FAA Form 8710-1 12-2024 Final
FAA Form 8710-1 12-2024 Final
A federal agency may not conduct or sponsor, and a person is not required to respond to, nor shall a person be subject
to a penalty for failure to comply with a collection of information subject to the requirements of the Paperwork
Reduction Act unless that collection of information displays a currently valid OMB Control Number. The OMB
Control Number for this information collection is 2120-0021. Public reporting for this collection of information is
estimated to be approximately 30 minutes per response, including the time for reviewing instructions, searching
existing data sources, gathering and maintaining the data needed, completing and reviewing the collection of
information.
All responses to this collection of information are voluntary. Send comments regarding this burden estimate or any
other aspect of this collection of information, including suggestions for reducing this burden to: Information Collection
Clearance Officer, Federal Aviation Administration, 10101 Hillwood Parkway, Fort Worth, TX 76177-1524
See attached Privacy Act Information and Pilot’s Bill of Rights Written Notification of
Investigation
Detach these supplemental information instruction parts before submitting the attached form. Instructions for
completing this form (FAA 8710-1 form) are attached. If an electronic form is not printed on a duplex printer, the
applicant’s name, date of birth and certificate number (if applicable) must be furnished on the reverse side of the
application. This information is required for identification purposes. The applicant’s social security number, telephone
number, and e-mail address are optional.
For faster processing, the FAA encourages applicants to apply online using the FAA Integrated Airman Certification
and Rating Application (IACRA). IACRA is available at https://iacra.faa.gov.
(If you make a written request for your airman application file, please provide your full
name, date of birth or airman certification number for identification purposes, and the date
of application.)
Block D. Place of Birth. If you were born in the USA, enter the city and state where Block O1. Date of Final Conviction. If block “N” was marked “Yes” provide
you were born. If the city is unknown, enter the county and state. If you were born outside the date of final conviction.
the USA, enter the name of the city and country where you were born.
II. CERTIFICATE OR RATING APPLIED FOR ON BASIS OF: Block
Block E1. Residential Address. Enter your complete residential address. This must A. Completion of Required Test.
include street number, city, state, and zip code. If the applicant has a foreign address, the
country must be stated. If a residential address does not exist, a map or written directions 1. Aircraft to be used. (If flight test required) – Enter the make and model of each
to the applicant’s physical residence must be attached to the application. Verify that the aircraft used or represented. If a flight simulation training device (FSTD) is used,
numbers are not transposed. indicate Level of Device(s).
2. Total time in this aircraft and/or approved full flight simulator (FFS) or flight
Block E2. Mailing Address. Enter your mailing address, if different than block E1. training device (FTD) (Hrs.) – (2a) Enter the total Flight Time (2b) Enter Pilot-In-
This may be a residence, post office box, rural route, flight school address, personal mail Command (PIC) Flight Time.
box (PMB), commercial address, or other mail drop location, as applicable. The address
provided in block E2, if any, will be printed on the permanent airman certificate. If you Block B. U.S. Military Competence Or Experience. Enter your branch of
want your airman certificate mailed to an address other than provided in blocks E1 or E2, service, date rated as a U.S. military pilot, and your rank or grade. In block 4a and 4b,
you will need to provide instructions on a separate attachment or in the remarks section enter the make and model of each military manned aircraft used to qualify (as
of the form. appropriate). ATD, FTD, or FFS time cannot be used.
Block M. Do You Hold or Have You Ever Held An FAA Pilot III. RECORD OF PILOT TIME. At a minimum, the applicant should complete the
blocks applicable to the certificate or rating sought; however, it is recommended that all
Certificate? Mark yes or no. (NOTE: A student pilot certificate is a pilot
pilot time be entered. If decimal points are utilized, ensure that they are legible. Time
certificate.) If. Yes, complete Blocks M1, M2, and M3.
entered in the “Class Totals” block should reflect time in aircraft class for the certificate
Block M1. Grade of Certificate. Enter the grade of the FAA pilot certificate or rating sought with this application. The time entered for an FFS, FTD, and/or ATD
you hold (i.e., Student, Recreational, Private, Commercial, or ATP). DO NOT may be credited towards the total time in the category, class, and instrument time as
enter flight instructor certificate information. permitted by the regulations. Add any Flight Engineer time used for ATP in remarks
section.
Block M2. Certificate Number. Enter your current FAA certificate number as it IV. HAVE YOU PREVIOUSLY RECEIVED A NOTICE OF
appears on the pilot certificate. DISAPPROVAL OR BEEN DENIED FOR ANY REASON
FOR THE CERTIFICATE AND/OR RATING
FOR WHICH YOU ARE APPLYING? Mark “Yes” or “No” as appropriate.
V. APPLICANT’S/INDIVIDUAL'S CERTIFICATION.
A. Signature. Sign your name.
B. Date. The date you signed the application.
E1. Residential Address E2. Mailing Address (This address will be printed on the F. Citizenship / Nationality
G. Do you read, Yes
(Including City, State, Zip Code, and Country) permanent airman certificate, if different than block E1.)
