Because many clubs (and non-club flyers...) have no set guide of basic qualification of a student to solo... here's an example that may be helpful. Its one of the most basic sign-off sheets you will find.

They did leave off two things that I consider mandatory.. stalls and spin recovery.

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Pilot Proficiency Check-off Sheet
Mentor Area Radio Control Society, Inc

Club Member´s Name: _________________________________
AMA Number: __________________
Instructors:
_____________________________________
_____________________________________
_____________________________________
_____________________________________

Just as in full-size planes, MARCS club members must be qualified by an instructor in order to fly “solo” at the club flying field. The most important reason is safety - both for the pilot and for the other club members at the field. While flying your airplane, your instructor is responsible for maintaining safe flight operations. However, be aware: crashes and accidents are inevitable regardless of who is flying -- so your instructor cannot be held liable for damage that may occur to your plane during training flights.

MARCS strongly recommends the “buddy box” system for flight training but instructors are free to use whatever training method they prefer. Futaba and JR/Hitec buddy boxes are available at the field. Students are encouraged to train with the instructor they prefer. Instructors are listed in the club newsletter and on the web site www.mentorrc.com.

Instructor is to check off the following:

STEP 1 ________

Club member has and understands the MARCS Bylaws, and the Flying Rules.
Club member understands the radio impound and frequency control system.
Club member has and understands the AMA safety code.

STEP 2 ________

Aircraft and the radio installation has been checked to verify that the aircraft has been properly constructed, the controls are set up properly, and it is safe to fly.
Name of aircraft and engine size: ____________________________________

STEP 3 ________

Radio equipment checked for proper operation. Range check performed.
Verify narrow-band transmitter. Frequency Pin#: ___________

STEP 4 ________

Aircraft test-flown by an instructor. Adjustments completed, if needed, to the flight controls (trim) and the engine, to obtain proper performance.

STEP 5 ________

Pilot´s flight training with instructor. Suggested skills to check off:
a) Controlled level flight, controlled turns (orientation), throttle management
b) Horizontal figure-eight in both directions, while maintaining altitude & control
c) Loop / Roll
d) Safe takeoff (using rudder)
e) Traffic pattern approach and safe landing
f) Solo flight to demonstrate above


SIGN OFF: ____________________________

DATE: ____________________________

QUALIFIED FOR: (circle one)

Class A: Trainer Aircraft (high wing) up to 0.60 CID

Class B: Mid-wing/Low-wing/Bipe (High-Performance) up to 1.20 CID

Class C: All types and aircraft over 1.20 CID