Mark Berry
Software Engineer, Commercial Pilot (CSEL), currently training to be a Certificated Flight Instructor. Included are teaching material that I am preparing for the CFI practical test. Feel free to use or copy if useful.
Technical Subject Areas - task 2.M
Logbook entries must include (FAR 61.51):
Date
Airplane Make and Model
Total Flight Time
Location of Departure and Arrival
Aircraft Identification
Type of Experience (Solo, PIC, etc.)
Flight Conditions (Day, Night, Instrument, etc.)
Name of safety pilot, if required
(Including appropriate logbook entries)
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All applicants must have the required endorsements specified in Part 61 for the aircraft category, class, rating, or privilege of certification sought
The instructor and student must complete the IACRA rating application online
Or, the instructor/student must complete/sign a Form 8710-1
Most examiners no longer use this method, IACRA is heavily preferred
Except in certain instances, the applicant must hold at least a current 3rd class medical certificate
All applicants who reapply for a retest must present another endorsement stating the necessary training has been given and they are prepared for the practical test
A practical test, whether satisfactory or not, uses up the endorsement for that test
An instructor’s recommendation is required for each retest
After the successful completion of a Flight Review the instructor must endorse the pilot’s logbook. An Instrument Proficiency Check (IPC) is performed by a CFII for instrument rated pilots.
Along with the pilot’s records, a flight instructor is also obligated to maintain training records regarding instruction given.
A separate logbook or record should contain the following :
The name of each person whose logbook that instructor has endorsed for solo flight privileges, and the date of the endorsement.
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.
These records must be maintained for at least three years.
It is important to know the necessary endorsement and logbook requirements for many common situations. This way, the instructor has an idea of what is necessary prior to sending a student to take a test.
By Mark Berry
The student should develop knowledge of the elements related to logbook entries and endorsements as required by the CFI PTS.
Software Engineer, Commercial Pilot (CSEL), currently training to be a Certificated Flight Instructor. Included are teaching material that I am preparing for the CFI practical test. Feel free to use or copy if useful.