Endorsed CFI is a free, search-first tool built specifically for AC 61-65K (the current 2025 revision). Every endorsement is searchable by ID, FAR citation, alias, or checkride use case, and every endorsement links to its source page in the FAA's PDF. There is no account, no paywall, and no ads.

Which endorsement do I need for a first solo?

First solo endorsements come from 14 CFR 61.87 and typically include A.3 (pre-solo aeronautical knowledge), A.4 (pre-solo flight training), and A.6 (solo flight in a specific make and model). Search "first solo" in the tool above for the complete list with verbatim text.

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Full FAA AC 61-65K endorsement reference

Practical Test Prereqs endorsements

A.1 Prerequisites for practical test

CFR: 14 CFR § 61.39(a)(6)(i) and (ii)

Confirms the applicant got checkride prep within the last 2 calendar months and is ready for the practical test.

Also searched as: prerequisites for practical test

Tags: checkride, practical test prereqs

A.2 Review of deficiencies identified on airman knowledge test

CFR: 14 CFR § 61.39(a)(6)(iii), as required

Shows the instructor reviewed the missed knowledge-test areas listed on the Airman Knowledge Test Report.

Also searched as: review of deficiencies identified on airman knowledge test

Tags: knowledge test, practical test prereqs

Student Pilot endorsements

A.3 Pre-solo aeronautical knowledge

CFR: 14 CFR § 61.87(b)

Used before first solo to confirm the student passed the required pre-solo knowledge test for that make and model.

Also searched as: pre-solo aeronautical knowledge

Tags: solo, student pilot

A.4 Pre-solo flight training

CFR: 14 CFR § 61.87(c)(1) and (2)

Shows the student received the required pre-solo flight training and is proficient in that make and model.

Also searched as: pre-solo flight training

Tags: solo, student pilot

A.5 Pre-solo flight training at night

CFR: 14 CFR § 61.87(o)

Required before a student solos at night. Covers night procedures at that airport and expires 90 calendar days after the night training.

Also searched as: night solo, pre-solo flight training at night

Tags: solo, student pilot

A.6 Solo flight (first 90-calendar-day period)

CFR: 14 CFR § 61.87(n)

Authorizes the student’s first solo flights in a specific make and model. Must be given by the instructor who trained the student and expires in 90 calendar days.

Also searched as: solo flight (first 90-calendar-day period)

Tags: solo, student pilot

A.7 Solo flight (each additional 90-calendar-day period)

CFR: 14 CFR § 61.87(p)

Renews solo flight authority for another 90 calendar days after the first solo period ends.

Also searched as: solo flight (each additional 90-calendar-day period)

Tags: solo, student pilot

A.8 Solo takeoffs and landings at another airport within 25 nautical miles (NM)

CFR: 14 CFR § 61.93(b)(1)

Allows solo takeoffs and landings at another airport within 25 NM after the required training and instructor endorsement. Section 61.93(b)(1) does not state a standalone 90-day expiration for this authorization.

Also searched as: 25 nm solo, solo takeoffs and landings at another airport within 25 nautical miles (nm), solo to another airport

Tags: solo, student pilot

A.9 Solo cross-country flight

CFR: 14 CFR § 61.93(c)(1) and (2)

Gives the student the initial solo cross-country endorsement package for that category, make, and model.

Also searched as: solo cross country flight, solo cross-country flight

Tags: solo, solo xc, student pilot

A.10 Solo cross-country flight

CFR: 14 CFR § 61.93(c)(3)

Shows the instructor reviewed and approved planning for a specific solo cross-country flight. Required before each solo XC flight.

Also searched as: per flight solo xc, solo cross country flight, solo cross-country flight, solo xc planning

Tags: solo, solo xc, student pilot

A.11 Repeated solo cross-country flights not more than 50 NM from the point of departure

CFR: 14 CFR § 61.93(b)(2)

Approves repeated solo cross-country flights on a specific route within 50 NM of the departure point.

Also searched as: repeated solo cross country flights not more than 50 nm from the point of departure, repeated solo cross-country flights not more than 50 nm from the point of departure

Tags: solo, solo xc, student pilot

A.12 Solo flight in Class B airspace

CFR: 14 CFR § 61.95(a)

Allows a student to solo in the specifically endorsed Class B airspace after required training and proficiency. The endorsement must be dated within 90 days before the flight.

