u/Lopsided_Ad_8103

Hello,

I need some guidance. I have a commercial pilot who hasn't flown in 20 years and I have been working to get him back to proficiency following the guidelines of the FAA that for every year not flown, add 1 hour for flight training.

I broke down the plan and the first thing I wanted to accomplish is a solo flight in the pattern. However, according to 61.56(c), the candidate cannot do a solo and be PIC unless I give him the endorsement for the flight review. I wanted to endorse him after we do a cross country together, which would be the next step after the solo.

Since he is not a student pilot, I'm assuming I would not give him the A-3 to A-8 endorsements. Thoughts?