Other Airmen Ratings

Question 1

Endorsement Add-Ons

Answer 1

For aircraft that are similar enough in characteristics to the same category and class as the aircraft you hold a certificate in, you simply need to perform adequate training with an instructor and have that instructor endorse your logbook.

Question 2

Tailwheel Add-On

Answer 2

Does not require a minimum number of hours.
Doesn’t require a checkride
Instructor just needs to determine that you are proficient
You need to be graded on normal and crosswind landings as well as go-around procedures

Question 3

Complex Airplane Add-On

Answer 3

An airplane that has retractable landing gear, flaps, and a controllable pitch propellor (for a sea plane, just flaps and a controllable pitch propellor)

No minimum number of hours required
Required to receive ground and flight training from an instructor and be endorsed for being proficient in a complex airplane
The training can be in a complex airplane or in a simulator that represents a complex airplane

Question 4

High Performance Airplane Add-On

Answer 4

Defined as an airplane with an engine with more than 200 horsepower

No minimum number of flight hours required
Pilots must receive and log ground and flight training from an authorized instructor in a high performance airplane and be deemed proficient by the instructor.
Once proficient, your instructor will endorse your logbook.

Question 5

High Altitude Add-On

Answer 5

Pilot must receive ground and flight training and an endorsement from an authorized instructor
Flight training must be conducted in a pressurized aircraft
Cruise operations above 25,000’ MSL
Proper emergency procedures for simulated rapid decompression without actually decompressing the aircraft
Emergency Decent Procedures

Question 6

In Order to be able to tow a glider plane, a private pilot must…

Answer 6

Have logged a minimum of 100 hours PIC in the same category, class, and type of aircraft to be used for towing.
Have a logbook endorsement from an authorized instructor that certifies you have received ground and flight training in gliders or unpowered ultralight vehicles, and are proficient in those areas.
Have a logbook endorsement from a pilot that already meets the requirements and who has accompanied the pilot on 3 flights which has certified them to have accomplished at least 3 flights in an aircraft while towing a glider or unpowered ultralight vehicle, or while simulating towing flight procedures.
In the preceding 12 months has performed 3 actual or simulated tows accompanied by a qualified pilot or has been towed for 3 flights in a glider or unpowered ultralight vehicle.