Definition
The section of the Federal Aviation Regulations that sets the operating rules and training requirements for student pilots wishing to operate an aircraft in Class B airspace or to, from, or at an airport located within Class B airspace. It requires that the student have received both ground and flight training from an authorized instructor on that specific Class B airspace area, and that the student's logbook be endorsed by the instructor within the preceding 90 days certifying competency to operate there.
Plain English
This is the rule that tells student pilots what they must do before they're allowed to fly into busy Class B airspace (the airspace around the country's largest airports). They need specific training from an instructor for that exact Class B area, and the instructor must sign their logbook within the last 90 days saying they're qualified to fly there.
Context Anchor
You will see this citation when studying Class B airspace rules, student pilot limits, and instructor sign-off requirements.
Derivation
‘CFR’ stands for Code of Federal Regulations — the official collection of U.S. federal rules. ‘Part 61’ contains the rules for pilot certification (who can fly what). Within Part 61, ‘Section 61.95’ is one specific paragraph addressing student pilot operations in Class B airspace. Knowing this structure helps because regulations are always cited the same way: title, part, section.
Why Pilots Care
It prevents unqualified pilots from entering high-density airspace without proper preparation, directly supporting safety around major airports.
Intuition Check
Do not read 14 CFR part 61, section 61.95 as just a handbook note. It is a legal rule that controls what a student pilot is allowed to do in Class B airspace.
Example Sentence 1
Before her solo cross-country into the Class B airspace surrounding the major hub airport, the student received the 14 CFR part 61, section 61.95 endorsement from her instructor.
Example Sentence 2
The instructor reviewed 14 CFR part 61, section 61.95 with the student to confirm readiness for operations near the busy terminal area.