Questions tagged [logbook-endorsements]
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If I write out a solo endorsement and I decide I want to change the limitations
I am a new CFI and I just gave out my first solo endorsement.
If I write out a student solo endorsement and decide I want to change the limitations. Can I? And if so, do I need to write out a new one ...
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Adding a CFI-Airplane rating to existing CFI-Helicopter Certificate
Have a student who has CFI-Helicopter, and looking to get CFI-Airplane. Student has his commercial single engine airplane and wants to get CFI Airplane. What endorsements and any other factors will ...
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Foreign Dual on USA log book?
I am a commercial helicopter FAA pilot with a USA logbook. I specify it's USA because it is in english and as you know with available entries to file that I believe mean something else in Argentina.
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Can a student pilot certificate be used for transportation with an endorsement?
If I live in Anytown and need to make a trip over to Bigcity for non-flight-training-related purposes, I have a student pilot certificate, it's just me going, and I have a solo endorsement from my ...
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Can a flight instructor applicant take CFII as an inital rating and be endorsed for 61.185(a)(2) and (3)?
I have some questions about CFII endorsement.
Is it possible to do CFII as the initial flight instructor rating?
If an applicant wants to do CFII initial, could the applicant be trained and be ...
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Are the student solo endorsements a “package deal” with that one specific instructor?
If someone receives a student who’s completed his old instructor’s pre written solo exam and received an endorsement, do I need to give him my solo test and endorsement?
Or go ahead and complete the ...
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How to physically write (log) a three leg xc in Gleim logbook
I just did my solo long xc, over 150nm, from one airport, to another, to a third, and then back to home airport. My question is how to put all this in the entries section, do I put all three squeezed ...
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Can the holder of only a Commerical Balloon pilot certificate conduct the ground training for a "Flight Review" for Airplane only rated pilots?
In the U.S., since there is not a Certified Flight Instructor (CFI) rating for "lighter-than-air" category pilots, someone who holds only a Commercial Balloon pilot certificate can provide ...
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What endorsements does a student pilot need to practice maneuvers solo with no limitations on distance from the airport?
A question regarding the purpose of 61.93(a) and the distance limitations on a student pilot solo'ing in the local practice area.
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A CFI trains a student in accordance with 61.87. They ...
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What are the required CFI-A Initial Endorsements?
What endorsements are required to be given for a CFI initial checkride? (It seems unclear what the exact answer is and ultimately up to the DPE)
First of all, 61-65H contains 2 endorsements which do ...
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Lost Logbook, but have all flight information on ZuluLog
Good afternoon everyone.
Back in 2013 / 2014 I did Part 61 training in WA State. I had to stop due to financial difficulties at that time.
I moved to Phoenix 6 years ago, and now that I want to get ...
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If I have two 61.87(n)/(p) student solo endorsements, can I pick which one to operate under?
The backstory:
I am working on my US PPL. I started my training with Mr. D, and got most of what I needed for my solo with him except perfecting my landings. Mr. D felt he was having trouble helping ...
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How does the FAA define "Endorsement"?
I've looked in Part 61.1 and Part 1.1 (definitions), and looked for it in Advisory Circular 61-65H, "Certification: Pilots and Flight and
Ground Instructors", and a definition of "...
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Do FAA knowledge test endorsements have an implicit expiration date? If not, can I add one explicitly?
Many things in aviation have a 60-day window. For example, a graduation certificate from an approved part 141 course is valid for the purposes of a checkride for 60 days after the date of graduation.
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Three endorsements before solo? [closed]
Before a solo flight is allowed for a student pilot, what endorsements are required in continental USA?
Thank you!
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Can a CFI endorse a BFR flight review through real-time video including the flight portion?
Context: To minimize the heath risk during pandemic, many CFIs, especially senior ones, are not comfortable to conduct instructional flights with students in a narrow cabin. In the meantime, many ...
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What training is required for a class B endorsement?
14 CFR 61.95 requires solo student pilots to have an endorsement to (a) fly through class B airspace or (b) takeoff/land at a class B airport. However, the requirements to get it are pretty vague:
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Is it legal to use an online logbook?
I am a computer programmer and student pilot. I want to make a computer program I can use to store my logs. Can I legally do this? Can I legally store Logbook endorsements with this? Are there any ...
