Pre Knowledge test endorsement.

youngflyer · February 16th, 2008, 20:57

I am going to take my written test on the 21'st this month for the PPL written test and I am only 15. I have only flown a little bit but have no set instructor. Should I go to the local FBO and ask an instructor for a knowledge test endorsement? What will the instructor ask to get the endorsement?

Reigleite · February 16th, 2008, 21:07

Given what you've told us, I'd suggest you hit a Gleim prep book for a few weeks and do some mock tests online. Then you should have a mock written (timed of course) and see where you're at from there. Just my .02!

Nihon_Ni · February 16th, 2008, 21:11

You can find practice tests at http://www.sportys.com/faatest/

Berkut · February 16th, 2008, 21:14

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Originally Posted by youngflyer

Should I go to the local FBO and ask an instructor for a knowledge test endorsement? What will the instructor ask to get the endorsement?

There's no telling what he/she might ask. Some instructors will endorse just about anyone, while others refuse to endorse someone unless they've given them training. The only way to find out will be to ask around. Someone will probably help you.

I would advise you to wait until you're farther along in your training, but I know you're probably excited to take the test and have something to show for your work so far.

Sprint100 · February 16th, 2008, 21:35

JDMcFly · February 17th, 2008, 00:07

I know it's already been asked, but why the rush to take the written? You have two years until you can even be licensed... and it's only good for two years. (confused)

PanJet · February 17th, 2008, 00:12

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Originally Posted by JDMcFly

I know it's already been asked, but why the rush to take the written? You have two years until you can even be licensed... and it's only good for two years. (confused)

He never said when his birthday was, so he could be seventeen in less than two years. There's a student at my school right now who's close to done with his training and he won't be 17 for another 6 months. I'm not his instructor, but my guess is they'll have him all polished up and ready to go for a checkride on his 17th birthday.

Youngflyer, just in case you don't know what we're talking about, once you pass the test you have only two years to get your license before you have to retake the test.

JDMcFly · February 17th, 2008, 00:13

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Originally Posted by PanJet

He never said when his birthday was, so he could be seventeen in less than two years. There's a student at my school right now who's close to done with his training and he won't be 17 for another 6 months. I'm not his instructor, but my guess is they'll have him all polished up and ready to go for a checkride on his 17th birthday.

But he lives in Central New York... You can't plan on any day not being a massive crapfest of weather.

PanJet · February 17th, 2008, 00:17

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Originally Posted by JDMcFly

But he lives in Central New York... You can't plan on any day not being a massive crapfest of weather.

Doesn't mean you can't dream big!

youngflyer · February 17th, 2008, 09:17

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Originally Posted by PanJet

He never said when his birthday was, so he could be seventeen in less than two years. There's a student at my school right now who's close to done with his training and he won't be 17 for another 6 months. I'm not his instructor, but my guess is they'll have him all polished up and ready to go for a checkride on his 17th birthday.

Youngflyer, just in case you don't know what we're talking about, once you pass the test you have only two years to get your license before you have to retake the test.

Yeah, I am aware of the 2 year expiration date. My 16th birthday is in April and I plan to get my ppl on or the day after my 17th birthday, along with my IFR rating that summer so I am trying to knock out the knowledge tests so I can really focus on the actual flying. I am ready for the PPL written, I have been studying through the ASA dvds and the exams4pilots.org webpage.

Ian J · February 17th, 2008, 10:10

If you have any problems getting endorsed, PM me and I'll square you away.

Schinpop · February 17th, 2008, 10:15

I can understand why the knowledge test endorsement came to be (back when they did the test on paper), but why have the requirement now? All of the tests are computerized, are at the expense of the applicant, and are administered by private (I think) corporations. If you fail, it was your 90 bucks. Why does the FAA care?

Berkut · February 17th, 2008, 10:28

I suspect they don't really care anymore. I expect the endorsement requirement to go away once someone gets around to it.

SeanD · February 17th, 2008, 14:52

www.exams4pilots.org has great practice test for all categories. It allows you to generate your own test as well.

youngflyer · February 18th, 2008, 13:17

Alright!!! I got my endorsement at executive air at KSYR. He just asked me a couple of questions, gave me an hour of ground school, which I needed, and then he signed me off on my logbook. Although executive air is expensive, my parents said they are willing to pay more because it closer, and i love it their so I am set to begin my flight training in full march 1st!!!

Berkut · February 18th, 2008, 14:04

Congratulations! Good luck on the test and keep us posted on your training.

nosehair · February 18th, 2008, 16:34

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Originally Posted by Schinpop

I can understand why the knowledge test endorsement came to be (back when they did the test on paper), but why have the requirement now? All of the tests are computerized, are at the expense of the applicant, and are administered by private (I think) corporations. If you fail, it was your 90 bucks. Why does the FAA care?

