At 23:42 20 August 2003, Michael wrote, quoting Paul
Lynch:

(without a CFI-imposed limitation over & above FAR
minimum requirements)... the transition pilot (could)
be flying on the CFIs certificate indefinitely.

I know what you mean, but I'm the only one who'll be
operating 'ON' my CFI certificate, thank you very much
- particularly when it's in my back pocket.

(to which 'Micael' responded) And on what basis is
the transition pilot required to comply with the limitation
on the solo endorsement?

Chapter and verse, please.

Opinion only, since I know of no FAR directly on point
here. Still...

... under 61.31(d)(2), such an endorsement can be construed
as the CFI defining the 'supervision' he or she will
provide. (No supervision, no solo privileges.)

... under 91.103, required preflight action, the PIC
is required to 'become familiar with all available
information concerning that flight.' Logically (and
legally, one hopes) written CFI-imposed limitations
regarding x-winds, practice area, x-c routes and/or
time limitations would be considered pertinent.

... (hang on - this is sort of an indirect proof) 61.195(d)(iii)
prohibits a CFI from endorsing a student pilot certificate
or logbook for solo flight unless the CFI has 'determined
that the student pilot is prepared to conduct the flight
safely under known circumstances, subject to any limitations
listed in the student's logbook that the instructor
considers necessary for the safety of the flight.'
Nothing in this section or elsewhere in the FARs prohibits
the CFI from applying the same professional standards
to a transition pilot who is not the holder of a student
pilot certificate.

Judy