I am taking flying lessons and am curious about this. In the back of my logbook I have a space for endorsements for things like complex aircraft and high performance aircraft. My question is, when my flight instructor trains me and signs that specific endorsement, do I need to get that added to my pilot certificate once I get it, or do I just need to keep it in my logbook? Also, when I get a new logbook, how do I carry over my endorsement?
2007-05-01 15:41:01 · 5 answers · asked by joshsr0909 2 in Cars & Transportation ➔ Aircraft
only ratings are added to you pilots certificate. (If you take a check ride, you are adding a rating.) Endorsements are put into your log book. If you do fill it up no problem, as a private (or above( you are NOT required to have the log on your person.
If for any reason The FAA wants to see your endorsements,
tell them you will gladly comply and make an appointment at the FSDO and present your log book. I keep mine in my safe as to not lose it or have it stolen. Unless I am flying w/ instructor and need it for his sig.
2007-05-01 17:08:02 · answer #1 · answered by cherokeeflyer 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Endorsements are just meant for your logbook. They are just there in case that for some reason the FAA wants to investigate you that you can prove you have had all the training that your are supposed to have had to be able to be flying what it is you are flying. The endorsement just stays in the logbook it was originally put in. It's impossible and illegal for you to write (transfer) an endorsement in your own logbook because you would have to forge the instructors signature. You just need to hold on to your old logbooks because they are proof of your past training and flight experience.
2007-05-02 02:48:17 · answer #2 · answered by hsupilot08 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The only "endorsement" on you pilot certificate is the rating of the airplane you are licensed to fly, for example: SEL.
You must carry your logbook while you are a student pilot to show your endorsement for cross country flight.
Contrary to another answer, you are required to log your flights if you intend to use the experience to obtain any rating. Also, every time you take a flight physical, you must report your hours. If you don't log it, you don't know it.
2007-05-02 19:52:22 · answer #3 · answered by eferrell01 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Nope - logbook endorsements are for just that - airplanes checked out it, complex aircraft sign-off, taildragger sign-off, endorsement to solo, etc. Your pilot certificate will state whether you're a private, commercial, or an ATP, along with any ratings (IE instrument) along with any limitations.
2007-05-02 09:25:58 · answer #4 · answered by Charlie 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You just keep it in your logbook. Most people don't fill up a log book but if you do you put your old log in a safe place and keep filling in your new log.
Here's a tip.
In flying it's safe to go fast and dangerous to go slow and safe to go high and dangerous to go low.
Happy flying.
2007-05-01 23:08:49 · answer #5 · answered by Tim A 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