Logbook Entries and Certificate Endorsements
Logbook Entries and Certificate Endorsements
Objective: the student will be introduced to logbook entries and certificate endorsements
Completion Standards: the student will be able to understand the different endorsements per certificate and rating along with understanding when each endorsement should be used.
References: Part 61, AC 61-65H, AC 61-98D
Equipment: White Board and markers, iPad/ computer
IP’s Actions:
Assess student
State the objective and completion standards
Writes down references
Provide attention getter
Present content
Assessment
Assign Homework
SP’s Actions:
Take notes
Ask Questions
Introduction:
(Attention Getter) : Remember your student pilot days… all the endorsements (logbook)
Motivation: (Discuss purpose for lesson and relate to Attention getter)
Overview:
Required logbook entries for instruction given:
Required student pilot certificate endorsements, including appropriate logbook entries.
Preparation of a recommendation for a pilot practical test, including appropriate logbook entry for:
Required endorsement of a pilot logbook for the satisfactory completion of the required FAA flight review.
Required flight instructor records
Content:
Required logbook entries for instruction given:
Flight instructors must sign the logbook (in a legible manner) of each person to whom flight or ground training is provided.
At a minimum, a record of training time must include:
The date, location, and other fields required by 14 CFR 61.51.
A description of the training given (citing the appropriate section of 14 CFR Part 61 or Part 141 is highly recommended).
The length of the training lesson.
Approaches and holds conducted during lesson
The instructor’s signature, certificate number, and certificate expiration date.
LOGGING INSTRUMENT FLIGHT TIME (Part 61.51g)
A pilot may log instrument time only for that flight time when he or she operates the aircraft solely by reference to instruments under actual or simulated instrument flight conditions.
An instrument instructor may log instrument time when providing training in IMC (actual instrument conditions).
RECENT EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENT (Part 61.57c)
The following information must be recorded in the person’s logbook
the location and type of each instrument approach accomplished
The name of the safety pilot, if required.
Pilot must have performed and logged (under actual or simulated instrument conditions) at least
Within the preceding 6 calendar months (Category specific [61.57(c)(1)])
Six instrument approaches
Performed holding procedures and tasks, and
Intercepted and Tracked courses through the use of navigational electronic systems.
When can approaches be logged (61.57 | .51 & Info 15012)
Actual instrument flight conditions flown in an aircraft;
Pilot has sole manipulation of controls
Simulated instrument flight conditions, using a view-limiting device, flown in an aircraft with a safety pilot;
Simulated instrument flight conditions conducted in any FAA approved:
Flight Simulator/Full Flight Simulator (FFS),
Flight Training Device (FTD),
Aviation Training Device (ATD),
A combination of methods 1 through 3 as prescribed by § 61.57(c)(4), or (5)
First 0-6 month period of currency, pilot may act as PIC. If he doesn’t keep up with his currency, the pilot may no longer act as PIC for the months 7-12 and needs a safety pilot to get current. Following the 12 Month period, the pilot will need an IPC
What is an IPC?
Instrument proficiency check
How is it conducted
Instrument ACS
Initial Instrument Rating Endorsements
Note: Endorsements #1 and #2 are combined in endorsement #40.
#38 – Aeronautical knowledge test
Aeronautical knowledge test: §§ 61.35(a)(1) and 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
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 [he or she] is prepared for the Instrument–[airplane, helicopter, or powered-lift] practical test.
#40 – Prerequisites for instrument practical tests
Prerequisites for instrument practical tests: § 61.39(a).
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 [he or she] is prepared for the Instrument–[airplane, helicopter, or powered lift] practical test.
Required endorsement of a pilot logbook for the satisfactory completion of the required FAA flight review.
65. Completion of a flight review: § 61.56(a) and (c)
Note: No logbook entry reflecting unsatisfactory performance of a flight review is required.
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].
66. 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].
67. Completion of an instrument proficiency check: § 61.57(d) IPC AC61-98d
Note: No logbook entry reflecting unsatisfactory performance of an instrument proficiency check is required.
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].
Required flight instructor records
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.
Conclusion
Required logbook entries for instruction given:
Required student pilot certificate endorsements, including appropriate logbook entries.
Preparation of a recommendation for a pilot practical test, including appropriate logbook entry for:
Required endorsement of a pilot logbook for the satisfactory completion of the required FAA flight review.
Required flight instructor records
(Questions to assess student)
How long should an instructor keep endorsements for?
What endorsements are required for a private pilot certificate?
HW:
Look over AC 61-65H