Can my flight instructor fax the sign-off to take the written test directly to the testing center at my FBO?
Hi, My instructor is away and I will be taking the private pilot knowledge test in a few days. He said that he can fax the sign off to take the test directly to the FBO where I will be taking the test. I just want to make sure that this is allowed. He says it is but I just want to verify. Thanks
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Legally, Yes it is. by signing your endorsement for the Test he is Legally binding His name to the document that says under the appropriate FAR’s You’re okay to take the FAA Written.
At this time I’m sure you’ve begun filling out the information on IACRA, if not you will be soon.
at the end of the IACRA Private Pilot certification form as I recall, it asks you if all Information is True, and that Falsifying information on a Government Document is punishable by Law etc. etc. etc.
at that point, you Type in your Name and click Submit.
That’s also a Valid signature, no matter how you mark it, if you Signed for something, and that document is faxed, electronically transmitted, etc. etc. etc.
Your Signature is your Signature Regardless, the only thing that would let you loose is if the signature was actually forged, at which time the person who forged it is now a Felon.
Your instructors Signature on the Endorsement, whether it be by Fax, or Electronically signed, etc. etc. is His signature. He is Liable for the validity of the signature unless it was forged, Your mark is your Mark, no matter how it’s Transmitted if he Agreed to something *He agrees that you may take the written* and put his mark on it *His faxed signature with the endorsement* It’s a Legally Binding Contract.
so this will be fine, some places won’t do it since it’s much easier to Forge something electronically than in person, *Car dealership for example*. the FBO doesn’t have much to lose though money wise, neither does the FAA on this one.
Good luck on the FAA PPL Written, it’s not a horribly difficult test, but this is where Paying attention in Ground school will pay off.