USA speak, write, &
Other
understand the
specify: No
English language?
H. Height I. Weight J. Hair Color K. Eye Color L. Sex
(inches) (pounds)
Male
Female
M. M1. Grade of Certificate
Do you hold, or have you ever held an FAA pilot certificate, including revoked certificates? M2. Certificate Number M3. Date Issued
Yes No (Note: A student pilot certificate is a pilot certificate.)
N. Do you hold, or have you ever held a Medical Certificate? N1. Class of Certificate N2. Name of Medical Examiner N3. Date Issued
Yes - FAA Yes - Foreign Yes- Military No
O. Have you ever been convicted for violation of any Federal or State statutes relating to narcotic drugs, marijuana, or depressant or stimulant drugs or substances? Do not include alcohol offenses O1. Date of Final Conviction
involving motor vehicle mode of transportation as those offenses are covered on the FAA Form 8500-8, Airman Medical Application Form. Yes No
II. CERTIFICATE OR RATING APPLIED FOR ON BASIS OF:
1. Aircraft to be used (If flight test required) 2. Total time in this aircraft and/or a. Flight b. As Pilot-in-
A Completion of approved FFS or FTD (hours): Time Command
Test or Activity
1. U.S. Military Service 2. Date Rated in U.S. Military 3. Rank or Grade
U.S. Military
B Competence or 4. List Military aircraft a. logged pilot time or provided flight instruction (IP) (make and model) b. passed an Instrument Proficiency Check (Pilot or CFI) - (make and model)
Experience for which you have:
1.Training Agency 1a. Name 1b. Location (City and State) 1c. Certification Number 1d. Part 142?
Graduate of an or Training Center: Yes No
C Approved
Course 2. Curriculum From Which Graduated (Level, Category, and Class and/or Type Rating) 3. Date
1. Country that Issued the Foreign Pilot License 2. Grade of Foreign Pilot License 3. Foreign Pilot License Number
Holder of
D Foreign
License 4. Ratings Held on Foreign Pilot License (FAA equivalent only – e.g. ASEL, AMEL, Type rating, etc.)
Air Carrier 1. Name of Air Carrier 2. Date Training Began 3. Accomplished Training Program
E Training Initial Upgrade Transition Recurrent
Program
III. RECORD OF PILOT TIME (Do not write in the shaded areas)
PIC Cross Country Night Night Take- Night Take-
Number of
Instruction Cross Country Cross Country Night
Total Solo and SIC Instruction Instrument Instruction Off / Off/Landing
Received Solo PIC/SIC PIC/SIC Ground Powered
Received Received Landing PIC/SIC Flights Aero-Tows
Launches Launches
PIC SIC PIC SIC PIC SIC PIC SIC PIC Dual
Gliders
Airplanes Lighter-than-
air
PIC SIC PIC SIC PIC SIC PIC SIC
Class Totals
Rotorcraft
SEL MEL SES MES
PIC SIC PIC SIC PIC SIC PIC SIC PIC PIC PIC PIC
PIC SIC
Helicopter Gyroplane
Gliders Rotorcraft
SE ME Helicopter
FFS FFS
FTD FTD
ATD ATD
IV. Have you previously received a Notice of Disapproval or been denied for any reason for the certificate AND/OR rating for which you are applying? Yes No
V. APPLICANT’S CERTIFICATION: I certify that all statements and answers provided by me on this form are complete and true to the best of my knowledge. I agree that they are to be considered as part of the basis for issuance of
any FAA certificate to me or to validate my recency. I have received the Pilot’s Bill of Rights Written Notification of Investigation that accompanies this form. I have also read and understand the Privacy Act statement that accompanies this form.
Signature of Applicant / Individual Date
MM/DD/YYYY
Instructor Action
Accepted Student Pilot Application – I have personally reviewed the applicant’s information and verified the person meets the eligibility requirements and verified applicants identification Rejected Student Pilot Application
Flight Review Instrument Proficiency Check Recommendation - I have personally instructed the applicant and consider this person ready to take the test.
Date Authorized Flight Instructor’s Signature (Print Name and Sign) Flight Instructor Certificate Number Recent Experience End Date
Certificate or Rating Being Applied For (Grade, Category, Class and/or Type Rating) Type(s) of Aircraft Used Registration Number(s)
Date Examiner’s Signature (Print Name & Sign) Certificate Number Designation Number Designation Expires
Evaluator’s Record (Use for All ATP Certificate(s) and/or Type Rating(s))
Inspector Examiner Signature and Certificate Number Date
Ground / Oral
Certificate or Rating Being Applied For (Grade, Category, Class and/or Type Rating) Type(s) of Aircraft Used Registration No.(s)
Date Inspector’s Signature (Print Name & Sign) Certificate Number FAA Office (e.g. SO-15, WP-19)
Attachments: Airman’s Identification (ID) (US driver’s license or passport recommended) Applicant Information (required if printed on 2 pages)
Certifying Statement Form of ID Name
College Transcript (Official)
ID Number (If issued by State, include State) Date of Birth
ATP CTP Graduation Certificate