Aeronautical Experience

The Aeronautical Experience screen shows a grid, or matrix, where you can easily lay out and display all of your flight experience from your log book.  This grid is similar to the one found on the front of the 8710-1 form.

Note: The small island question (Are you a pilot based on a small island?) MUST BE ANSWERED!

The minimum pilot experience required by the appropriate regulation must be entered.  It is recommended, however, that ALL pilot time be entered.  Night flying must be entered when required.  You should fill in the blocks that apply and ignore  the blocks that do not.  Second In Command "SIC" time used may be entered in the appropriate blocks.  Flight Simulator, Flight Training Device and PCATD time may be entered in the blocks provided.

Note: The white areas indicate fields to which values can be added.  The blue areas indicate areas that are not accessible or relevant.

To use the Aeronautical Experience grid, simply select the block in which you want to place data and enter the data.  When you have finished filling in all relevant information, continue to Step 6, Summary.

If you need help in filling out the Aeronautical Experience grid, see your Recommending Instructor.  Do not submit the application in Step 6 until you are sure that your hours are entered correctly.