Also searched as: class b, class b solo, solo flight in class b airspace

Tags: solo, student pilot

A.13 Solo flight to, from, or at an airport located in Class B airspace

CFR: 14 CFR §§ 61.95(b) and 91.131(b)(1)

Allows a student to solo to, from, or at the specifically endorsed Class B airport after required training and proficiency. The endorsement must be dated within 90 days before the flight.

Also searched as: class b, class b airport solo, solo flight to, from, or at an airport located in class b airspace

Tags: solo, student pilot

A.14 Endorsement of U.S. citizenship recommended by the Transportation Security Administration (TSA)

CFR: Title 49 of the Code of Federal Regulations (49 CFR) § 1552.15(c)

Records the TSA-recommended citizenship endorsement when the instructor uses the endorsement method instead of keeping document copies.

Also searched as: citizenship endorsement, endorsement of u.s. citizenship recommended by the transportation security administration (tsa), endorsement of us citizenship recommended by the transportation security administration (tsa), tsa citizenship

Tags: student pilot

A.15 Solo flight in Class B, C, and D airspace

CFR: 14 CFR § 61.94(a)

Allows a sport or recreational student to solo in the specifically endorsed Class B, C, or D airspace after the required training. The training for that specific area must be within 90 days before the flight.

Also searched as: class b, solo flight in class b, c, and d airspace

Tags: solo, student pilot

A.16 Solo flight to, from, or at an airport located in Class B, C, or D airspace or at an airport having an operational control tower

CFR: 14 CFR §§ 61.94(a) and 91.131(b)(1)

Allows a sport or recreational student to solo to, from, or at the specifically endorsed airport after the required training. The training for that specific airport must be within 90 days before the flight.

Also searched as: class b, solo flight to, from, or at an airport located in class b, c, or d airspace or at an airport having an operational control tower, towered airport solo

Tags: solo, student pilot

Sport Pilot endorsements

A.17 Aeronautical knowledge test

CFR: 14 CFR §§ 61.35(a)(1) and 61.309

Shows the required ground training or review is complete and the applicant is ready for the knowledge test.

Also searched as: aeronautical knowledge test

Tags: knowledge test, sport pilot

A.18 Taking flight proficiency check for different category or class of aircraft

CFR: 14 CFR §§ 61.309 and 61.311

Shows the applicant has the required training and proficiency to take a flight proficiency check for a different category or class.

Also searched as: taking flight proficiency check for different category or class of aircraft

Tags: checkride, sport pilot

A.19 Passing flight proficiency check for different category or class of aircraft

CFR: 14 CFR §§ 61.309 and 61.311

Shows the applicant completed the required training and proficiency for passing the flight proficiency check for a different category or class.

Also searched as: passing flight proficiency check for different category or class of aircraft

Tags: checkride, sport pilot

A.20 Taking sport pilot practical test

CFR: 14 CFR §§ 61.309, 61.311, and 61.313

Shows the applicant has the required training and proficiency to take the sport pilot practical test.

Also searched as: taking sport pilot practical test

Tags: checkride, sport pilot

A.21 Passing a sport pilot practical test

CFR: 14 CFR §§ 61.309, 61.311, and 61.313

Shows the applicant completed the required training and proficiency for passing the sport pilot practical test.

Also searched as: passing a sport pilot practical test

Tags: checkride, sport pilot

A.22 Passing a sport pilot practical test with a simplified flight controls limitation

CFR: 14 CFR § 61.45(g)(4)(ii)

Shows the applicant completed the required training and proficiency for passing a sport pilot practical test with a simplified flight controls limitation.

Also searched as: passing a sport pilot practical test with a simplified flight controls limitation

Tags: checkride, sport pilot

A.23 Class B, C, or D airspace; at an airport located in Class B, C, or D airspace; or to, from, through, or at an airport having an operational control tower

CFR: 14 CFR § 61.325

Documents the required training, qualification, or authorization for those airspace or airport privileges.

Also searched as: class b, class b, c, or d airspace; at an airport located in class b, c, or d airspace; or to, from, through, or at an airport having an operational control tower

Tags: sport pilot

A.24 Aircraft that has a maximum speed in level flight with maximum continuous power (V H) less than or equal to 87 Knots Calibrated Airspeed (KCAS)

CFR: 14 CFR § 61.327

Documents the required training, qualification, or authorization for aircraft with VH of 87 KCAS or less.

