From nothing to a Private Pilot
Certificate (Airplane, Single-Engine Land)

1. Confirm eligibility 61.103
   1. 17 years old 61.103(a)
   2. Know English (read, speak, write) 61.103(c)
   3. 3^rd class medical 61.39(4)
   4. U.S. student pilot certificate 61.103(j)
2. Verify U.S. citizenship. See https://www.aopa.org/advocacy/pilots/alien-flight-training-program/aopas-guide-to-tsas-alien-flight-training-citizenship-validation-rule 1552.3(h)
3. Endorse that you have verified U.S. citizenship or eligibility
   1552.3(h)

4. Conduct and Log GROUND Training on aeronautical knowledge areas 61.105(b) to prepare them for the FAA written test. (or review home study course covering the same material applicable to category-class) 61.103(d)(1)
5. Give and Log GROUND and FLIGHT training on Areas of Operation as listed in 61.107(b)—Must be done by endorsing instructor 61.107(b)
6. Endorse for FAA written test (after ensuring that they’re prepared for it) 61.35(a)(1), 61.103(d)(2)

7. They must pass FAA written test before taking their check-ride 61.103(e)

SOLO

8. Give (or review) Pre-Solo ground training for Pre-Solo test
9. Give training on aeronautical knowledge areas of 61.87(b) in preparation of the presolo test.
10. Administer a pre-solo written aeronautical knowledge test, which includes the material as listed in 61.87(b)(1) 61.87(b)
    1. Must be administered by the flight instructor 61.87(b)(2)(i)
    2. Review all incorrect answers with the student before authorizing that student to conduct a solo flight 87(b)(2)(ii)
11. Review all incorrect answers with the student (different color pen). Copy and file corrected test, and/or give the pre-solo aeronautical knowledge test endorsement:

(See also Jeppesen Logbook under Endorsements)

12. Give and log Pre-Solo flight training on the maneuvers and procedures applicable to the make and model to be soloed (to prepare for student’s solo flight) as listed in 61.87(d) 61.87(c)
13. When the student has demonstrated satisfactory proficiency in the maneuvers and procedures, the make and model and safety, give him/her two solo endorsements per 61.87(n)(1 & 2) and 61.195 61.87(c)(2)
    1. On Student Pilot certificate for make/model

2. In addition to make and model on the pilot certificate, you must give an endorsement in the logbook noting proficiency in the make and model in the Pre-solo Flight Training Endorsement:

3. Solo flight In Logbook (each additional 90 day period) 61.87(n)(2) 61.87(p)(1)(v):

 

Repeat Endorsement

 

(See also Jeppesen Logbook under Endorsements)

Cross-country

14. 14. Give GROUND and FLIGHT training on the cross-country maneuvers and procedures in 61.93(e) in the same make and model the solo cross-country’s will be performed, and ensure that the student pilot is proficient in all the cross-country maneuvers and procedures. 61.93(a)(2)(i), 61.93(a)(2)(ii), 61.93(a)(3)

 

14. 1. The student pilot must have satisfactorily accomplished the pre-solo flight maneuvers and procedures (required by 61.87) in the same make and model that the solo cross-country
       flights will be performed 61.93(a)(2)(iii)
15. Give three Endorsements for Solo Cross-Country flights
    1. 1. Student Pilot Certificate Endorsement for Category 61.93(c)(1)

    [Date] I have given ________________ all the ground and flight training for airplanes on the maneuvers and procedures listed in 61.93(e) and authorize solo cross country flights for the Airplane Category.
    [Date] [CFI Signature], 1234567CFI [CFI Expiration]

    (See Endorsement section of Student Pilot Certificate)

    1. 1. Logbook Endorsement for Solo Cross-Country in the specific make and model that previous training has been performed. 61.93(c)(2)(i)

    [Date] I certify that ________________ is proficient to fly the [make-model] safely on cross country flights.
    [Date] [CFI Signature], 1234567CFI [CFI Expiration]

    1. 1. Logbook Endorsement for each individual cross-country flight. (any instructor may endorse this after reviewing flight plan in accordance with 61.93(d) and 61.195 93(c)(2)(ii)
          1. This may only be given after following the criteria as listed in 61.93(d) 61.93(d)

    [Date] I have reviewed ________________’s cross-country planning to be made on [date] and certify that he/she is proficient to perform this cross country flight safely in the [make-model]. His/her preflight planning and preparation is correct and he/she is prepared to make the flight safely under the known conditions as listed in 61.93(d). The flight may only be made if departure is before [time Z]. Maximum crosswind component 7kts. Weather must be at least +15miles visibility +3000 ft ceilings, less than 20knot surface winds. [additional limitations]
    
    [Date] [CFI Signature], 1234567CFI [CFI Expiration]

    Student pilot must legally comply with endorsement limitations. See 61.89(a)(8)

     

    Repeat Endorsement

     

    16. Additional Endorsements: If it would be helpful, the student may be allowed to… 
        1. 1. Practice takeoffs and landings at another airport within 25nm (one time endorsement, and must comply with all requirements of 61.93(b)(1).