You mis-understand the concept of "endorsement", and of the flight instructor's role in training. An "endorsement" is the way the FAA puts the responsibility of training on ther flight instructor. The "knowledge test", or "practical test" is a sampling of the required knowledge and skill to be a pilot. When the flight instructor endorses an applicant for a test, he is saying that person has demonstrated consistant knowledge and/or skill in all areas of pilot operation required for that certificate. The test just samples parts of that knowledge/skill. If the FAA had no "authorized instructor" to say the applicant has met all knowledge and skill requirements, then the FAA would have to test every aspect of the required knowledge and/or skill to document that has been done.

MikeOH58 · February 18th, 2008, 17:03

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Originally Posted by SeanD

www.exams4pilots.org has great practice test for all categories. It allows you to generate your own test as well.

I would be very careful with exams4pilots.org. A LOT of there questions are out of date, or contradict the gleim and asa study guides...

I've found http://www.webexams.com and www.mypilottests.com to be more accurate and reliable.

madmax · February 18th, 2008, 17:07

Also look at www.myairplane.com

Sprint100 · February 18th, 2008, 18:29

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Originally Posted by nosehair

You mis-understand the concept of "endorsement

Did he misunderstand or misremember

February 16th, 2008, 20:57	#1
youngflyer Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: KSYR Posts: 507	Pre Knowledge test endorsement. I am going to take my written test on the 21'st this month for the PPL written test and I am only 15. I have only flown a little bit but have no set instructor. Should I go to the local FBO and ask an instructor for a knowledge test endorsement? What will the instructor ask to get the endorsement?

February 16th, 2008, 21:07	#2
Reigleite Junior Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Posts: 63	Re: Pre Knowledge test endorsement. Given what you've told us, I'd suggest you hit a Gleim prep book for a few weeks and do some mock tests online. Then you should have a mock written (timed of course) and see where you're at from there. Just my .02! __________________ I remember a time when sex was safe and flying was dangerous. ~Author Unknown~

February 16th, 2008, 21:11	#3
Nihon_Ni Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Okinawa, Japan Posts: 303	Re: Pre Knowledge test endorsement. You can find practice tests at http://www.sportys.com/faatest/ __________________ MCFI, CFII, MEI

February 16th, 2008, 21:35	#5
Sprint100 Old Skool Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Santa Clarita, CA Posts: 6,152	Re: Pre Knowledge test endorsement. __________________ Excellence is not a single act, but a habit. "I have learned over the years that when one's mind is made up, that diminshes fear" - Rosa Parks

February 17th, 2008, 00:07	#6
JDMcFly Old Skool Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: New York Posts: 1,667	Re: Pre Knowledge test endorsement. I know it's already been asked, but why the rush to take the written? You have two years until you can even be licensed... and it's only good for two years. (confused)

February 17th, 2008, 10:10	#11
Ian J Old Skool Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Nashville Posts: 6,000 Blog Entries: 7	Re: Pre Knowledge test endorsement. If you have any problems getting endorsed, PM me and I'll square you away. __________________

February 17th, 2008, 10:15	#12
Schinpop Junior Member Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Fort Collins, CO Posts: 62	Re: Pre Knowledge test endorsement. I can understand why the knowledge test endorsement came to be (back when they did the test on paper), but why have the requirement now? All of the tests are computerized, are at the expense of the applicant, and are administered by private (I think) corporations. If you fail, it was your 90 bucks. Why does the FAA care?

February 17th, 2008, 10:28	#13
Berkut Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: Dodge this Posts: 950	Re: Pre Knowledge test endorsement. I suspect they don't really care anymore. I expect the endorsement requirement to go away once someone gets around to it.

February 17th, 2008, 14:52	#14
SeanD Old Skool Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: KLAS Posts: 3,580	Re: Pre Knowledge test endorsement. www.exams4pilots.org has great practice test for all categories. It allows you to generate your own test as well. __________________ JoBama 08

February 18th, 2008, 13:17	#15
youngflyer Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: KSYR Posts: 507	Re: Pre Knowledge test endorsement. Alright!!! I got my endorsement at executive air at KSYR. He just asked me a couple of questions, gave me an hour of ground school, which I needed, and then he signed me off on my logbook. Although executive air is expensive, my parents said they are willing to pay more because it closer, and i love it their so I am set to begin my flight training in full march 1st!!!

February 18th, 2008, 14:04	#16
Berkut Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: Dodge this Posts: 950	Re: Pre Knowledge test endorsement. Congratulations! Good luck on the test and keep us posted on your training.

February 18th, 2008, 17:07	#19
madmax Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Pacific Northwest Posts: 301	Re: Pre Knowledge test endorsement. Also look at www.myairplane.com __________________ "I wish people would stop using "national security" when they mean "fear" or "downright stupidity"." - Chief Captain If you're not cheating, you're not trying

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