Prerequisites for the Practical Test Endorsements

1. Prerequisites for practical test: Title 14 of the Code of Federal Regulations (14 CFR) Part 61, § 61.39(a)(6)(i) and (ii)

I certify that [First Name, MI, Last Name] has received and logged training time within 2 calendar months preceding the month of application in preparation for the practical test and [he or she] is prepared for the required practical test for the issuance of [applicable] certificate.

2. Review of deficiencies identified on airman knowledge test: § 61.39(a)(6)(iii)

I certify that [First Name, MI, Last Name] has demonstrated satisfactory knowledge of the subject areas in which [he or she] was deficient on the [applicable] airman knowledge test.

Student Pilot Endorsements

3. Presolo aeronautical knowledge: § 61.87(b)

I certify that [First Name, MI, Last Name] has satisfactorily completed the presolo knowledge test of § 61.87(b) for the [make and model].

4. Presolo flight training: § 61.87(c)

I certify that [First Name, MI, Last Name] has received the required presolo training in a [make and model]. I have determined that [he or she] has demonstrated satisfactory proficiency and safety on the maneuvers and procedures required by § 61.87 in this or similar make and model of aircraft to be flown.

5. Presolo flight training at night: § 61.87(c) and (o)

I certify that [First Name, MI, Last Name] has received the required presolo training in a [make and model]. I have determined that [he or she] has demonstrated the proficiency of § 61.87(o) and is proficient to make solo flights at night in that make and model aircraft.

6. Solo flight (first 90-day period): § 61.87(n)

I certify that [First Name, MI, Last Name] has received the required training to qualify for solo flying. I have determined that [he or she] meets the applicable requirements of § 61.87(n) and is proficient to make solo flights in [make and model].

7. Solo flight (each additional 90-day period): § 61.87(p)

I certify that [First Name, MI, Last Name] has received the required training to qualify for solo flying. I have determined that [he or she] meets the applicable requirements of § 61.87(p) and is proficient to make solo flights in [make and model].

8. Solo takeoffs and landings at another airport within 25 NM: § 61.93(b)(1)

I certify that [First Name, MI, Last Name] has received the required training of § 61.93(b)(1). I have determined that [he or she] is proficient to practice solo takeoffs and landings at [airport name]. The takeoffs and landings at [airport name] are subject to the following conditions: [List any applicable conditions or limitations.]

9. Solo cross-country flight: § 61.93(c)(1) and (c)(2)

I certify that [First Name, MI, Last Name] has received the required solo cross-country training. I find [he or she] has met the applicable requirements of § 61.93, and is proficient to make solo cross-country flights in a [make and model], [aircraft category].

10. Solo cross-country flight: § 61.93(c)(3)

I have reviewed the cross-country planning of [First Name, MI, Last Name]. I find the planning and preparation to be correct to make the solo flight from [origination airport] to [origination airport] via [route of flight] with landings at [airport names] in a [make and model] on [date]. [List any applicable conditions or limitations.]

11. Repeated solo cross-country flights not more than 50 NM from the point of departure: § 61.93(b)(2)

I certify that [First Name, MI, Last Name] has received the required training in both directions between and at both [airport names]. I have determined that [he or she] is proficient of § 61.93(b)(2) to conduct repeated solo cross-country flights over that route, subject to the following conditions: [List any applicable conditions or limitations.]

12. Solo flight in Class B airspace: § 61.95(a)

I certify that [First Name, MI, Last Name] has received the required training of § 61.95(a). I have determined that [he or she] is proficient to conduct solo flights in [name of Class B] airspace. [List any applicable conditions or limitations.]

13. Solo flight to, from, or at an airport located in Class B airspace: § 61.95(a) and § 91.131(b)(1)

I certify that [First Name, MI, Last Name] has received the required training of § 61.95(a)(1). I have determined that [he or she] is proficient to conduct solo flight operations at [airport name].
[List any applicable conditions or limitations.]

14. Endorsement of U.S. citizenship recommended by the Transportation Security Administration (TSA): 49 CFR Part 1552.3(h)

I certify that [First Name, MI, Last Name] has presented me a [insert type of document presented, such as a U.S. birth certificate or U.S. passport, and the relevant control or sequential number on the document, if any] establishing that [he or she] is a U.S. citizen or national in accordance with 49 CFR § 1552.3(h).

