For a solo flight endorsement to be legal, an instructor must have

• A. Given the student the flight training required for solo flight privileges
• B. Verified the student has logged 20 hours
• C. Confirmed the student has completed a knowledge test
• D. Recommends the student for solo without training has

Answer: (A)

A solo flight endorsement is given only after the instructor has provided the flight training required for solo flight privileges. That endorsement, placed in the student’s logbook, confirms the student has demonstrated the necessary skills and decision-making to fly solo in the local area under the conditions specified by the instructor. It isn’t about reaching a specific number of flight hours, and it isn’t simply about having completed a knowledge test. Those elements may be part of other steps toward earning a certificate, but they don’t alone authorize solo flight. The endorsement must come from the instructor after the required training has been completed, ensuring safety and preparedness before flying solo.