        [Date] I certify that ________________ has received the required training of section 61.93(b)(1) and he/she is proficient to practice solo takeoffs and landings at (airport name). Limitations: He/she must have prior approval from me before each flight.
        [Date] [CFI Signature], 1234567CFI [CFI Expiration]

        1. 1. Make repeated solo cross-country flights within 50 nm from the point of departure: 93(b)(2).

        [Date] I certify that (First name, MI, Last name) has received the required training in both directions between and at both (airport names). I have determined that he/she is proficient of section 61.93(b)(2) to conduct repeated solo cross-country flights over that route, subject to the following conditions: (List any applicable conditions or limitations.)
        [Date] [CFI Signature], 1234567CFI [CFI Expiration]

        1. 1. Conduct or finish a solo flight at NIGHT 61.87(o)(3), 61.87(c)

        [Date] I have given ________________ flight training at night on night flying procedures as listed in 61.87(o)(1), navigation training at night in the vicinity of KPVU according to 61.87(o)(2), and the presolo training according to 61.87(c) in the [make-model] within the previous 90 days. I certify that he/she is has demonstrated proficiency of section 61.87(o) and is proficient to make solo flights at night in the [make-model].
        [Date] [CFI Signature], 1234567CFI [CFI Expiration]

        1. 1. Fly solo in Class B airspace (not recommended) 61.95(a)

        [Date] I have given ________________ ground and flight training on the KSLC class B airspace. I certify that he/she has received the required training in accordance with 61.95(a). I have determined he/she is proficient to conduct solo flights in KSLC Class B airspace. (List any applicable conditions or limitations.)
        [Date] [CFI Signature], 1234567CFI [CFI Expiration] 61.95(a)(2), 61.95(a)(3)

        1. 1. Solo flight to, from, or at an airport located in Class B airspace (not recommended) 61.95(b)(1), 91.131(b)

        [Date] I certify that (First name, MI, Last name) has received the required ground and flight training of section 61.95(a)(1) at KSLC. I have determined that he/she is proficient to conduct solo flight operations at (name of airport). (List any applicable conditions or limitations.)
        [Date] [CFI Signature], 1234567CFI [CFI Expiration]

    17. Completed Aeronautical Experience requirements as listed in 61.109(a) (ok if done with another instructor, and ok if done in different make and model, but must be same category-class and type rating if applicable e.g. if you’re taking a check ride in a tail-wheel, the aeronautical experience must be done in a tail-wheel). 103(g)  
        1. 40 hours total flight time 109(a)
        2. 20 with instructor 109(a)
        3. Experience can be with ANY instructor, but must be in same [aircraft rating] category and class (airplane single-engine) and type if applicable:
           1. 3 hours cross-country 61.109(1)
           2. 3 hours night that includes: 61.109(2)
              • Night cross-country over 100nm 109(2)(i)
              • 10 Night take-offs and landings to full-stop (with traffic pattern) 109(2)(ii)
           3. 3 hours instrument training 61.109(3)
           4. 10 hours solo (including areas of operation 61.107(b)(1) 61.109(a)+(5)
              • 5 hours solo cross-country time
              • 150nm solo cross-country, full-stop at three points—one leg more than 50nm
              • 3 takeoffs/landings to full stop with control tower
    18. 18. Give logbook endorsement for practical test 103(f)

    Prerequisites for practical tests. 61.39(a)(6)

    [Date] I certify that (First name, MI, Last name) has received the required training in accordance with sections 61.107(b)(areas of operation), has accomplished and received flight training on the
    aeronautical experience as listed in 61.109(a). He/she has demonstrated satisfactory knowledge of deficiencies from the FAA airman knowledge test. I have determined he/she is prepared for the private pilot single-engine land practical test.
    [Date] [CFI Signature], 1234567CFI [CFI Expiration]

    19. Pass practical test 103(h)

    Transfer student for Private Pilot Certificate (Airplane, Single-Engine Land) before solo

    1. Redo solo training according to 87(p)

    Transfer student for Private Pilot Certificate (Airplane, Single-Engine Land) before cross-country training

    2. Redo cross-country training as listed above

    If both solo and cross country training are done, then you must ensure that all the aeronautical experience requirements are done, and he/she is prepared (competent and proficient) to endorse him/her for the practical test.