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

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