Additional Student Pilot Endorsements for Students Seeking Sport or Recreational Pilot Certificates

15. Solo flight in Class B, C, and D airspace: § 61.94(a)

I certify that [First Name, MI, Last Name] has received the required training of § 61.94(a). I have determined that [he or she] is proficient to conduct solo flights in [name of Class B, C, or D] airspace and authorized to operate to, from through and at [name of airport]. [List any applicable conditions or limitations.]

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: §§ 61.94(a) and 91.131(b)(1)

I certify that [First Name, MI, Last Name] has received the required training of § 61.94(a)(1). I have determined that [he or she] is proficient to conduct solo flight operations at [name of airport located in Class B, C, or D airspace or at an airport having an operational control tower]. [List any applicable conditions or limitations.]

Sport Pilot Endorsements

17. Aeronautical knowledge test: §§ 61.35(a)(1) and 61.309

I certify that [First Name, MI, Last Name] has received the required aeronautical knowledge training of § 61.309. I have determined that [he or she] is prepared for the [name of] knowledge test.

18. Taking flight proficiency check for different category or class of aircraft: §§ 61.309 and 61.311

I certify that [First Name, MI, Last Name] has received the required training required in accordance with §§ 61.309 and 61.311 and have determined that [he or she] is prepared for the [name of] proficiency check.

19. Passing flight proficiency check for different category or class of aircraft: §§ 61.309 and 61.311

I certify that [First Name, MI, Last Name] has met the requirements of §§ 61.309 and 61.311 and I have determined him/her proficient to act as pilot in command of [category and class] of light-sport aircraft.

20. Taking sport pilot practical test: §§ 61.309, 61.311, and 61.313

I certify that [First Name, MI, Last Name] has received the training required in accordance with §§ 61.309 and 61.311 and met the aeronautical experience requirements of § 61.313. I have determined that [he or she] is prepared for the [type of] practical test.

21. Passing a sport pilot practical test: §§ 61.309, 61.311, and 61.313

I certify that [First Name, MI, Last Name] has met the requirements of §§ 61.309, 61.311, and 61.313, and I have determined him/her proficient to act as pilot in command of [category and class] light-sport aircraft.

22. 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: § 61.325

I certify that [First Name, MI, Last Name] has received the required training of § 61.325. I have determined that [he or she] is proficient to conduct operations in 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.

23. Light-sport 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): § 61.327

I certify that [First Name, MI, Last Name] has received the required training required in accordance with § 61.327(a) in a [make and model]. I have determined him/her proficient to act as pilot in command of a light-sport aircraft that has a V_H less than or equal to 87 KCAS.

24. Light-sport aircraft that has a V_H greater than 87 KCAS: § 61.327

I certify that [First Name, MI, Last Name] has received the required training required in accordance with § 61.327(b) in a [make and model]. I have determined him/her proficient to act as pilot in command of a light-sport aircraft that has a V_H greater than 87 KCAS.

Recreational Pilot Endorsements

25. Aeronautical knowledge test: §§ 61.35(a)(1), 61.96(b)(3), and 61.97(b)

I certify that [First Name, MI, Last Name] has received the required training of § 61.97(b). I have determined that [he or she] is prepared for the [name of] knowledge test.

26. Flight proficiency/practical test: §§ 61.96(b)(5), 61.98(a) and (b), and 61.99

I certify that [First Name, MI, Last Name] has received the required training of §§ 61.98(b) and 61.99. I have determined that [he or she] is prepared for the [name of] practical test.

27. Recreational pilot to operate within 50 NM of the airport where training was received: § 61.101(b)

I certify that [First Name, MI, Last Name] has received the required training of § 61.101(b). I have determined that [he or she] is competent to operate at the [airport name].

28. Recreational pilot to act as PIC on a flight that exceeds 50 NM of the departure airport: § 61.101(c)

I certify that [First Name, MI, Last Name] has received the required cross-country training of § 61.101(c). I have determined that [he or she] is proficient in cross-country flying of Part 61 subpart E.

29. Recreational pilot with less than 400 flight hours and not logged PIC time within the preceding 180 days: § 61.101(g)

I certify that [First Name, MI, Last Name] has received the required 180-day recurrent training of § 61.101(g) in a [make and model]. I have determined him/her proficient to act as pilot in command of that aircraft.

30. 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: § 61.101(j)

I certify that [First Name, MI, Last Name] has received the required training of § 61.87 in a [make and model]. I have determined that [he or she] is prepared to conduct a solo flight on [date] under the following conditions: [List all conditions which require endorsement, e.g., flight which requires communication with ATC, flight in an aircraft for which the pilot does not hold a category/class rating, etc.]

