Flight instructors, pilots, and stakeholders should note that the FAA Form 8710-1 contains a field for a flight review and another for IPC.

When a pilot satisfactorily completes a flight review or IPC, the applicant should provide, and the evaluating flight instructor should submit, a completed FAA Form 8710-1 to the Airmen Certification Branch. The FAA does not require FAA Form 8710-1 for a pilot’s flight review or IPC; however, the FAA strongly encourages all applicants and flight instructors to follow this recommendation. When submitted, the Airmen Certification Branch will add the application to the pilot’s FAA record. Pilots should ensure that their data is current, because up-to-date records benefit everyone.

For example, a pilot’s total flight time and aeronautical experience determines insurance premiums. If a pilot loses their logbook, an FAA record is on file and available. Nevertheless, submitting FAA Form 8710-1 for a flight review or an IPC is optional.

The preferred method for submitting FAA Form 8710-1 is through the Integrated Airman Certification and Rating Application (IACRA) system. IACRA is the web-based certification/rating application that guides the user through the FAA’s airman application process. IACRA validates data. It also uses electronic signatures to protect the information’s integrity and eliminates paper forms.

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