Private Pilot Checkride Part 61, Student Pilot to Private Pilot Only

Endorsements for the Checkride

Knowledge Test
OR:	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 of § 61.105. I have determined he/she is prepared for the Private Pilot Single Engine Land Knowledge Test.	.
	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 he/she is prepared for the Private Pilot Single Engine Land Knowledge Test.	.
Practical test: §§ 61.103(f), 61.107(b), and 61.109
.	I certify that (First name, MI, Last name) has received the required training of §§ 61.107 and 61.109. I have determined he/she is prepared for the Private Pilot Single Engine Land Practical Test	.

Endorsements that should already be in the logbook:

Solo
	Presolo aeronautical knowledge: § 61.87(b) I certify that (First name, MI, Last name) has satisfactorily completed the presolo knowledge exam of § 61.87(b) for the (make and model aircraft).
	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 aircraft). I have determined he/she has demonstrated the proficiency of § 61.87(d) and is proficient to make solo flights in (make and model aircraft).
Cross Country
	Initial solo cross-country flight: § 61.93(c)(1) I certify that (First name, MI, Last name) has received the required solo cross-country training. I find he/she has met the applicable requirements of § 61.93, and is proficient to make solo cross-country flights in a (make and model aircraft).
	Solo cross-country flight: § 61.93(c)(2) 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 (location) to (destination) via (route of flight) with landings at (name the airports) in a (make and model aircraft) on (date). (List any applicable conditions or limitations.)
At Night:
.	Presolo flight training at night: § 61.87(c) and (m) I certify that (First name, MI, Last name) has received the required presolo training in a (make and model aircraft). I have determined he/she has demonstrated the proficiency of § 61.87(m) and is proficient to make solo flights at night in a (make and model aircraft).			.
In Class B:
	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 he/she is proficient to conduct solo flights in (name of Class B) airspace. (List any applicable conditions or limitations.)
	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 d determined that he/she is proficient to conduct solo flight operations at (name of airport). (List any applicable conditions or limitations.)

Forms

FAA Form 8710-1 Application for Airman Certificate or Rating	.
FAA Form 8080-2 Written Test Results with Embossed Test Center Seal	.
FAA Form 8060 Application for a Retake (if needed)	.
Examiner's Fee	.

Paperwork

Aircraft
Logbooks:
Airframe		.	Powerplant		.	Propellor	.
Compliance with ADs		.	Compliance with ADs		.	Compliance with ADs	.
Annual Inspection			Annual Inspection			Annual Inspection
100 Hour Inspection		.	100 Hour Inspection		.	100 Hour Inspection	.
ATC Transponder Accuracy		.	Vacuum System		.
Altimeter Accuracy		.	Pitot-Static System Check		.
ELT Battery Expiration Date
Documents:
Airworthiness
Registration
Radio Station License (if A/C Flown Internationally)
Operating Limitations (Placards, POH, AFM)
Weight/Balance Data (and a worked one for this flight)
30-Day VOR Check

Pilot
Logbooks
Total Time: 40 hours (14 CFR 61.109(A)i-iii)					.
	20 hours of dual flight training				.
		3 hours of X-C flight training			.
		3 hours of night flight training			.
			1 X-C flight of over 100 nm total distance		.
			10 T/O's and 10 Ldgs with each involving a flight in the traffic pattern		.
		3 hours of flight training by reference to instruments			.
		3 hours of flight training within the 60 days prior to the practical test			.
	10 hours of solo flying				.
		5 hours of solo X-C flying			.
		.	1 solo X-C flight of at least 150nm total distance with 3 points and one segment of at least 50nm between T/O and Ldg		.
		3 T/O's and Ldgs at a controlled airport			.
Documents
Student Pilot Certificate
Medical Certificate
Driver's License or other Picture/Signature ID

Signatures

On application for the test	.
On the dual flight hours	.
On the Student Pilot Certificate	.

Information

Sectional Chart (current)
Terminal Area Chart (current if required)	.
Airport Facilities Directory (current)	.
Practical Test Standards (PTS)	.
FAR/AIM (current)	.
Current and forecast weather, including winds aloft	.
Cross country navigation logs and flight plan	.

Equipment

Flight computer	.
Plotter	.
Hood, foggles or other view-limiting device	.
Calculator for Weight and Balance	.
Headset	.
Pens	.
Pencils	.

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Last Updated: April 16, 2000