31. 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: § 61.101(d)

I certify that [First Name, MI, Last Name] has received the required training of § 61.101(d), I have determined that [he or she] is proficient to conduct operations in 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.

Private Pilot Endorsements

32. Aeronautical knowledge test: §§ 61.35(a)(1), 61.103(d), and 61.105

I certify that [First Name, MI, Last Name] has received the required training in accordance with § 61.105. I have determined that [he or she] is prepared for the [name of] knowledge test.

33. Flight proficiency/practical test: §§ 61.103(f), 61.107(b), and 61.109

I certify that [First Name, MI, Last Name] has received the required training in accordance with §§ 61.107 and 61.109. I have determined that [he or she] is prepared for the [name of] practical test.

Commercial Pilot Endorsements

34. Aeronautical knowledge test: §§ 61.35(a)(1), 61.123(c), and 61.125

I certify that [First Name, MI, Last Name] has received the required training of § 61.125. I have determined that [he or she] is prepared for the [name of] knowledge test.

35. Flight proficiency/practical test: §§ 61.123(e), 61.127, and 61.129

I certify that [First Name, MI, Last Name] has received the required training of §§ 61.127 and 61.129. I have determined that [he or she] is prepared for the [name of] practical test.

Airline Transport Pilot Endorsements

36. Restricted privileges ATP certificate: AMEL rating, § 61.160

The [insert institution’s name] certifies that the recipient of this degree has successfully completed all of the aviation coursework requirements of § 61.160[(b), (c), or (d)] and therefore meets the academic eligibility requirements of § 61.160[(b), (c), or (d)].

37. ATP Certification Training Program (CTP): § 61.153(e)

The applicant named above has successfully completed the Airline Transport Pilot Certification Training Program as required by § 61.156, and therefore has met the prerequisite required by § 61.35(a)(2) for the Airline Transport Pilot Multi-Engine Airplane Knowledge Test.

Instrument Rating Endorsements

38. Aeronautical knowledge test: §§ 61.35(a)(1), 61.65(a) and (b)

I certify that [First Name, MI, Last Name] has received the required training of § 61.65(b). I have determined that [he or she] is prepared for the Instrument-[Airplane, Helicopter, or Powered-Lift] knowledge test.

39. Flight proficiency/practical test: § 61.65(a)(6)

I certify that [First Name, MI, Last Name] has received the required training of § 61.65(c) and (d). I have determined that [he or she] is prepared for the Instrument-[Airplane, Helicopter, or Powered-Lift] practical test.

40. Prerequisites for instrument practical tests

I certify that [First Name, MI, Last Name] has received and logged the required flight time/training of § 61.39(a) in preparation for the practical test within 2 calendar months preceding the date of the test and has satisfactory knowledge of the subject areas in which [he or she] was shown to be deficient by the FAA airman knowledge test report. I have determined that [he or she] is prepared for the Instrument-[Airplane, Helicopter, or Powered-Lift] practical test.

Flight Instructor (Other than Flight Instructors with a Sport Pilot Rating) Endorsements

41. Fundamentals of instructing knowledge test: § 61.183(d)

I certify that [First Name, MI, Last Name] has received the required fundamentals of instruction training of § 61.185(a)(1). I have determined that [he or she] is prepared for the Fundamentals of Instructing knowledge test.

42. Flight instructor aeronautical knowledge test: § 61.183(f)

I certify that [First Name, MI, Last Name] has received the required training of § 61.185(a)(2) or (3) [as appropriate to the flight instructor rating sought]. I have determined that [he or she] is prepared for the [name of] knowledge test.

43. Flight instructor ground and flight proficiency/practical test: § 61.183(g)

I certify that [First Name, MI, Last Name] has received the required training of § 61.187(b). I have determined that [he or she] is prepared for the CFI-[aircraft category and class] practical test.

44. Flight instructor certificate with instrument-(category/class) rating/practical test: §§ 61.183(g), 61.187(a) and (b)(7)

I certify that [First Name, MI, Last Name] has received the required CFII training of § 61.187(b)(7). I have determined that [he or she] is prepared for the CFII-[Airplane, Helicopter, or Powered-Lift] practical test.

45. Spin training: § 61.183(i)(1)

I certify that [First Name, MI, Last Name] has received the required training of § 61.183(i). I have determined that [he or she] is competent and possesses instructional proficiency in stall awareness, spin entry, spins, and spin recovery procedures.

