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Instrument Rating
Status:
yes
Description of Requirement:
1. At least 50 hours of cross-country flight time as pilot in command. 61.65 (d)(1)
1.1. At least 10 of these hours must be in airplanes for an instrument-airplane rating. 61.65 (d)(1)
2. A total of 40 hours of actual or simulated instrument time on the areas of operation listed in 61.65(c).
3. At least 15 hours of instrument flight training from an authorized instructor in (CFII) the aircraft category for the instrument rating sought.
4. 1 XC flight in an airplane with an authorized instructor. 61.65 (d)(2)
4.1. A flight of 250 nautical miles along airways or by directed routing from an air traffic control facility;
4.2. An instrument approach at each airport; and
4.3. Three different kinds of approaches with the use of navigation systems.
4.4. At least 3 hours of instrument training that is appropriate to the instrument rating sought from an authorized instructor (CFII) in preparation for the checkride within two calendar months before the examination date.
High Performance Endorsement
Status:
yes
Description of Requirement:
1.

The airplane with an engine of more than 200 horsepower.

Received and logged ground and flight training from an authorized instructor in a high-performance airplane, or in a flight simulator or flight training device that is representative of a high-performance airplane, and has been found proficient in the operation and systems of the airplane.
2. Your instructor might choose to endorse your logbook with the following
2.1.
To act as PIC in a high performance airplane: § 61.31(f)
I certify that (First name, MI, Last name), (pilot certificate), (certificate number), has received
the required training of § 61.31(f) in a (make and model of high performance airplane). I have determined
that he/she is proficient in the operation of a high performance airplane.
Signed ________ Date ________ CFI # ________ Exp. Date ________
Complex Airplane Endorsement
Status:
yes
Description of Requirement:
1. There are no minimum number of flight hours required to obtain a complex endorsement, although you will be required to receive and log ground and flight training from an authorized instructor in a complex airplane, or in a flight simulator or flight training device that is representative of a complex airplane, and have been found proficient in the operation and systems of the airplane.
2. A complex airplane is defined by 14 CFR 61.31(e) as an airplane that has the following:
  • Retractable landing gear
  • Flaps
  • Controllable pitch propeller
  • For seaplanes — just flaps and a controllable pitch propeller
3. Your instructor might choose to endorse your logbook with the following
3.1.
To act as PIC in a complex airplane: § 61.31(e)
I certify that (First name, MI, Last name), (pilot certificate), (certificate number), has received
the required training of § 61.31(e) in a (make and model of complex airplane). I have determined
that he/she is proficient in the operation of a complex airplane.
Signed ________ Date ________ CFI # ________ Exp. Date ________
High Altitude Endorsement
Status:
yes
Description of Requirement:
1. Pressurized aircraft, according to part 61, is defined as a pressurized aircraft that has a service ceiling or maximum operating altitude, whichever is lower, above 25,000 feet msl.
2. Prior to receiving your high-altitude endorsement, you will need to receive and log ground and flight training from an authorized instructor. The ground training must include at least the following subjects:
2.1. High-altitude aerodynamics and meteorology;
2.2. Respiration;
2.3. Effects, symptoms, and causes of hypoxia and any other high-altitude sickness;
2.4. Duration of consciousness without supplemental oxygen;
2.5. Effects of prolonged usage of supplemental oxygen;
2.6. Causes and effects of gas expansion and gas bubble formation;
2.7. Preventive measures for eliminating gas expansion, gas bubble formation, and high-altitude sickness;
2.8. Physical phenomena and incidents of decompression; and
2.9. Any other physiological aspects of high-altitude flight.
3. After meeting the ground training requirements, the instructor who provided the ground training will make an endorsement in your logbook or training record certifying that you have satisfactorily accomplished the ground training.
4. To meet the flight training requirements, you will need to receive and log training from an authorized instructor in a pressurized aircraft (remember the definition of a pressurized aircraft), or in a flight simulator or flight training device that is representative or a pressurized aircraft. The flight training must include at least the following subjects:
4.1. Normal cruise flight operations while operating above 25,000 feet MSL;
4.2. Proper emergency procedures for simulated rapid decompression without actually depressurizing the aircraft; and
4.3. Emergency descent procedures.
5. Your instructor might choose to endorse your logbook with the following
5.1.
To act as PIC in a pressurized aircraft capable of high altitude operations: § 61.31(g)
I certify that (First name, MI, Last name), (pilot certificate), (certificate number), has received
the required training of § 61.31(g) in a (make and model of pressurized airplane). I have determined
that he/she is proficient in the operation of a pressurized airplane.
Signed ________ Date ________ CFI # ________ Exp. Date ________
Seaplane Rating
Status:
no
Description of Requirement:
1. It can normally be completed in 6-10 hours of training. It will also comply with the requirements for the Biennial Flight Review (BFR). There is no minimum number of hours required, or a formal FAA written exam. There is an Oral/Practical Flight Exam with a Designated Pilot Examiner.
Multiengine Rating
Status:
no
Description of Requirement:
1. While there are no specific hour requirements for adding a multi-engine rating to a certificate, typically most pilots will require about 10 hours of flight training to reach the proficiency required to pass the practical test.
2. Has received and logged training time within 2 calendar months preceding the month of application in preparation for the practical test.
3. The FAA requires training in the following specific areas:
3.1. Preflight preparation
