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It includes logs for night cross-country, full-stop takeoffs/landings, instrument reference training, training within 60 days of the practical test, and solo cross-country distance requirements. 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AERONAUTICAL EXPERIENCE AND ENDORSEMENT REQUIREMENTS  \nApplicant’s name:   Date:   \n􀀁 Ground and flight training – 61.107(a) & (b)  \n􀀁 40 hours total flight time – 61.109(a)  \n􀀁 20 hours flight training (dual)– 61.109(a)  \n􀀁 10 hours solo training (maneuver practice)– 61.109(a) & 61.107(b)(1)  \n􀀁 3 hours cross-country instruction – 61.109(a)  \n\n| Date/Time |  |  |  |\n| --- | --- | --- | --- |\n| Location ID To/From |  |  |  |\n\n􀀁 3 hours night instruction – 61.109(a)(2)  \n\n| Date/Time |  |  |  |\n| --- | --- | --- | --- |\n| Location ID |  |  |  |\n\n􀀁 100 Nautical mile night cross-country – 61.109(a)(2)(i)  \n\n| Date/Location ID’s |  |  |  |\n| --- | --- | --- | --- |\n| / | / | / | / |\n\n􀀁 10 full stop night takeoffs & landings in the traffic pattern – 61.109(a)(2)(ii)  \n\n| Date/Location/ Landings | Date/Location/ Landings | Date/Location/ Landings | Date/Location/ Landings |\n| --- | --- | --- | --- |\n|  |  |  |  |\n\n􀀁 3 hours flight training by reference to instruments – 61.109(a)(3)  \n\n| Date/Time | Date/Time | Date/Time | Date/Time |\n| --- | --- | --- | --- |\n|  |  |  |  |\n\n􀀁 3 hours training within 60 days of the practical test date – 61.109(a)(4)  \n\n| Date/Time | Date/Time | Date/Time | Date/Time |\n| --- | --- | --- | --- |\n|  |  |  |  |\n\n􀀁 5 hours solo cross-country – 61.109(a)(5)(i)  \n\n| Date/Time | / | / | / |\n| --- | --- | --- | --- |\n| Location ID To/From |  |  |  |\n\n􀀁 150 nautical mile solo cross-country with a 50 NM segment – 61.109(a)(5)(ii)  \n􀀁 Full-stop cross-country landings at three points – 61.109(a)(5)(ii)  \n\n| Date |  |  |  |\n| --- | --- | --- | --- |\n| Location ID |  |  |  |\n\n􀀁 3 solo takeoffs & 3 full-stop landings in traffic pattern at ATCT – 61.109(a)(5)(iii)  \n\n| Date/Landings | / | / | / |\n| --- | --- | --- | --- |\n| Location ID |  |  |  |\n\nRefer to Advisory Circular AC 61-65E for recommended endorsement formats.  \n􀀁 Ground training documented or home study course reviewed-61.105(a)  \n􀀁 Pre-solo aeronautical knowledge test – 61.87(b)  \n􀀁 Pre-solo flight training – 61.87(c)(1)  \n􀀁 Solo flight endorsement on student pilot certificate and in logbook each 90days – 61.87(n)  \n􀀁 Knowledge test recommendation endorsements (when required)– 61.35(a), 61. 103(d)(1), and 61 . 105(a)  \n􀀁 Cross-country flight training (initial)– 61.93(c)(1)  \n􀀁 Cross-country solo logbook endorsement each trip – 61.93(c)(2)  \n􀀁 Flight proficiency/practical test endorsement Private Pilot –61 . 103(f), 61. 107(b), and 61 . 109(a)  \n􀀁 Airman Knowledge Test deficiencies – 61.39(a)(6)(iii)  \n􀀁 Retesting after failure of a knowledge or practical test – 61.49(a)(2)  \n􀀁 Practical test endorsement  \nExample conforming to FAR 61.39(6)(a)(i), (ii), (iii), and (7)  \nI certify that has received the required training of 61.107 and 61.109; has received and logged training time within the 60 days preceding the date of application in preparation for the practical test; is prepared for the required practical test; has demonstrated satisfactory knowledge of the subject areas in which the applicant was deficient on the airman knowledge test; and has a completed and signed application form  \n  Date:   \n(CFI name/certificate number/expiration date)","cbCaioONsk6X7w5X","https://ap.wps.com/l/cbCaioONsk6X7w5X","pdf",24703,"English","# Ground and flight training requirements\n## Total time, dual training, and solo maneuver practice\n## Cross-country, night instruction, and takeoffs/landings\n## Instrument training and 60-day practical test preparation\n## Solo cross-country and cross-country landings\n## Knowledge tests and pre-solo training endorsements","[{\"question\":\"What are the required total flight time and breakdown for the private pilot applicant?\",\"answer\":\"The checklist specifies 40 hours total flight time, including 20 hours dual instruction, 10 hours solo maneuver practice, and additional cross-country and night instruction requirements.\"},{\"question\":\"What night 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