endorsements for private pilot glider rating

[Joel Taylor]

Ok folks.

Gotta a simple question. Do I need a specific endorsement for FAR
61.31 (j) (ii) to do aerotow? My CFI-G says nope, my solo endorsement
was for aero-tow and I dont' need a seperate endorsment. (Although I
don't find the word aero-tow written in my log book at all). I am
going for my check ride tomorrow and want to make sure the book is
filled out properly. Any comments?

Thanks a bunch.

J.Taylor

[Duane Eisenbeiss]

"Joel Taylor" > wrote in message
. net...
> Ok folks.
>
> Gotta a simple question. Do I need a specific endorsement for FAR
> 61.31 (j) (ii) to do aerotow? My CFI-G says nope, my solo endorsement
> was for aero-tow and I dont' need a seperate endorsment. (Although I
> don't find the word aero-tow written in my log book at all). I am
> going for my check ride tomorrow and want to make sure the book is
> filled out properly. Any comments?
>
> Thanks a bunch.
>
> J.Taylor

You can answer this question for yourself. Just read the FAR that you
quoted. It says "... and received and endorsement ...".

Duane

[Joel Taylor]

In article >, says...
> It's a bit hard to understand how a U.S. instructor can say that a
> Private Pilot applicant does not need an endorsement as referenced
> below. It is conceivable that he could have included the aero tow
> endorsement with the solo endorsement. But unless the solo
> endorsement includes wording in reference to (satisfactorily
> accomplished ground and flight training on aero tow procedures
> and operations, and found proficient in aero tow procedures and
> operations) A prudent instructor would also include (in accordance
> with the requirements of 61.31(j)(1)(ii)).
>
> If there is nothing in your log book regarding this, you should not
> be surprised if the examiner tells you that your not eligible for the
> flight test.
>
> Regards
> M Eiler
>
> Sec. 61.31
> Type rating requirements, additional training, and authorization
> requirements.
> (j) Additional training required for operating a glider.
> (1) No person may act as pilot in command of a glider--
> (ii) Using aerotow procedures, unless that person has satisfactorily
> accomplished ground and flight training on aerotow procedures and
> operations, and has received an endorsement from an authorized
> instructor who certifies in that pilot's logbook that the pilot has been
> found proficient in aerotow procedures and operations;
>
>
> "Joel Taylor" > wrote in message
> . net...
> > Ok folks.
> >
> > Gotta a simple question. Do I need a specific endorsement for FAR
> > 61.31 (j) (ii) to do aerotow? My CFI-G says nope, my solo endorsement
> > was for aero-tow and I dont' need a seperate endorsment. (Although I
> > don't find the word aero-tow written in my log book at all). I am
> > going for my check ride tomorrow and want to make sure the book is
> > filled out properly. Any comments?
> >
> > Thanks a bunch.
> >
> > J.Taylor
>
>
>
Thanks for the follow up. Although this doesn't make me feel warm and
fuzzy, I think I will insist on the endorsement from a CFI-G tomorrow
morning. This FBO has a DE that they have been working with for a long
time and I would be surprised if he busts me. However, I feel that a
professionally run org. such as the this should be a tad more up to date
in conforming with the regs.

I did a google search and found some great historical postings re this
issue. It looks like it does come up seasonally. thanks again.

joel