Also searched as: aircraft that has a maximum speed in level flight with maximum continuous power (v h) less than or equal to 87 knots calibrated airspeed (kcas)

Tags: sport pilot

A.25 Aircraft that has a VH greater than 87 KCAS

CFR: 14 CFR § 61.327

Documents the required training, qualification, or authorization for aircraft with VH above 87 KCAS.

Also searched as: aircraft that has a vh greater than 87 kcas

Tags: sport pilot

A.26 Flight training at night

CFR: 14 CFR § 61.329

Documents the required training, qualification, or authorization for night flight training.

Also searched as: flight training at night

Tags: sport pilot

A.27 To act as pilot in command (PIC) in an aircraft with retractable landing gear

CFR: 14 CFR § 61.331(a)

Documents the required training and proficiency to act as PIC in an aircraft with retractable landing gear.

Also searched as: to act as pilot in command (pic) in an aircraft with retractable landing gear

Tags: sport pilot

A.28 To act as PIC in an airplane with a manual controllable pitch propeller

CFR: 14 CFR § 61.331(b)

Documents the required training and proficiency to act as PIC in an airplane with a manual controllable pitch propeller.

Also searched as: to act as pic in an airplane with a manual controllable pitch propeller

Tags: sport pilot

Recreational Pilot endorsements

A.29 Aeronautical knowledge test

CFR: 14 CFR §§ 61.35(a)(1), 61.96(b)(3), and 61.97(b)

Shows the required ground training or review is complete and the applicant is ready for the knowledge test.

Also searched as: aeronautical knowledge test

Tags: knowledge test, recreational pilot

A.30 Flight proficiency/practical test

CFR: 14 CFR §§ 61.96(b)(5), 61.98(a) and (b), and 61.99

Shows the applicant has the required training and proficiency for the flight proficiency or practical test.

Also searched as: flight proficiency/practical test

Tags: checkride, recreational pilot

A.31 Recreational pilot to operate within 50 NM of the airport where training was received

CFR: 14 CFR § 61.101(b)

Documents the required training, qualification, or authorization for a recreational pilot to operate within 50 NM of the training airport.

Also searched as: recreational pilot to operate within 50 nm of the airport where training was received

Tags: recreational pilot

A.32 Recreational pilot to act as PIC on a flight that exceeds 50 NM of the departure airport

CFR: 14 CFR § 61.101(c)

Documents the required training, qualification, or authorization for a recreational pilot to act as PIC beyond 50 NM from departure.

Also searched as: recreational pilot to act as pic on a flight that exceeds 50 nm of the departure airport

Tags: recreational pilot

A.33 Recreational pilot with less than 400 flight hours and no logged PIC time within the preceding 180 calendar days

CFR: 14 CFR § 61.101(g)

Documents the required training, qualification, or authorization for this recreational pilot situation.

Also searched as: recreational pilot with less than 400 flight hours and no logged pic time within the preceding 180 calendar days

Tags: recreational pilot

A.34 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

CFR: 14 CFR § 61.101(j)

Allows a recreational pilot to make supervised solo flights while working toward an additional certificate or rating.

Also searched as: 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

Tags: recreational pilot, solo

A.35 Class B, C, or D airspace; at an airport located in Class B, C, or D airspace; or to, from, through, or at an airport having an operational control tower

CFR: 14 CFR § 61.101(d)

Documents the required training, qualification, or authorization for those airspace or airport privileges.

Also searched as: class b, class b, c, or d airspace; at an airport located in class b, c, or d airspace; or to, from, through, or at an airport having an operational control tower

Tags: recreational pilot

Private Pilot endorsements

A.36 Aeronautical knowledge test

CFR: 14 CFR §§ 61.35(a)(1), 61.103(d), and 61.105

Shows the applicant completed the required ground training or review and is ready for the knowledge test.

Also searched as: aeronautical knowledge test

Tags: knowledge test, private pilot

A.37 Flight proficiency/practical test

CFR: 14 CFR §§ 61.103(f), 61.107(b), and 61.109

Shows the applicant completed the required training and is proficient for the flight proficiency or practical test.

Also searched as: flight proficiency/practical test

Tags: checkride, private pilot

Commercial Pilot endorsements

A.38 Aeronautical knowledge test

CFR: 14 CFR §§ 61.35(a)(1), 61.123(c), and 61.125

Shows the applicant completed the required ground training or review and is ready for the knowledge test.

