Solo cross-country planning endorsement
Solo Cross-Country Day-of-Flight Endorsement
This is the FAA required logbook endorsement under FAR § 61.93(b)(1) that CFIs use to approve each specific student cross-country flight before it departs.
FAA Solo Cross-Country Day-of-Flight Endorsement
I have reviewed the cross-country planning of [Student Name]. I find the planning and preparation to be correct to make the solo flight from [Departure Airport] to [Destination Airport] via [Route of Flight] with landings at [Airport Names] in a [Make & Model] on [Date]. Date: [Date] [Instructor Name] [Instructor Cert Number] Exp. [Instructor Cert Exp Date]
When You Need This Endorsement
This endorsement documents the CFI's review and approval of the student's specific cross-country flight plan before each flight. It must be issued within 2 calendar months preceding the cross-country flight and placed in the student's logbook.
Record the departure airport, destination, all intermediate landing airports, the specific aircraft make and model, and the planned flight date. Review the student's flight planning for route, weather, fuel, and airspace compliance.
FAA Reference
FAR § 61.93(b)(1)
Requires CFI review and approval of each solo cross-country flight plan.
AC 61-65K
Advisory Circular with cross-country planning endorsement templates and CFI guidance.
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