Reference

Endorsement catalog

All 96 sample endorsements from FAA AC 61-65K (Appendix A, November 2025), with what has to happen before each one is signed. Every entry is a template you can sign and send on the Endorsements page.

This is a reference, not legal advice.

Always confirm the exact wording against the current regulations and AC 61-65K before signing.

Practical test prerequisites

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

Training logged within 2 calendar months before the month of the test, in preparation for it. Goes with the certificate-specific practical test endorsement.

A.2§ 61.39(a)(6)(iii)Review of deficiencies on knowledge test

Only when the Airman Knowledge Test Report lists deficient subject areas: review each one with the applicant first.

Student pilot

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

Student passes a pre-solo knowledge test you administer and grade, covering Parts 61 and 91, local airspace and procedures, and the aircraft; you review every incorrect answer.

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

Logged training in the § 61.87(d)–(j) maneuvers for the category, in the make and model (or similar) to be soloed.

A.5§ 61.87(o)Pre-solo flight training at night90-day

Night solo only: night takeoffs, approaches, landings and go-arounds at the solo airport, plus night navigation in its vicinity, within the preceding 90 days.

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

A.3 and A.4 signed, a student pilot certificate, and training in the make and model within the preceding 90 days. Valid for 90 calendar days.

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

Renews solo privileges for another 90 calendar days after you fly with the student again.

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

You flew with the student at that airport and found them proficient there. The airport must be within 25 NM.

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

Solo cross-country training in the § 61.93(e)–(m) maneuvers for the category. One per category, naming the make and model.

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

Before each solo cross-country: review the student's planning (weather, route, fuel, W&B) and endorse that specific flight and date.

A.11§ 61.93(b)(2)Repeated solo cross-country flights (within 50 NM)

Route no more than 50 NM from departure, trained in both directions, with takeoffs and landings at both airports.

A.12§ 61.95(a)Solo flight in Class B airspace90-day

Ground and flight training on that specific Class B airspace within the preceding 90 days. Not permitted in the Class B areas listed in Part 91 Appendix D, section 4.

A.13§§ 61.95(b) and 91.131(b)(1)Solo to, from, or at an airport in Class B airspace90-day

Ground and flight training at that specific airport within the preceding 90 days, including flight in the surrounding Class B.

A.1449 CFR § 1552.15(c)U.S. citizenship verification (TSA)

Before any flight training: see a U.S. birth certificate or passport (or other § 1552.7 document). Keep copies for 5 years, or make this entry in both your and the student's logbook.

Student pilot (sport / recreational)

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

For students seeking a sport or recreational certificate.

A.16§§ 61.94(a) and 91.131(b)(1)Solo at an airport in Class B, C, or D / towered airport

For students seeking a sport or recreational certificate.

Sport pilot

A.17§§ 61.35(a)(1) and 61.309Sport pilot knowledge test
A.18§§ 61.309 and 61.311Taking proficiency check — different category/class

Not for airplane or helicopter privileges — those need a practical test (§ 61.321(b)).

A.19§§ 61.309 and 61.311Passing proficiency check — different category/class

Not for airplane or helicopter privileges — those need a practical test (§ 61.321(b)).

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

Required in addition to the § 61.39 practical-test endorsements (A.1, and A.2 if the knowledge test showed deficiencies).

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

Issued by the examiner (§ 61.317), not the instructor.

Issued by the examiner

A.22§ 61.45(g)(4)(ii)Passing sport pilot practical test — simplified flight controls limitation

Issued by the examiner (§ 61.45). New with MOSAIC (2025).

Issued by the examiner

A.23§ 61.325Class B, C, or D airspace / towered airport operations
A.24§ 61.327(a)Aircraft with VH ≤ 87 KCAS
A.25§ 61.327(b)Aircraft with VH > 87 KCAS
A.26§ 61.329Sport pilot — flight training at night

Night privileges for sport pilots under MOSAIC; training per § 61.329(a).

A.27§ 61.331(a)Sport pilot — retractable landing gear
A.28§ 61.331(b)Sport pilot — manual controllable pitch propeller

Recreational pilot

A.29§§ 61.35(a)(1), 61.96(b)(3), and 61.97(b)Recreational pilot knowledge test
A.30§§ 61.96(b)(5), 61.98(a) and (b), and 61.99Recreational pilot practical test

Required in addition to the § 61.39 practical-test endorsements (A.1, and A.2 if the knowledge test showed deficiencies).