Also searched as: aeronautical knowledge test

Tags: commercial pilot, knowledge test

A.39 Flight proficiency/practical test

CFR: 14 CFR §§ 61.123(e), 61.127, and 61.129

Shows the applicant completed the required training and is proficient for the flight proficiency or practical test.

Also searched as: flight proficiency/practical test

Tags: checkride, commercial pilot

Atp endorsements

A.40 Restricted privileges ATP Certificate, Airplane Multiengine Land (AMEL) rating

CFR: 14 CFR § 61.160

Documents the required training, qualification, or authorization for a restricted-privileges ATP AMEL certificate.

Also searched as: r-atp, restricted atp, restricted privileges atp certificate, airplane multiengine land (amel) rating

Tags: atp

A.41 ATP Certification Training Program (CTP)

CFR: 14 CFR § 61.153(e)

Documents completion of the required ATP Certification Training Program.

Also searched as: atp certification training program (ctp), atp ctp

Tags: atp

Instrument Rating endorsements

A.42 Aeronautical knowledge test

CFR: 14 CFR §§ 61.35(a)(1) and 61.65(a) and (b)

Shows the applicant completed the required ground training or review and is ready for the knowledge test.

Also searched as: aeronautical knowledge test

Tags: instrument rating, knowledge test

A.43 Flight proficiency/practical test

CFR: 14 CFR § 61.65(a)(6)

Shows the applicant completed the required training and is proficient for the flight proficiency or practical test.

Also searched as: flight proficiency/practical test

Tags: checkride, instrument rating

A.44 Prerequisites for instrument practical tests

CFR: 14 CFR § 61.39(a)

Combines the instrument practical-test recommendation with review of knowledge-test deficiencies. Valid for 2 calendar months.

Also searched as: prerequisites for instrument practical tests

Tags: checkride, instrument rating

Flight Instructor endorsements

A.45 Fundamentals of instructing knowledge test

CFR: 14 CFR § 61.183(d)

Shows the applicant completed the required ground training or review and is ready for the FOI knowledge test.

Also searched as: fundamentals of instructing knowledge test

Tags: flight instructor, knowledge test

A.46 Flight instructor aeronautical knowledge test

CFR: 14 CFR § 61.183(f)

Shows the applicant completed the required ground training or review and is ready for the flight instructor knowledge test.

Also searched as: flight instructor aeronautical knowledge test

Tags: flight instructor, knowledge test

A.47 Flight instructor ground and flight proficiency/practical test

CFR: 14 CFR § 61.183(g)

Shows the applicant completed the required training and is proficient for the flight instructor practical test.

Also searched as: flight instructor ground and flight proficiency/practical test

Tags: checkride, flight instructor

A.48 Flight instructor certificate with instrument–(category/class) rating/practical test

CFR: 14 CFR §§ 61.183(g) and 61.187(a) and (b)(7)

Shows the applicant completed the required training and is proficient for the CFII practical test in that category/class.

Also searched as: flight instructor certificate with instrument–(category/class) rating/practical test

Tags: checkride, flight instructor

A.49 Spin training

CFR: 14 CFR § 61.183(i)(1)

Documents the required spin training for the applicable flight instructor applicant.

Also searched as: spin training

Tags: flight instructor

A.50 Helicopter Touchdown Autorotation

CFR: FAA-S-8081-7, Flight Instructor Practical Test Standards for Rotorcraft Category Gyroplane Rating

Documents the required training, qualification, or authorization for helicopter touchdown autorotation.

Also searched as: helicopter touchdown autorotation, touchdown autorotation

Tags: flight instructor

Sport Pilot Instructor endorsements

A.51 Fundamentals of instructing knowledge test

CFR: 14 CFR § 61.405(a)(1)

Shows the applicant completed the required ground training or review and is ready for the FOI knowledge test.

Also searched as: fundamentals of instructing knowledge test

Tags: knowledge test, sport pilot instructor

A.52 Sport pilot flight instructor aeronautical knowledge test

CFR: 14 CFR §§ 61.35(a)(1) and 61.405(a)

Shows the applicant completed the required ground training or review and is ready for the sport pilot flight instructor knowledge test.

