Aeronautical Experience is listed in 61.109(a)

Attached is a quick reference checklist, please verify with current FAR requirements. If you find an omissions, errors or have questions please contact me.

Aeronautical Experience Checklist is located HERE.

Required Endorsements are found in AC 61.65J

This list is the most common endorsements required for Private Pilot Applicants and should not be viewed as all-inclusive and the only endorsements required.  Each Applicants training should be tailored to their region and training requirements, please endorse accordingly.

PREREQUISITES FOR THE PRACTICAL TEST ENDORSEMENT

A.1 Prerequisites for practical test: § 61.39(a)(6)(i) and (ii).

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

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

A.33 Flight proficiency/practical test: §§ 61.103(f), 61.107(b), and 61.109. The endorsement for a practical test is required in addition to the § 61.39 endorsements provided in paragraphs A.1 and A.2.

STUDENT PILOT ENDORSEMENTS

A.3 Pre-solo aeronautical knowledge: § 61.87(b).

A.4 Pre-solo flight training: § 61.87(c)(1) and (2).

When signing for a 90 period of solo endorsement.  Pay attention to which endorsement you are signing off.  While the endorsements are identical, they are specific and refer to different requirements within part 61.  This is a common mistake, and one that takes time away from the exam to correct if the recommending CFI is available.

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

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

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

Solo Cross-Country Endorsements

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

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

20.7 Endorsement for Each Solo Cross-Country. In addition to the endorsements required by § 61.93(c)(1) and (2), for each solo cross-country flight, a student pilot must have an endorsement from an instructor after the instructor reviews the student’s cross-country planning. That endorsement must comply with § 61.93(c)(3). An authorized instructor may not permit a student pilot to conduct a solo cross-country flight unless the instructor has complied with § 61.93(d)(1)–(5). This endorsement does not need to be made by the instructor who normally provides training to the student. However, the flight instructor must ensure that all other required endorsements have been previously provided, such as the endorsement required by § 61.93(c)(1) and (2) for conducting solo cross-country flights.