Now Available Free in CFI Portal
Sporty’s has released version 2.0 of its popular Instructor Guide to FAA Endorsements, developed in partnership with the National Association of Flight Instructors (NAFI). This free, digital reference is designed to help flight instructors navigate the most common FAA endorsements—efficiently, accurately, and with confidence.
Organized in a logical sequence that follows a student’s progression from first flight through commercial pilot certification, this guide includes concise templates for endorsements related to first solos, written test sign-offs, practical tests, flight reviews, instrument proficiency checks, and more. It also includes guidance for CFIs accepting student pilot applications via IACRA.
New in Version 2.0:
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CFI signature lines now include recency of experience in addition to expiration dates.
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WINGS program endorsement templates have been added for both individual activity and phase completion.
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New CFI training endorsements have been added for instructors working with CFI applicants.
Flight instructors can access the Instructor Guide to FAA Endorsements, at no cost, through Sporty’s CFI Portal at Sportys.com/CFI. Registration is free and allows complimentary access to a suite of professional CFI tools and resources that include:
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Sporty’s complete library of online pilot training courses with student progress sharing
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FAA-approved Flight Instructor Refresher Course (FIRC)
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Downloadable lesson plan guides
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A searchable FAA document library
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Special product offers and discounts for CFIs
Sporty’s is proud to support the flight instructor community with trusted tools that make instruction more effective and enjoyable. The Instructor Guide to FAA Endorsements is another example of this commitment in action.