Who can give endorsements?

[BaltCoFlyer]

I had a discussion today in which it was stated that a person does not need to be a CFI in order to give an endorsement— only that they need to have the endorsement they’re going to give. Is that correct? Everything I’ve seen points to the contrary but I’m more than happy to be wrong on this one.

 

[champ driver]

I guess that Bubba with only a PP can give endorsements for tailwheel and high performance. I wonder what the regs say?

 

[asicer]

Everything I’ve seen points to the contrary

FAR 61 states it pretty plain to me. Do you think otherwise?

 

[RussR]

I would be really interested to know the credentials of the person who told you this.

 

[Doc Holliday]

 

[eman1200]

you have to be at least POA mod certified to hand out endorsements

 

[pdonahue]

A BGI or AGI can give an endorsement for the private pilot written exam. Somehow, I think that wasn't what you were talking about, though.

 

[ateamer]

If only there was some kind of regulation where it was written down.

 

[Dana]

I would be really interested to know the credentials of the person who told you this.

And how many endorsements has he given?

 

[Randomskylane]

you have to be at least POA mod certified to hand out endorsements

Now I know what that poa supporter badge really means

 

[Lindberg]

I had a discussion today in which it was stated that a person does not need to be a CFI in order to give an endorsement— only that they need to have the endorsement they’re going to give. Is that correct? Everything I’ve seen points to the contrary but I’m more than happy to be wrong on this one.

This is true for one of the glider towing endorsements. The relevant regs state who can give an endorsement.

 

[mandm]

you have to be at least POA mod certified to hand out endorsements

POA Supporter just need a number and good to go!

 

[BaltCoFlyer]

61.31 does cover this— was mostly just wondering if I was missing something. Looks like I’m not and non-CFIs cannot give flight endorsements.

 

[Dave Theisen]

@SixPapaCharlie will give you an endorsement if you pay cash.

 

[midlifeflyer]

I had a discussion today in which it was stated that a person does not need to be a CFI in order to give an endorsement— only that they need to have the endorsement they’re going to give. Is that correct?

no.

[sigh]

OK. OK. One doesn't have to be a CFI to give an a endorsement for a knowledge test.

 

[midlifeflyer]

If only there was some kind of regulation where it was written down.

That would be cheating. Why read when you can just make **** up?

 

[flyingron]

you have to be at least POA mod certified to hand out endorsements

OK, you're endorsed.

 

[Clip4]

no.

[sigh]

OK. OK. One doesn't have to be a CFI to give an a endorsement for a knowledge test.

While flight instructor certificate numbers have CFI as the last 3 characters, Part 61 only authorizes flight instructors and ground instructors. Both are authorized instructors with various privileges, but neither is certified or called a certified flight instructor.

The various regulations require a person to have the required endorsements from an authorized instructor.

In addition to written tests, the holder AGI is authorized to provide the ground training portion of a flight review. The holder of an IGI is authorized for ground training for an IPC.

 

[IK04]

Sure, anyone can endorse your logbook with their signature and a statement such as "PilotX landed his airplane here at KXXX. The airplane is blue and has three wheels."