Logbook Entries, Training CFI applicant requirements, CFI Records, Disaproval VS Discontinuence, & 60 day vs 2 cal month limit

https://www.faa.gov/documentlibrary/media/advisory_circular/ac_61-65h.pdf

When signing a logbook a minimum of what must be included?

• Date

• Aircraft Identification

• Airplane Make and Model

• Type of Experience (Solo, PIC, etc.)

• Total Flight Time

• Flight Conditions (Day, Night, Instrument, etc.)

• Location of Departure and Arrival

• Name of safety pilot, if required

Endorsement must include what information from CFI?

• Date

• Signature

• Printed Name

• Number followed by "CFI"

• Exp. date (10/22)

61.189 Flight Instructor Records

A flight instructor must sign the logbook of each person to whom that instructor has given flight training or ground training.

They also must maintain a record that contains the following:

• Name of each person endorsed for solo flight privileges, and the date of the endorsement

• Name of each person endorsed for a knowledge or practical test, with the kind of test, date, results

Must retain the records for at least 3 years

Flight Instructor Records - Limitations & Expiration Dates

Failure to ensure proper endorsements is a serious deficiency in performance

• Depending on the situation, the FAA could hold the instructor accountable

Required limitations & expiration dates are implemented for safety

• Ensure proper endorsements and learner understanding of those endorsements 

Qualifications to provide ground training to initial flight instructor applicants

• Held the appropriate instructor certificate for 24+ months and given 40+ hours of ground training

  • OR

• Hold appropriate instructor certificate & given 100+ hours of ground training in an FAA-approved course

Qualifications to provide flight training to initial flight instructor applicants

• (Must meet one of the following)

Have held a flight instructor certificate for at least 24 months &

• Given at least 200 hours of flight training

  • OR

• 80% practical test pass rate for at least 5 applicants in the last 24 months

  • OR

• 200 hrs. flight training & completed a FIEQTP (flight instructor enhanced qualification training program)

  • FIEQTP must be under Part 141 - training described in FAR 61.95(h)(3) & AC 61-145

Student Pilot - SFAR

Mentioned in the ACS – Included here in case it comes up (discuss at your own risk)

Temporary regulations issued by the FAA that apply to specific people and aircraft

1. Often issued with an expiration date that can be amended, extended or rescinded as needed

2. Ex: In 2020, the FAA issued an SFAR to provide regulatory relief to people/schools who were unable to comply with training, experience, testing, and checking requirements due to Covid

   • Extended expiration dates for medical certificates, instructor certificates, practical tests, etc.

Part 61 SFARs

1. SFAR 73: Robinson R-22/R-44 Special Training & Experience Requirements

   • Not applicable to airplanes, but you can see sample endorsement requirements (also in AC 61-65)

2. SFAR 100-2: Relief for US Military/Civilians assigned outside the US in Support of Armed Forces Ops

The only SFARs listed in the part 91 SFARs prohibit flight in other parts of the world 

• Ex: Damascus, Somalia, Pyongyang, Tehran, and more

Reapplying for a Practical Test - Following Notice of Disapproval

A practical test, whether satisfactory or not, uses up the endorsement for that test

1. Must have another endorsement in accordance with FAR 61.43(f) & 61.49(a)(2) stating the necessary training has been given and they are prepared for the test

   • A.73 – Retesting after failure of a knowledge or practical test

2. Instructor recommendation (8710/IACRA) is required for a retest

   • Applicant may receive credit for the Areas of Operation they passed if the remainder of the test is completed within 60 calendar-days after the date that the test was discontinued

Reapplying for a Practical Test - Following Letter of Discontinuance

• No additional endorsements are required

• Applicant gets credit for the areas of operation that were passed if the test is completed within 60 calendar-days after the discontinuation date

  • If more than 60 calendar-days has passed, the entire practical test must be accomplished

What are the reasons a practical test can be discontinued?

FAR 61.43(e) – Practical test can be discontinued for 4 reasons:

1. Fail one or more areas of operation

2. Inclement weather

3. Airworthiness

4. Safety of flight concern

60 Calendar-Day Time Limit

FAR 61.43(f) – If a test is discontinued per 61.43(e), the applicant gets credit for the areas that they already passed, but

• FAR 61.43(f)(1) – the remainder of the test must be completed within 60 calendar days

  • After 60 calendar days, all areas of operation must be tested

2 Calendar Month Time Limit

FAR 61.39(f) – If all increments of a practical test are not completed on the same date, all remaining increments must be completed within 2 calendar months

1. Increment may be because the test was discontinued for reasons stated in 61.43(e), or because it was planned to be conducted in increments

2. FAR 61.39(g): After 2 calendar months, the entire test must be accomplished

Separate time limit from the 60 calendar-day limit