3.2. Preflight procedures
3.3. Airport operations
3.4. Takeoffs, landings, and go-arounds
3.5. Performance maneuvers
3.6. Navigation
3.7. Slow flight and stalls
3.8. Emergency operations
3.9. Multi-engine operations
3.10. High-altitude operations
3.11. Post flight procedures
4. You must recieve the following instructor endorsements starting that you are ready for the practical test
4.1.
Completion of Prerequisites for a Practical Test: § 61.39(a)(6)
I have given Mr./Ms. _________________ (First Name, MI, Last Name) flight
instruction in preparation for a (private/commercial) pilot multi-engine rating practical
test within the preceding 60 days and find him/her competent to pass the test.
Signed ________ Date ________ CFI # ________ Exp. Date ________
4.2.
Additional aircraft class rating: § 61.63 (c)
I certify that Mr./Ms. ________ (First Name, MI, Last Name, pilot
certificate, certificate number), has received the required training for an additional
airplane class rating. I have determined that he/she is prepared for the
(private/commercial) pilot practical test for the addition of an airplane-multi-engine land rating.
Signed ________ Date ________ CFI # ________ Exp. Date ________
5. You must pass a practical test administered by an FAA inspector or an FAA-designated examiner
Tailwheel Airplane Endorsement
Status:
no
Description of Requirement:
1. The tailwheel endorsement does not require a minimum number of flight hours to obtain, and can possibly be accomplished efficiently and safely within a few hours of flight training.
2. The flight training must include at least the following maneuvers and procedures:
2.1. Normal and crosswind takeoffs and landings;
2.2. Wheel landings (unless the manufacturer has recommended against such landings);
2.3. Go-around procedures.
3. Your instructor might choose to endorse your logbook with the following
3.1.
To act as PIC in a tailwheel airplane: § 61.31(i)
I certify that (First name, MI, Last name), (pilot certificate), (certificate number), has received
the required training of § 61.31(i) in a (make and model of tailwheel airplane). I have determined
that he/she is proficient in the operation of a tailwheel airplane.
Signed ________ Date ________ CFI # ________ Exp. Date ________
Instrument Rating Instructor
Status:
no
Description of Requirement:
1. Be at least 18 years of age
2. Hold either a commercial pilot certificate or airline transport pilot certificate with:
2.1. An aircraft category and class rating that is appropriate to the flight instructor rating sought; and
2.2. A flight instructor certificate with an instrument rating
3. Receive a logbook endorsement from an authorized instructor on the fundamentals of instructing listed in §61.185 of this part appropriate to the required knowledge test;
4. Pass a knowledge test on the areas listed in §61.185(a)(1) of this part, unless the applicant:
4.1. Holds a flight instructor certificate or ground instructor certificate issued;
4.2. Holds a teacher's certificate issued by a State, county, city, or municipality that authorizes the person to teach at an educational level of the 7th grade or higher; or
4.3. Is employed as a teacher at an accredited college or university.
5. Pass a knowledge test on the aeronautical knowledge areas listed in §61.185(a)(2) and (a)(3) of this part that are appropriate to the flight instructor rating sought;
6. Receive a logbook endorsement from an authorized instructor on the areas of operation listed in §61.187(b) of this part, appropriate to the flight instructor rating sought;
7. Pass the required practical test that is appropriate to the flight instructor rating sought in an:
7.1. Aircraft that is representative of the category and class of aircraft for the aircraft rating sought; or
7.2. Flight simulator or approved flight training device that is representative of the category and class of aircraft for the rating sought, and used in accordance with a course at a training center certificated under part 61 item 142.
8. Log at least 15 hours as pilot in command in the category and class of aircraft that is appropriate to the flight instructor rating sought; and
9. Comply with the appropriate sections of this part that apply to the flight instructor rating sought.
Multiengine Rating Instructor
Status:
no
Description of Requirement:
1. Be at least 18 years of age
2. Hold either a commercial pilot certificate or airline transport pilot certificate with:
2.1. An aircraft category and class rating that is appropriate to the flight instructor rating sought; and
2.2. A flight instructor certificate with an airplane category and multiengine class rating;
3. Receive a logbook endorsement from an authorized instructor on the fundamentals of instructing listed in §61.185 of this part appropriate to the required knowledge test;
4. Pass a knowledge test on the areas listed in §61.185(a)(1) of this part, unless the applicant:
4.1. Holds a flight instructor certificate or ground instructor certificate issued;
4.2. Holds a teacher's certificate issued by a State, county, city, or municipality that authorizes the person to teach at an educational level of the 7th grade or higher; or
4.3. Is employed as a teacher at an accredited college or university.
5. Pass a knowledge test on the aeronautical knowledge areas listed in §61.185(a)(2) and (a)(3) of this part that are appropriate to the flight instructor rating sought;
6. Receive a logbook endorsement from an authorized instructor on the areas of operation listed in §61.187(b) of this part, appropriate to the flight instructor rating sought;
7. Pass the required practical test that is appropriate to the flight instructor rating sought in an:
7.1. Aircraft that is representative of the category and class of aircraft for the aircraft rating sought; or
7.2. Flight simulator or approved flight training device that is representative of the category and class of aircraft for the rating sought, and used in accordance with a course at a training center certificated under part 61 item 142.
8. Log at least 15 hours as pilot in command in the category and class of aircraft that is appropriate to the flight instructor rating sought; and
9. Comply with the appropriate sections of this part that apply to the flight instructor rating sought.

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