Endorsements

Question 1

Which regulation goes over flight instructor records?

Answer 1

61.189

Question 2

State the flight instructor records regulation.

Answer 2

• A flight instructor must sign the logbook of each person to whom that instructor has given flight training or ground training.
• A flight instructor must maintain a record in a logbook or a separate document that contains the following:
  1. The name of each person whose logbook that instructor has endorsed for solo flight privileges, and the date of the endorsement; and
  2. The name of each person that instructor has endorsed for a knowledge test or practical test, and the record shall also indicate the kind of test, the date, and the results.
• Each flight instructor must retain the records required by this section for at least 3 years.

Question 3

What information goes into a logbook entry? Which regulation is it?

Answer 3

Regulation: 61.51:

• Date
• Aircraft Make & Model
• Aircraft Identification
• Location of Departure & Arrival
• Type of Experience
• Flight Conditions
• Total Flight Time

Question 4

Which regulation is Solo Requirements?

Answer 4

61.87

Question 5

Which regulation talks about the aeronautical knowledge portion of solo requirements?

Answer 5

61.87(b)

Question 6

What does 61.87(b) require?

Answer 6

The student pilot must demonstrate satisfactory knowledge on a knowledge test that addresses the student pilot’s knowledge of: applicable sections of part 61 & 91, airspace rules and procedures of the airport where the solo flight will be performed and flight characteristics and operating limitations for the make and model of aircraft to be flown. The authorized instructor must administer the test and at the conclusion of the test, review all incorrect answers with the student.

Question 7

Which regulation talks about pre-solo flight training?

Answer 7

61.87(c)

Question 8

What does 61.87(c) require?

Answer 8

Prior to conducting a solo flight, a student pilot must have:
Received and logged flight training for the maneuvers and procedures of this section that are appropriate to the make and model of aircraft to be flown and demonstrated satisfactory proficiency and safety, as judged by an authorized instructor, on the maneuvers and procedures required by this section in the make and model of aircraft or similar make and model of aircraft to be flown.

Question 9

What is the before solo flight regulation?

Answer 9

61.87(n)

Question 10

What does 61.87(n) require?

Answer 10

A student pilot may not operate an aircraft in solo flight unless that student pilot has received an endorsement in the student’s logbook for the specific make and model aircraft to be flown by an authorized instructor who gave the training within the 90 days preceding the date of flight.

Question 11

Which regulation involves solo cross-country requirements?

Answer 11

61.93

Question 12

What is the form 8710-1?

Answer 12

An FAA form that must be filled out prior to applying for a certificate or rating. The applicant must fill it out and the instructor must sign it.

Question 13

Which regulation talks about the prerequisites before taking a practical test?

Answer 13

61.39

Question 14

Which regulations in 61.39 require logbook endorsements?

Answer 14

61.39(a)(6)(i, ii, iii)

Question 15

What must the endorsement state in 61.39(a)(i and ii)?

Answer 15

For the student to be eligible for the practical test, they must have an endorsement in their logbook signed from an authorized instructor stating that they have received and logged training time within 2 calendar months preceding the month of application in preparation for the practical test and that the applicant is prepared for the required practical test.

Question 16

What is the endorsement for 61.39(a)(iii)?

Answer 16

The applicant must have a logbook endorsement signed by an authorized instructor who certifies that the applicant has demonstrated satisfactory knowledge of the subject areas in which the applicant was found deficient on the airman knowledge test.