Flight Instructor with a Sport Pilot Rating Endorsements

47. Fundamentals of instructing knowledge test: § 61.405(a)(1)

I certify that [First Name, MI, Last Name] has received the required training in accordance with § 61.405(a)(1). I have determined that [he or she] is prepared for the Fundamentals of Instruction Knowledge Test.

48. Sport pilot flight instructor aeronautical knowledge test: §§ 61.35(a)(1) and 61.405(a)

I certify that [First Name, MI, Last Name] has received the required training of § 61.405(a)(2). I have determined that [he or she] is prepared for the [name the knowledge test].

49. Flight instructor flight proficiency check to provide training if a different category or class of aircraft-(additional category/class): §§ 61.409 and 61.419

I certify that [First Name, MI, Last Name] has received the required training in accordance with §§ 61.409 and 61.419 and have determined that [he or she] is prepared for a proficiency check for the flight instructor with a sport pilot rating in a [aircraft category and class].

50. Passing the flight instructor flight proficiency check to provide training in a different category or class of aircraft-(additional category/class): §§ 61.409 and 61.419

I certify that [First Name, MI, Last Name] has met the requirements in accordance with §§ 61.409 and 61.419. I have determined that [he or she] is proficient and authorized for the additional [aircraft category and class] flight instructor privilege.

51. Flight instructor practical test: §§ 61.409 and 61.411

I certify that [First Name, MI, Last Name] has received the required training of § 61.409 and met the aeronautical experience requirements of § 61.411. I have determined that [he or she] is prepared for the flight instructor with a sport pilot rating practical test in a [aircraft category and class].

52. Passing the flight instructor practical test: §§ 61.409 and 61.411

I certify that [First Name, MI, Last Name] has met the requirements in accordance with §§ 61.409 and 61.411. I have determined that [he or she] is proficient and authorized for the [aircraft category and class] flight instructor privilege.

53. Spin training: § 61.405(b)(1)(ii)

I certify that [First Name, MI, Last Name] has received the required training of § 61.405(b)(1)(ii). I have determined that [he or she] is competent and possesses instructional proficiency in stall awareness, spin entry, spins, and spin recovery procedures.

Ground Instructor Endorsement

54. Ground instructor who does not meet the recent experience requirements: § 61.217(b)

I certify that [First Name, MI, Last Name] has demonstrated satisfactory proficiency on the appropriate ground instructor knowledge and training subjects of § 61.213(a)(3) and (a)(4).

Special Federal Aviation Regulation (SFAR) 73 Endorsements

Additional Endorsements

64. Completion of a flight review: § 61.56(a) and (c)

I certify that [First Name, MI, Last Name], [grade of pilot certificate], [certificate number], has satisfactorily completed a flight review of § 61.56(a) on [date].

65. Completion of any phase of an FAA-sponsored Pilot Proficiency Program (WINGS): § 61.56(e)

I certify that [First Name, MI, Last Name], [grade of pilot certificate], [certificate number], has satisfactorily completed Level: [Basic/Advanced/Master, as appropriate], Phase No. [__] of a WINGS program on [date].

66. Completion of an instrument proficiency check: § 61.57(d)

I certify that [First Name, MI, Last Name], [grade of pilot certificate], [certificate number], has satisfactorily completed the instrument proficiency check of § 61.57(d) in a [make and model of aircraft] on [date].

67. To act as PIC in a complex airplane: § 61.31(e)

I certify that [First Name, MI, Last Name], [grade of pilot certificate], [certificate number], has received the required training of § 61.31(e) in a [make and model of complex airplane]. I have determined that [he or she] is proficient in the operation and systems of a complex airplane.

68. To act as PIC in a high-performance airplane: § 61.31(f)

I certify that [First Name, MI, Last Name], [grade of pilot certificate], [certificate number], has received the required training of § 61.31(f) in a [make and model of high-performance airplane]. I have determined that [he or she] is proficient in the operation and systems of a high-performance airplane.

69. To act as PIC in a pressurized aircraft capable of high altitude operations: § 61.31(g)

I certify that [First Name, MI, Last Name], [grade of pilot certificate], [certificate number], has received the required training of § 61.31(g) in a [make and model of pressurized aircraft]. I have determined that [he or she] is proficient in the operation and systems of a pressurized aircraft.