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Is it possible to give an endorsement via text message or email?
Is it possible to give an endorsement to student pilot via email or text message?
For example, I gave an endorsement to my student for a XC. However, he stuck at the destination airport after the ...
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Does FAA recommends specific maneuvers for complex endorsements? [closed]
I was pretty excited for a 5 hour flight in a piper arrow in a new school this coming weekend but my instructor that I have not flown with before texted me saying that he will not sign me off after ...
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Are three airports or four required for private pilot cross country?
The cross country requirement for the private pilot certificate says that I need to complete a cross country flight of over 150 nm with full stop landings at three points and one leg at least 50 nm. ...
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Where can a 300lb person get a spin endorsement in Miami? [duplicate]
I'm in Miami Working on my CFI, I'm at the level of trying to get my spin endorsement. The problem is I'm 6'2" and 300lb, so I need your help.
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May a student continue a discontinued checkride if the CFI who endorsed them voids that endorsement?
The Situation
CFI Charlie endorses Student Sara's logbook for a checkride. Sara begins the checkride but discontinues, and receives a letter of discontinuance. So far so good.
Before Sara can ...
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How should a newly minted instructor sign an endorsement?
A newly issued flight instructor certificate often has the word "PENDING" in the certificate number field.
In 8900.1 Flight Standards, Volume 5, Section 1, Section 5, Paragraph 5-112(c)(2)(a) ...
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Are flight schools required to verify citizenship of all students?
Is the requirement to confirm citizenship and provide a logbook endorsement required for those who already hold a pilot certificate?
Does another instructor's prior endorsement that confirms ...
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Do FAA endorsements have to use the current language word-for-word? [duplicate]
When pilots are going through the instruction process they receive many endorsements from flight instructors. It's common for a pilot to possess a logbook that has a prefilled endorsement in the back. ...
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Do I need complex endorsement in each class or type of aircraft?
I have experiences with PA28R and got a complex endorsement from my instructor.
Now, I am working on multi add-on and flying DA42 Twinstar.
Do I need another complex endorsement that specifies the ...
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How do CFIs typically determine proficiency for complex and high-performance endorsement?
I'm working on getting checked out in our flying club's Arrow II. Our club's insurance requires 10 hours of instruction if you don't have any retractible time.
I've done a few hours with an ...
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Is there any FAR defining an "introductory" or "familiarization" flight?
I have given a number of young people their first inspirational flight. I am a CFI, but I do not issue any endorsement for these flights, and do not charge for my time or the aircraft. Is there any ...
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Is training required under §61.55 to move from PIC to SIC?
I am current as PIC in type on a jet requiring two crew members. I will be out of currency as PIC soon and my company wants me to move to SIC position when that happens.
Am I required to have ...
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Is a complex airplane endorsement required to act as PIC of a plane without all three elements of the "complex airplane" definition?
Is an endorsement required to fly act as pilot-in-command of an airplane equipped with a constant-speed propeller, adjustable flaps, and fixed-gear?
This does not meet the complex airplane ...
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For a private GA pilot, when is an endorsement needed for a particular type of aircraft?
If I've done my training say 85% in a C152 and 15% in a C172, then upon my earning my PPL, what am I allowed to fly legally? I assume the 152, but not sure about the 172. Is this indicated somehow in ...
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To what extent can I deviate from the endorsement guidance given in AC 61-65?
Specific case: I have a student who is ready for his ride, but he has not yet scheduled it, and because I'm moving, I will be permanently unavailable to endorse it in a few days. I want to add a ...
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What (if any) endorsement do I need to give a student who scored 100% on his knowledge test?
My student studied his empennage off and got a 100% on his knowledge test. Usually, when I endorse students, there's a sentence that goes:
I have given [name] X hours of instruction on the areas ...
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Should I log flying lessons from the start?
I've recently started taking flying lessons and was wondering if I should begin logging my flying hours immediately?
I'm aware there are minimum hours for each license certification, so I'm assuming ...
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What is the intent of 61.93(b)(1)?
(b) Authorization to perform certain solo flights and cross-country flights. A student pilot must obtain an endorsement from an authorized instructor to make solo flights from the airport where the ...
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