Free, searchable reference for all 96 CFI endorsements in FAA Advisory Circular 61-65K. Search by ID, FAR citation, alias, or checkride use case.
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Simply Endorsed 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.
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
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
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
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
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
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)
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)
CFR: 14 CFR § 61.93(b)(1)
Allows solo takeoffs and landings at another airport within 25 NM. Expires in 90 calendar days.
Also searched as: 25 nm solo, solo takeoffs and landings at another airport within 25 nautical miles (nm), solo to another airport
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
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
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
CFR: 14 CFR § 61.95(a)
Allows a student to solo in Class B airspace after required training and proficiency. Expires in 90 calendar days.
Also searched as: class b, class b solo, solo flight in class b airspace
CFR: 14 CFR §§ 61.95(b) and 91.131(b)(1)
Allows a student to solo to, from, or at a Class B airport. Expires in 90 calendar days.
Also searched as: class b, class b airport solo, solo flight to, from, or at an airport located in class b airspace
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
CFR: 14 CFR § 61.94(a)
Allows a sport or recreational student to solo in Class B, C, or D airspace. Expires in 90 calendar days.
Also searched as: class b, solo flight in class b, c, and d airspace
CFR: 14 CFR §§ 61.94(a) and 91.131(b)(1)
Allows a sport or recreational student to solo to, from, or at a towered airport or an airport in Class B, C, or D airspace. Expires in 90 calendar days.
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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)
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
CFR: 14 CFR § 61.329
Documents the required training, qualification, or authorization for night flight training.
Also searched as: flight training at night
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
CFR: 14 CFR § 61.183(i)(1)
Documents the required spin training for the applicable flight instructor applicant.
Also searched as: spin training
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
CFR: 14 CFR § 61.405(b)(1)(ii)
Documents the required spin training for the applicable flight instructor applicant.
Also searched as: spin training
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
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
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
CFR: 14 CFR § 61.57(d)
Shows an IPC is complete and the CFII found the pilot proficient to resume instrument privileges.
Also searched as: completion of an instrument proficiency check (ipc), instrument proficiency check, ipc
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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)
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)
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)
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)
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
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
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
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
CFR: 14 CFR § 61.52
Documents the aeronautical experience credit allowed for ultralight vehicle experience.
Also searched as: aeronautical experience credit— ultralight vehicles
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
CFR: 14 CFR § 61.66(a)
Documents the required EFVS ground training.
Also searched as: efvs ground, endorsement for efvs ground training
CFR: 14 CFR § 61.66(b)
Documents the required EFVS flight training.
Also searched as: efvs flight, endorsement for efvs 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
CFR: 14 CFR § 61.66(c)
Documents the required EFVS supplementary training.
Also searched as: efvs supplemental, endorsement for efvs supplementary training
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
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
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).
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 shows the verbatim text for every endorsement alongside a plain-language explanation.
Simply Endorsed 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.
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.
Yes. Simply Endorsed is a free reference tool for CFIs and student pilots, built and maintained by Diego Suarez, a Certified Ground Instructor based at Bowman Field (KLOU) in Louisville, Kentucky.
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.
Use the spin endorsement guide when reviewing the AC 61-65K spin-training entry for flight instructor airplane and glider applicants.
Use the IPC endorsement guide when reviewing instrument proficiency check completion and how it differs from instrument checkride endorsement paths.
Use the retest guide when reviewing A.77 and 14 CFR 61.49 after a failed knowledge or practical test.
Compare the AC 61-65K complex, high-performance, high-altitude, and tailwheel endorsement group in one workflow page.
Review sport pilot knowledge, practical-test, category/class, airspace, night, and aircraft privilege endorsement paths.
Review recreational pilot knowledge, practical-test, 50 NM, towered airspace, and additional-rating solo endorsement paths.
Use the comparison guide when deciding whether the instrument practical-test endorsement path or the IPC completion path applies.
Use the logbook audit guide to organize endorsements, knowledge-test reports, recent preparation, required documents, and application data before a practical test.
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