Approach Checkride Flight Plan 
Air Facts
JANUARY 22, 2025
I went into the office and informed them of the out-of-date VOR check and a mechanic took the airplane up while I was doing the oral portion of the checkride to complete the VOR check. I went back into the classroom at my flight school/airport and sat in the back row waiting for the examiner.
Pilot Institute
APRIL 4, 2025
Flight Training: Part 61: Minimum 40 flight hours (including 20 dual, 10 solo). Part 141: Minimum 35 flight hours. Checkride: Pass an FAA written knowledge exam and practical flight test (checkride). It gives you the ability to fly in Instrument Flight Rules (IFR). Pass a practical test (checkride).
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Air Facts
MARCH 5, 2025
You then execute a 180 o descending Final Turn maintaining 175 knots to arrive wings-level one mile from the threshold on final approach at 500 AGL. At that point, you slow to the final approach speed of 155 knots, which is held until crossing the approach-end overrun where you reduce power to touch down at 130 knots.
Air Facts
MAY 5, 2025
After all, I had just aced my checkride. The Cessna 150 Since I was the only instrument rated pilot on the team, and the weather was marginal VFR, I chose to fly the 172, N7358G, up to Fairfield on an IFR flight plan above the clouds at 7,000 feet. What else was there to know?
Pilot's Life Blog
JUNE 24, 2025
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Pilot Institute
MARCH 7, 2025
As you return to the traffic pattern, focus on short and soft field approaches and landings. The longer its been since your last cross-country, the more planning youll need. Keep a record of your crosswind landings, takeoff distances, and approach speeds under actual conditions. How can you set yourself up for success?
Flying Magazine
JULY 30, 2025
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