The purpose of this addendum is to provide updated information regarding student pilot  applicant requirements (SPAR) based on regulatory and procedural changes that will become  effective on April 1, 2016. These changes will be incorporated into the handbook in the next  revision. Presolo Knowledge Tests (page 10-19)  Current text:  Title 14 of the Code of Federal Regulations (14 CFR) part 61 requires the satisfactory  completion of a presolo knowledge test prior to solo flight. The presolo knowledge test is  required to be administered, graded, and all incorrect answers reviewed by the instructor  providing the training prior to endorsing the student pilot  certificate and logbook for solo  flight . The regulation states that the presolo knowledge test must include questions applicable to  14 CFR parts 61 and 91 and on the flight characteristics and operational limitations of the make  and model aircraft to be flown.  Title 14 of the Code of Federal Regulations (14 CFR) part 61 requires the satisfactory  completion of a presolo knowledge test prior to solo flight. The presolo knowledge test is  required to be administered, graded, and all incorrect answers reviewed by the instructor  providing the training prior to endorsing the student pilot  log book . The regulation states that  the presolo knowledge test must include questions applicable to 14 CFR parts 61 and 91 and on  the flight characteristics and operational limitations of the make and model aircraft to be flown.  The entire  Pre-solo Flight Training: 14 CFR section 61.87(c)  section should be deleted.  Updated text:  Appendix E: Log Book Endorsement Formats (page E-1)  Current text:  Updated text  Solo Endorsement (each 90-day period): 14 CFR section 61.87(p) I have given Mr./Mrs./Ms.  [First name, MI, Last name] the instruction required by 14 CFR section 61.87(p). [He or She]  has met the requirements of 14 CFR section 61.87(p) and is competent to make safe solo flights  in a [make and model aircraft]. Signature, Certificate #, Date Note: additional 90-day  endorsements are recorded in the student’s  log book only, not on back of the Student Pilot  Certificate.  Solo Endorsement (each 90-day period): 14 CFR section 61.87(p) I have given Mr./Mrs./Ms.  [First name, MI, Last name] the instruction required by 14 CFR section 61.87(p). [He or She]  has met the requirements of 14 CFR section 61.87(p) and is competent to make safe solo flights  in a [make and model aircraft]. Signature, Certificate #, Date Note: additional 90-day  endorsements are recorded in the student’s  log book . Balloon Flying Handbook (FAA-H-8083-11A) Addendum:  Student Pilot Applicant Requirements (SPAR) 