70. To act as PIC in a tailwheel airplane: § 61.31(i)

I certify that [First Name, MI, Last Name], [grade of pilot certificate], [certificate number], has received the required training of § 61.31(i) in a [make and model of tailwheel airplane]. I have determined that [he or she] is proficient in the operation of a tailwheel airplane.

71. To act as PIC of an aircraft in solo operations when the pilot does not hold an appropriate category/class rating: § 61.31(d)(2)

I certify that [First Name, MI, Last Name] has received the training as required by § 61.31(d)(2) to serve as a pilot in command in a [specific category and class of aircraft]. I have determined that [he or she] is prepared to solo that [make and model] aircraft. Limitations: [optional].

72. Retesting after failure of a knowledge or practical test: § 61.49

I certify that [First Name, MI, Last Name] has received the additional [flight and/or ground, as appropriate] training as required by § 61.49. I have determined that [he or she] is prepared for the [name of] knowledge/practical test.

73. Additional aircraft category or class rating (other than ATP): § 61.63(b) or (c)

I certify that [First Name, MI, Last Name], [grade of pilot certificate], [certificate number], has received the required training for an additional [name the aircraft category/class rating]. I have determined that [he or she] is prepared for the [name of] practical test for the addition of a [name of] [specific category/class/type] type rating.

74. Type rating only, already holds the appropriate category or class rating (other than ATP): § 61.63(d)(2)

I certify that [First Name, MI, Last Name] has received the required training of § 61.63(d)(2) for an addition of a [name of] type rating.

75. Type rating concurrently with an additional category or class rating (other than ATP): § 61.63(d)(2)

I certify that [First Name, MI, Last Name] has received the required training of § 61.63(d)(2) for an addition of a [name of] [specific category/class/type] type rating. I have determined that [he or she] is prepared for the [name of] practical test for the addition of a [name of] [specific category/class/type] type rating.

76. Type rating only, already holds the appropriate category or class rating (at the ATP level): § 61.157(b)(1)

I certify that [First Name, MI, Last Name] has received the required training of § 61.157(b)(1) for an addition of a [name of] type rating.

77. Type rating concurrently with an additional category or class rating (at the ATP level): § 61.157(b)(1)

I certify that [First Name, MI, Last Name] has received the required training of § 61.157(b)(1) for an addition of a [name of the specific category/class/type] type rating.

81. Review of a home study curriculum: § 61.35(a)(1)

I certify I have reviewed the home study curriculum of [First Name, MI, Last Name]. I have determined that [he or she] is prepared for the [name of] knowledge test.

82. Experimental aircraft only-additional aircraft category or class rating (other than ATP): § 61.63(h)

I certify that [First Name, MI, Last Name], [grade of pilot certificate], [certificate number], as required by § 61.63(h), is proficient to act as pilot in command in a [category, class, make, and model] of experimental aircraft and has logged at least 5 hours flight time logged between September 1, 2004, and August 31, 2005, while acting as pilot in command in [aircraft category/class rating and make and model] that has been issued an experimental certificate.

83. Experimental aircraft only – additional aircraft category or class rating ATP: § 61.65(g)

I certify that [First Name, MI, Last Name], [grade of pilot certificate], [certificate number], as required by § 61.65(g), is proficient to act as pilot in command in a [category, class, make, and model] of experimental aircraft and has logged at least 5 hours flight time logged between September 1, 2004, and August 31, 2005, while acting as pilot in command in [aircraft category/class rating and make and model] that has been issued an experimental certificate.

84. Aeronautical experience credit – ultralight vehicles: § 61.52

I certify that I have reviewed the records of [First Name, MI, Last Name], as required by § 61.52(c). I have determined that [he or she] may use [number of hours] aeronautical experience obtained in an ultralight vehicle to meet the requirements for [certificate/rating/privilege].

TSA Recordkeeping Requirements

To meet the TSA’s requirements under Title 49 of the Code of Federal Regulations (49 CFR) § 1552.3, the flight training provider or certificated flight instructor must do one of the following:

1. Keep a copy of the documents used to provide proof of citizenship for 5 years; or
2. Make an endorsement in both the student’s logbook and instructor’s logbook, or other record used by the instructor to record flight student endorsements, with the following statement:

I certify that [First Name, MI, Last Name] has presented me a [insert type of document presented, such as a U.S. birth certificate or U.S. passport, and the relevant control or sequential number on the document, if any] establishing that [he or she] is a U.S. citizen or national in accordance with 49 CFR § 1552.3(h).

 

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