A.31§ 61.101(b)Operate within 50 NM of the training airport
A.32§ 61.101(c)PIC on a flight beyond 50 NM
A.33§ 61.101(g)180-day recurrent training (< 400 hours)

Recreational pilots with under 400 hours and no PIC time in the last 180 days.

A.34§ 61.101(j)Solo flights toward an additional certificate or rating
A.35§ 61.101(d)Class B, C, or D airspace / towered airport operations

Private pilot

A.36§§ 61.35(a)(1), 61.103(d), and 61.105Private pilot knowledge test

Ground training or a reviewed home-study course covering the § 61.105(b) knowledge areas.

A.37§§ 61.103(f), 61.107(b), and 61.109Private pilot practical test

Training in the § 61.107(b) areas and the § 61.109 experience (airplane: 40 hr total incl. 20 dual, 10 solo, 3 hr night, 3 hr instrument, 3 hr test prep within 2 calendar months). Required in addition to the § 61.39 practical-test endorsements (A.1, and A.2 if the knowledge test showed deficiencies).

Commercial pilot

A.38§§ 61.35(a)(1), 61.123(c), and 61.125Commercial pilot knowledge test
A.39§§ 61.123(e), 61.127, and 61.129Commercial pilot practical test

Training in the § 61.127 areas and the § 61.129 experience (airplane: 250 hr total). Required in addition to the § 61.39 practical-test endorsements (A.1, and A.2 if the knowledge test showed deficiencies).

Airline transport pilot

A.40§ 61.160Restricted-privileges ATP (AMEL) — academic eligibility

Only an authorized institution of higher education can certify this, under its Letter of Authorization (AC 61-139).

Issued by an authorized institution

A.41§ 61.153(e)ATP Certification Training Program (CTP)

Appears on the CTP graduation certificate from an approved provider (AC 61-138) — not an instructor endorsement.

On the CTP graduation certificate

Instrument rating

A.42§§ 61.35(a)(1) and 61.65(a) and (b)Instrument rating knowledge test
A.43§ 61.65(a)(6)Instrument rating practical test

Training per § 61.65(c) and (d) (airplane: 50 hr PIC cross-country, 40 hr actual/simulated instrument incl. 15 hr from a CFII, 250 NM IFR cross-country with three approach types, 3 hr in the 2 calendar months before the test).

A.44§ 61.39(a)Prerequisites for instrument practical test

Flight instructor

A.45§ 61.183(d)Fundamentals of Instructing knowledge test
A.46§ 61.183(f)Flight instructor knowledge test
A.47§ 61.183(g)Flight instructor practical test

Required in addition to the § 61.39 practical-test endorsements (A.1, and A.2 if the knowledge test showed deficiencies).

A.48§§ 61.183(g) and 61.187(a) and (b)(7)CFII practical test

Required in addition to the § 61.39 practical-test endorsements (A.1, and A.2 if the knowledge test showed deficiencies).

A.49§ 61.183(i)(1)Spin training

Only CFI-airplane and CFI-glider applicants need it.

A.50FAA-S-8081-7Helicopter touchdown autorotation

Flight instructor (sport pilot rating)

A.51§ 61.405(a)(1)Fundamentals of Instructing knowledge test (sport CFI)
A.52§§ 61.35(a)(1) and 61.405(a)Sport pilot instructor knowledge test
A.53§§ 61.409 and 61.419Proficiency check for additional category/class (taking)

Not for airplane or helicopter privileges — those need a practical test (§ 61.419(e)).

A.54§§ 61.409 and 61.419Proficiency check for additional category/class (completed)

Not for airplane or helicopter privileges — those need a practical test (§ 61.419(e)).

A.55§§ 61.409 and 61.411Sport pilot instructor practical test

Required in addition to the § 61.39 practical-test endorsements (A.1, and A.2 if the knowledge test showed deficiencies).

A.56§§ 61.409 and 61.411Sport pilot instructor practical test (completed)

Issued by an authorized evaluator (§ 61.417).

Issued by the examiner

A.57§ 61.412Train sport pilots on flight by reference to instruments

Given by a subpart H (non-sport) instructor after 3 hr flight + 1 hr ground training to the sport pilot instructor.

A.58§ 61.405(b)(1)(ii)Spin training (sport CFI)

Only airplane and glider instructor applicants need it.

Ground instructor

A.59§ 61.217(d)Ground instructor recent experience

For a ground instructor who hasn't instructed in the last 12 months.