Also searched as: sport pilot flight instructor aeronautical knowledge test

Tags: knowledge test, sport pilot instructor

A.53 Flight instructor with a sport pilot rating flight proficiency check for additional category/class

CFR: 14 CFR §§ 61.409 and 61.419

Shows the applicant completed the required training and is proficient for the additional category/class flight proficiency check.

Also searched as: flight instructor with a sport pilot rating flight proficiency check for additional category/class

Tags: checkride, sport pilot instructor

A.54 Flight instructor with a sport pilot rating proficiency check completion endorsement for additional category or class privilege

CFR: 14 CFR §§ 61.409 and 61.419

Shows the applicant completed the required training and proficiency for the added category or class privilege.

Also searched as: flight instructor with a sport pilot rating proficiency check completion endorsement for additional category or class privilege

Tags: sport pilot instructor

A.55 Flight instructor with a sport pilot rating practical test endorsement

CFR: 14 CFR §§ 61.409 and 61.411

Shows the applicant completed the required training and is proficient for the practical test.

Also searched as: flight instructor with a sport pilot rating practical test endorsement

Tags: checkride, sport pilot instructor

A.56 Flight instructor with a sport pilot rating practical test completion endorsement

CFR: 14 CFR §§ 61.409 and 61.411

Shows the applicant completed the required training and proficiency for the practical test.

Also searched as: flight instructor with a sport pilot rating practical test completion endorsement

Tags: checkride, sport pilot instructor

A.57 Flight instructor with a sport pilot rating to train sport pilots on flight by reference to instruments

CFR: 14 CFR § 61.412

Documents the required training, qualification, or authorization to teach sport pilots instrument-reference flight.

Also searched as: flight instructor with a sport pilot rating to train sport pilots on flight by reference to instruments

Tags: sport pilot instructor

A.58 Spin training

CFR: 14 CFR § 61.405(b)(1)(ii)

Documents the required spin training for the applicable flight instructor applicant.

Also searched as: spin training

Tags: sport pilot instructor

Additional Recurrent endorsements

A.59 Ground instructor who does not meet the recent experience requirements

CFR: 14 CFR § 61.217(d)

Documents the required training, qualification, or authorization for a ground instructor who does not meet recent experience requirements.

Also searched as: ground instructor who does not meet the recent experience requirements

Tags: additional recurrent

A.69 Completion of a flight review

CFR: 14 CFR § 61.56(a) and (c)

Shows a flight review is complete and the instructor found the pilot able to safely use certificate privileges.

Also searched as: bfr, biennial flight review, completion of a flight review, flight review

Tags: additional recurrent, recurrent

A.70 Completion of any phase of an FAA-sponsored Pilot Proficiency Program (WINGS)

CFR: 14 CFR § 61.56(e)

Documents completion of a qualifying WINGS phase that can substitute for a flight review.

Also searched as: completion of any phase of an faa-sponsored pilot proficiency program (wings), wings

Tags: additional recurrent, recurrent

A.71 Completion of an instrument proficiency check (IPC)

CFR: 14 CFR § 61.57(d)

Shows an IPC is complete. A satisfactory IPC may satisfy the instrument recent-experience requirement in 14 CFR § 61.57(d), subject to the applicable rules.

Also searched as: completion of an instrument proficiency check (ipc), instrument proficiency check, ipc

Tags: additional recurrent, recurrent

A.72 To act as PIC in a complex airplane

CFR: 14 CFR § 61.31(e)

Required before acting as PIC in a complex airplane.

Also searched as: complex, to act as pic in a complex airplane

Tags: additional recurrent, recurrent

A.73 To act as PIC in a high-performance airplane

CFR: 14 CFR § 61.31(f)

Required before acting as PIC in a high-performance airplane.

Also searched as: high performance, to act as pic in a high-performance airplane

Tags: additional recurrent, recurrent

A.74 To act as PIC in a pressurized aircraft capable of high-altitude operations

CFR: 14 CFR § 61.31(g)

Required before acting as PIC in a pressurized aircraft capable of high-altitude operations.

Also searched as: high altitude, pressurized, to act as pic in a pressurized aircraft capable of high-altitude operations

Tags: additional recurrent, recurrent

A.75 To act as PIC in a tailwheel airplane

CFR: 14 CFR § 61.31(i)

Required before acting as PIC in a tailwheel airplane.

