Endorsements

Question 1

Why do we make sure we do a good job on endorsements?

Answer 1

Legal, safety, and job security. A good checkride check in is very important.

Question 2

Private Pilot regulations:

Answer 2

61. “100s”

Question 3

Commercial Pilot Regulations:

Answer 3

61. “120s”

Question 4

CFI Regulations:

Answer 4

61. “180s”

Question 5

Give and example of a reg for pilot Eligibility for a commercial pilot.

Answer 5

61.123

Question 6

Give an example of a reg for pilot aeronautical knowledge for a private pilot.

Answer 6

61.105

Question 7

Give an example of a reg for a pilot for flight proficiency for a CFI applicant.

Answer 7

61.187

Question 8

Give an example of a reg for a pilot for Aeronautical Experience for a commercial student.

Answer 8

61.129

Question 9

Give all the regulations for Private:

Answer 9

Eligibility: 61.103
Aero Knowledge: 61.105
Flight Proficiency: 61.107
Aero Exp: 61.109

Question 10

Give all the regulations for Commercial:

Answer 10

Eligibility: 61.123
Aero Knowledge: 61.125
Flight Proficiecy: 61.127
Aero Exp: 61.129

Question 11

Give all the regulations for CFI:

Answer 11

Eligibility: 61.183
Aero Knowledge: 61.185
Flight Proficiency: 61.187

Question 12

If you get a new student, What first should you verify? and if they dont have it, what do you have to do?
Where is this located in the AC?

Answer 12

Verify TSA endorsement/compliance.

If not, the IP must keep a copy of of proof of citizenship (Passport) for five years, or make an endorsement in the students logbook.

A.14 (49CFR 1552.3(h))

Question 13

Training within the preceding 2 calendar months and prepared for practical test regulation:

Answer 13

61.39(a)(6)(i)(ii) (appendix=A.1)

Question 14

Review of deficiencies on the knowledge test regulation:

Answer 14

61.39(a)(6)(iii) (appendix=A.2)

Question 15

What endorsement do you give if there is a knowledge test required?

Answer 15

61.35(a)(1) and the appropriate aero knowledge test. Example would be (appenix=A.32) 61.35(a)(1), 61.103(d) and 61.105

Question 16

When is a knowledge test required?

Answer 16

A knowledge test is required anytime there is an increase in certificate. Example would be PVT to COM.

Question 17

What endorsement do you give a student for flight proficiency? List AC references.

Answer 17

61.1_3, 61.1_7, 61.1_9
PVT: A.33
COM: A.35
CFI: A.43

Question 18

Is a complex endorsement needed? If so what reg? and AC reference.

Answer 18

61.31(e), and A.68

must receive training and show proficiency

Question 19

Will the applicant be PIC in a class or cat for which they are not rated? (for a checkride) If so what reg?

Answer 19

61.31(d)(2)

Question 20

How does a new student obtain a student pilot certificate?

Answer 20

Fill out IACRA

• New account for student
• sign and submit
• its then reviewed and approved by the Civil Aviation Registry.
• New pilot cert within 5 weeks

Question 21

When is the student pilot cert required?

Answer 21

Before Solo, as well as they need their medical.

Question 22

What regulation is the Pre-solo knowledge test? And what must the knowledge test include?

Answer 22

61.87(b)

Must include:

• 61.91 Regs
• airspace around training area
• Make and model info

This must be corrected to 100%

Question 23

Even if they are soloing always ask if a complex endorsement is required.

Answer 23

…

Question 24

Pre Solo Flight Training regs:

Answer 24

61.87(c)(1)(2)

received required training, be proficient, log the training.

Question 25

What kind of pre solo flight training is needed for a student pilot?

Answer 25

Refer to 61.87(d) or (e)

Question 26

Solo flight endorsement day length? And regulation.

Answer 26

90 Day cap, 61.87(n)

However if this expires its 61.87(p) to extend this another 90 days. These must be current for solo Xc and Checkride.

Question 27

One time solo cross country endorsement regulation and AC reference:

Answer 27

61.93(c)(1) and (c)(2)
This must be given by IP who provided training.

AC ref: A.9

Question 28

What endorsement must a student receive before every solo xc? Reg and AC ref:

Answer 28

61.93(c)(3)
AC ref: A.10

This can be given by any IP who reviews the xc flight planning and verified limitations.

Question 29

Can an IP put limitations on solo xc/solo endorsements?

Answer 29

Yes, We definitely should put limitations.
Example:
Crosswind less than 5
Ceilings greater than “x”
Contact me before

Question 30

Solo in class Bravo

Answer 30

61.95(a)

AC Ref: A.12

Question 31

Solo and landing into airport in class bravo

Answer 31

61.95(b)

AC ref: A.13

Question 32

Solo at night

Answer 32

61.87(o)

AC ref: A.5

Question 33

Solo to another airport within 25nm

Answer 33

61.93(b)(1)

AC Ref: A.8

Question 34

Solo to another airport less than 50nm repeated.

Answer 34

61.93(b)(2)

AC ref: A.11