1st Solo Student Pilot Checklist
Endorsements Needed
1. Make sure to treat each different model correctly. PA28-150 is not the same as a PA28-180 or PA28-181. Each will require it's own endorsement and Pre-Solo Aeronautical Knowledge test.
2. Make sure your limitations are included. Example: (All Solo flights must be approved by the training CFI prior to each flight and must be in accordance with Air Trek North weather minimums found in the ATN Flight School rules document.)
A.3 Pre-solo aeronautical knowledge: § 61.87(b).
I certify that [First name, MI, Last name] has satisfactorily completed the pre-solo knowledge test of § 61.87(b) for the [make and model] aircraft.
A.4 Pre-solo flight training: § 61.87(c)(1) and (2).
I certify that [First name, MI, Last name] has received and logged pre-solo flight training for the maneuvers and procedures that are appropriate to the [make and model] aircraft. I have determined [he or she] has demonstrated satisfactory proficiency and safety on the maneuvers and procedures required by § 61.87 in this or similar make and model of aircraft to be flown.
A.6 Solo flight (first 90 calendar-day period): § 61.87(n).
I certify that [First name, MI, Last name] has received the required training to qualify for solo flying. I have determined [he or she] meets the applicable requirements of § 61.87(n) and is proficient to make solo flights in [make and model]. Limitations: (see example above)
A.7 Solo flight (each additional 90 calendar-day period): § 61.87(p).
I certify that [First name, MI, Last name] has received the required training to qualify for solo flying. I have determined that [he or she] meets the applicable requirements of § 61.87(p) and is proficient to make solo flights in [make and model]. Limitations: (see example above)
And if going to another airport within 25NM.
A.8 Solo takeoffs and landings at another airport within 25 nautical miles (NM): § 61.93(b)(1).
I certify that [First name, MI, Last name] has received the required training of § 61.93(b)(1). I have determined that [he or she] is proficient to practice solo takeoffs and landings at [airport name]. The takeoffs and landings at [airport name]
1. Make sure to treat each different model correctly. PA28-150 is not the same as a PA28-180 or PA28-181. Each will require it's own endorsement and Pre-Solo Aeronautical Knowledge test.
2. Make sure your limitations are included. Example: (All Solo flights must be approved by the training CFI prior to each flight and must be in accordance with Air Trek North weather minimums found in the ATN Flight School rules document.)
A.3 Pre-solo aeronautical knowledge: § 61.87(b).
I certify that [First name, MI, Last name] has satisfactorily completed the pre-solo knowledge test of § 61.87(b) for the [make and model] aircraft.
A.4 Pre-solo flight training: § 61.87(c)(1) and (2).
I certify that [First name, MI, Last name] has received and logged pre-solo flight training for the maneuvers and procedures that are appropriate to the [make and model] aircraft. I have determined [he or she] has demonstrated satisfactory proficiency and safety on the maneuvers and procedures required by § 61.87 in this or similar make and model of aircraft to be flown.
A.6 Solo flight (first 90 calendar-day period): § 61.87(n).
I certify that [First name, MI, Last name] has received the required training to qualify for solo flying. I have determined [he or she] meets the applicable requirements of § 61.87(n) and is proficient to make solo flights in [make and model]. Limitations: (see example above)
A.7 Solo flight (each additional 90 calendar-day period): § 61.87(p).
I certify that [First name, MI, Last name] has received the required training to qualify for solo flying. I have determined that [he or she] meets the applicable requirements of § 61.87(p) and is proficient to make solo flights in [make and model]. Limitations: (see example above)
And if going to another airport within 25NM.
A.8 Solo takeoffs and landings at another airport within 25 nautical miles (NM): § 61.93(b)(1).
I certify that [First name, MI, Last name] has received the required training of § 61.93(b)(1). I have determined that [he or she] is proficient to practice solo takeoffs and landings at [airport name]. The takeoffs and landings at [airport name]