Also searched as: tailwheel, to act as pic in a tailwheel airplane

Tags: additional recurrent, recurrent

A.76 To act as PIC of an aircraft in solo operations when the pilot does not hold an appropriate category/class rating

CFR: 14 CFR § 61.31(d)(2)

Allows solo operation in an aircraft when the pilot does not yet hold the proper category or class rating.

Also searched as: solo in unrated aircraft, solo without category class, to act as pic of an aircraft in solo operations when the pilot does not hold an appropriate category/class rating

Tags: additional recurrent, recurrent, solo

A.77 Retesting after failure of a knowledge or practical test

CFR: 14 CFR § 61.49

Required before retesting after a failed knowledge or practical test. Shows added training in the deficient areas.

Also searched as: notice of disapproval, retest, retesting after failure of a knowledge or practical test

Tags: additional recurrent, checkride, recurrent

A.78 Additional aircraft category or class rating (other than ATP)

CFR: 14 CFR § 61.63(b) or (c)

Core endorsement for an added category or class rating other than ATP. Usually paired with the practical test recommendation.

Also searched as: add on, additional aircraft category or class rating (other than atp), additional category, additional class, airplane add on, asel to amel, helicopter add on, helicopter to asel

Tags: add-on, additional recurrent, recurrent, transition

A.79 Type rating only, already holds the appropriate category or class rating (other than ATP)

CFR: 14 CFR § 61.63(d)(2)

Documents the required training, qualification, or authorization for a type rating only at a non-ATP level.

Also searched as: type rating only, already holds the appropriate category or class rating (other than atp)

Tags: additional recurrent, recurrent

A.80 Type rating concurrently with an additional category or class rating (other than ATP)

CFR: 14 CFR § 61.63(d)(2)

Documents the required training, qualification, or authorization for a type rating taken with an added category or class rating at a non-ATP level.

Also searched as: type rating concurrently with an additional category or class rating (other than atp)

Tags: additional recurrent, recurrent

A.81 Type rating only, already holds the appropriate category or class rating (at the ATP level)

CFR: 14 CFR § 61.157(b)(2)

Documents the required training, qualification, or authorization for a type rating only at the ATP level.

Also searched as: type rating only, already holds the appropriate category or class rating (at the atp level)

Tags: additional recurrent, recurrent

A.82 Type rating concurrently with an additional category or class rating (at the ATP level)

CFR: 14 CFR § 61.157(b)(2)

Documents the required training, qualification, or authorization for a type rating taken with an added category or class rating at the ATP level.

Also searched as: type rating concurrently with an additional category or class rating (at the atp level)

Tags: additional recurrent, recurrent

A.83 Launch procedures for operating a glider

CFR: 14 CFR § 61.31(j)

Documents the required training, qualification, or authorization for glider launch procedures.

Also searched as: launch procedures for operating a glider

Tags: additional recurrent, recurrent

A.84 Glider and unpowered ultralight vehicle towing experience

CFR: 14 CFR § 61.69(a)(5)

Documents the towing experience required to tow a glider or unpowered ultralight vehicle. May be issued by a qualified non-instructor pilot.

Also searched as: glider and unpowered ultralight vehicle towing experience, glider tow, tow pilot

Tags: additional recurrent, recurrent

A.85 Glider and unpowered ultralight vehicle towing ground and flight

CFR: 14 CFR § 61.69(a)(3)

Documents the required ground and flight training for towing a glider or unpowered ultralight vehicle.

Also searched as: glider and unpowered ultralight vehicle towing ground and flight, glider tow training

Tags: additional recurrent, recurrent

A.86 Review of a home-study curriculum

CFR: 14 CFR § 61.35(a)(1)

Shows the applicant completed the required review of a home-study curriculum.

Also searched as: home study, review of a home-study curriculum

Tags: additional recurrent, recurrent

A.87 Aeronautical experience credit— ultralight vehicles

CFR: 14 CFR § 61.52

Documents the aeronautical experience credit allowed for ultralight vehicle experience.

Also searched as: aeronautical experience credit— ultralight vehicles

Tags: additional recurrent, recurrent

Robinson Sfar73 endorsements

A.60 R-22/R-44 ground training

CFR: SFAR 73, section 2(a)(1) or (2)

Documents the required ground training for the R-22 or R-44.

Also searched as: r-22/r-44 ground training

Tags: robinson, robinson sfar73

A.61 R-22 solo endorsement

CFR: SFAR 73, section 2(b)(3)

Allows solo flight in an R-22 after the required training and proficiency.

