Verify Applicant Eligibility Requirements

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Basic Eligibility Requirements

• (Online) Application 8710-1 (IACRA) Signed by Recommending instructor
• Minimum age – 16 Private; 18 Commercial: § 61.103(a)
• Knowledge Test results (Verify passing score) W/24mos., raised seal, § 61.39(a)(5)
• Photo/Signature I.D./Government Issued (Verify Name matches 8710-1): AC 61-65D
• English - speak, read, & understand: § 61.103(b)
•  Student Pilot Certificate (Verify endorsed correctly, current, & I.D. matches 8710-1): § 61.87

Logbook Endorsements (Ground and Flight Training)

• Endorsement certifying that CFIG has prepared applicant to take and pass the Private Pilot Glider Practical test 
• Endorsement certifying applicant has received and logged 3 hours of flight training (Test Prep.) within the 60 days preceding the date of the application in preparation for the practical test
• Endorsement certifying that CFIG has provided training in areas of deficiency on Private Pilot Glider Knowledge test and applicant has demonstrated satisfactory knowledge in those areas
• Endorsement certifying that CFIG has provided solo privileges via launch method being used

* Private Pilot Aeronautical Experience: § 61.109(a)

For people with under 40 hours of logged flight experience in heavier-than-air aircraft  the FAA requires at least 10 hours of flight time. Those 10 hours of flight time must include:

• 20 flights
• At least 3 flights with instructor for practical test preparation
• 2 hours of solo flight with at least 10 launches and landings.

For people with over 40 hours of logged flight experience in heavier-than-air aircraft the FAA requires at least 3 hours of flight time. Those 3 hours of flight time must include:

• 10 solo flights
• At least 3 flights with instructor for practical test preparation § 61.109(f)
• Test Standards