SFAR 73 (Robinson R-22 / R-44)

A.60SFAR 73, § 2(a)(1) or (2)R-22/R-44 awareness ground training
A.61SFAR 73, § 2(b)(3)R-22 solo
A.62SFAR 73, § 2(b)(1)(ii)R-22 PIC
A.63SFAR 73, § 2(b)(5)(iv)R-22 flight instructor

Only an FAA inspector or authorized designated examiner can issue this.

Issued by an FAA inspector / authorized examiner

A.64SFAR 73, § 2(c)(1) and (3)Flight review in an R-22
A.65SFAR 73, § 2(b)(4)R-44 solo
A.66SFAR 73, § 2(b)(2)(ii)R-44 PIC
A.67SFAR 73, § 2(b)(5)(iv)R-44 flight instructor

Only an FAA inspector or authorized designated examiner can issue this.

Issued by an FAA inspector / authorized examiner

A.68SFAR 73, § 2(c)(2) and (3)Flight review in an R-44

Additional endorsements

A.69§ 61.56(a) and (c)Flight review

At least 1 hr ground (Part 91 review) + 1 hr flight. Good through the end of the 24th calendar month. No entry is made for an unsatisfactory review.

A.70§ 61.56(e)WINGS phase completion

Completing a WINGS phase satisfies the flight review (§ 61.56(e)).

A.71§ 61.57(d)Instrument proficiency check (IPC)

Given by a CFII, examiner, or other authorized person using the Instrument Rating ACS IPC tasks. Restores instrument currency. No entry for an unsatisfactory IPC.

A.72§ 61.31(e)Complex airplane

Ground and flight training in an airplane with retractable gear, flaps, and a controllable-pitch prop (or FADEC). One-time endorsement.

A.73§ 61.31(f)High-performance airplane

Ground and flight training in an airplane with an engine of more than 200 hp. One-time endorsement.

A.74§ 61.31(g)Pressurized aircraft (high altitude)

To act as PIC of a pressurized aircraft above 25,000 ft MSL: high-altitude ground training plus flight training in a pressurized aircraft or sim. One-time endorsement.

A.75§ 61.31(i)Tailwheel airplane

Flight training in normal and crosswind takeoffs and landings, wheel landings (unless the manufacturer recommends against), and go-arounds. One-time endorsement.

A.76§ 61.31(d)(2)Solo PIC without the category/class rating
A.77§ 61.49Retesting after a failed knowledge or practical test

Additional training in the failed areas. For a knowledge test you may sign the block on the test report; for a practical test, also sign the 8710-1 recommendation for each retake.

A.78§ 61.63(b) or (c)Additional aircraft category or class rating
A.79§ 61.63(d)(2)Type rating only (other than ATP)
A.80§ 61.63(d)(2)Type rating with additional category/class (other than ATP)
A.81§ 61.157(b)(2)Type rating only (ATP level)
A.82§ 61.157(b)(2)Type rating with additional category/class (ATP level)
A.83§ 61.31(j)Glider launch procedures
A.84§ 61.69(a)(5)Glider / unpowered ultralight towing experience

Made by the qualified tow pilot (§ 61.69(c)–(d)) who flew the three tows — doesn't have to be an instructor.

Made by the qualified tow pilot

A.85§ 61.69(a)(3)Glider / unpowered ultralight towing — ground and flight
A.86§ 61.35(a)(1)Review of a home-study curriculum

Can't be used for the ATP Airplane Multiengine knowledge test.

A.87§ 61.52Aeronautical experience credit — ultralight vehicles

Night vision goggles

A.88§ 61.31(k)(1)NVG ground training

Instructor must meet § 61.195(k)(1)–(7).

A.89§ 61.31(k)(2)NVG flight training and proficiency

Instructor must meet § 61.195(k)(1)–(7).

A.90§ 61.195(k)(7)Authorized to provide NVG training

Signed by a person the FAA authorizes to give it (FAA Order 8900.1).

Issued by an FAA inspector / authorized examiner

Enhanced flight vision system

A.91§ 61.66(a)EFVS ground training
A.92§ 61.66(b)EFVS flight training
A.93§ 61.66(a) and (b)EFVS ground and flight training
A.94§ 61.66(c)EFVS supplementary training

Simplified flight controls

A.95§§ 61.31(l) and 61.45(h)(1)PIC in an aircraft with simplified flight controls

New with MOSAIC (2025).

A.96§ 61.195(n)Initial cadre training — simplified flight controls

New with MOSAIC (2025).

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