Also searched as: r-22 solo endorsement

Tags: robinson, robinson sfar73, solo

A.62 R-22 PIC endorsement

CFR: SFAR 73, section 2(b)(1)(ii)

Documents the required training and proficiency to act as PIC in an R-22.

Also searched as: r-22 pic endorsement

Tags: robinson, robinson sfar73

A.63 R-22 flight instructor endorsement

CFR: SFAR 73, section 2(b)(5)(iv)

Documents the required training and qualification to instruct in an R-22.

Also searched as: r-22 flight instructor endorsement

Tags: robinson, robinson sfar73

A.64 Flight review in an R-22 helicopter

CFR: SFAR 73, section 2(c)(1) and (3)

Documents completion of a flight review in an R-22.

Also searched as: flight review in an r-22 helicopter

Tags: robinson, robinson sfar73

A.65 R-44 solo endorsement

CFR: SFAR 73, section 2(b)(4)

Allows solo flight in an R-44 after the required training and proficiency.

Also searched as: r-44 solo endorsement

Tags: robinson, robinson sfar73, solo

A.66 R-44 PIC endorsement

CFR: SFAR 73, section 2(b)(2)(ii)

Documents the required training and proficiency to act as PIC in an R-44.

Also searched as: r-44 pic endorsement

Tags: robinson, robinson sfar73

A.67 R-44 flight instructor endorsement

CFR: SFAR 73, section 2(b)(5)(iv)

Documents the required training and qualification to instruct in an R-44.

Also searched as: r-44 flight instructor endorsement

Tags: robinson, robinson sfar73

A.68 Flight review in an R-44 helicopter

CFR: SFAR 73, section 2(c)(2) and (3)

Documents completion of a flight review in an R-44.

Also searched as: flight review in an r-44 helicopter

Tags: robinson, robinson sfar73

Specialty Operations endorsements

A.88 Endorsement required for ground training to act as PIC of an aircraft using night vision goggles (NVG)

CFR: 14 CFR § 61.31(k)(1)

Documents the required ground training to act as PIC using NVGs.

Also searched as: endorsement required for ground training to act as pic of an aircraft using night vision goggles (nvg), nvg ground

Tags: specialty operations

A.89 Endorsement required for flight training and statement of proficiency to act as PIC of an aircraft using NVG

CFR: 14 CFR § 61.31(k)(2)

Documents the required flight training and proficiency to act as PIC using NVGs.

Also searched as: endorsement required for flight training and statement of proficiency to act as pic of an aircraft using nvg, nvg flight

Tags: specialty operations

A.90 Endorsement required to provide training for NVGOs

CFR: 14 CFR § 61.195(k)(7)

Documents the required qualification to provide NVG operations training.

Also searched as: endorsement required to provide training for nvgos, nvg instructor

Tags: specialty operations

A.91 Endorsement for EFVS ground training

CFR: 14 CFR § 61.66(a)

Documents the required EFVS ground training.

Also searched as: efvs ground, endorsement for efvs ground training

Tags: specialty operations

A.92 Endorsement for EFVS flight training

CFR: 14 CFR § 61.66(b)

Documents the required EFVS flight training.

Also searched as: efvs flight, endorsement for efvs flight training

Tags: specialty operations

A.93 Endorsement for EFVS ground and flight training

CFR: 14 CFR § 61.66(a) and (b)

Documents the required EFVS ground and flight training.

Also searched as: efvs combined, endorsement for efvs ground and flight training

Tags: specialty operations

A.94 Endorsement for EFVS supplementary training

CFR: 14 CFR § 61.66(c)

Documents the required EFVS supplementary training.

Also searched as: efvs supplemental, endorsement for efvs supplementary training

Tags: specialty operations

A.95 To act as PIC in an aircraft with a simplified flight controls designation

CFR: 14 CFR §§ 61.31(l) and 61.45(h)(1)

Documents the required training and qualification to act as PIC in an aircraft with simplified flight controls.

Also searched as: simplified flight controls, to act as pic in an aircraft with a simplified flight controls designation

Tags: specialty operations

A.96 Initial cadre training in an aircraft with simplified flight controls

CFR: 14 CFR § 61.195(n)

Documents the required training and qualification for initial cadre training in an aircraft with simplified flight controls.

Also searched as: initial cadre training in an aircraft with simplified flight controls, simplified flight controls instructor

Tags: specialty operations