Northstar VFR

MARCH 23, 2025

You may have even seen a few YouTube videos of jets doing go-around maneuvers set to Kens song. As the plane descends toward the runway on final approach, it may encounter various scenarios where a safe landing cannot be assured. The go-around is a maneuver tested during your private pilot checkride.

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AOPA

JULY 22, 2025

Latest News Magazines Videos Podcasts Webinars Media Room Contact Us Newsletters Training & Safety Training & Safety Embark on a journey of continuous learning: from prepping for checkrides, perfecting instrument approaches, to proficiency flights. Enhance your aviation skills here! Enhance your aviation skills here!

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AV Web

JULY 25, 2025

I never gave up my love of all things aviation, whether as a professional jet jockey or when I was no longer getting my aviation mojo from flying the 757 and part-time instructing. I share their mania (mostly), but various issues, some age-related, once again kept me out of the Badger State during one of the few non-freezing weeks there.

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Air Facts

JULY 15, 2024

I did a checkride in 30 knot winds in the flatlands of Kansas, almost straight down the runway. It felt like pushing it for that airplane, but checkrides are so hard to schedule I went. Here’s a video of a 182 flipping in 30 knot winds at Las Vegas (with jet blast the deciding factor). A low approach couldn’t break anything.

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Air Facts

NOVEMBER 4, 2024

Our experimental C172 proved itself capable of demanding flight training missions, with both private and commercial pilots training and successfully passing their FAA checkrides in our V8-powered C172, at a fraction of the cost compared to using stock C172 aircraft. The average age of the GA piston fleet is approaching 50 years.

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iPad Pilot News

MARCH 27, 2025

AvioFuel is primarily designed for turboprop and jet aircraft. Bombardier Aerospace This collection of apps provides eLearning, operating procedures and maintenance utilities for operators of Bombardier jet airplanes. Cirrus Approach Access all your Cirrus airframe and avionics training courses in one easy-to-use mobile platform.

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Northstar VFR

JANUARY 21, 2024

All the countless nights of studying, memorizing the FAR AIM (save time by using the NorthStar pre-tabbed FAR AIM ), chair flying your maneuvers and endless stress over checkrides has finally paid off. Equally, the approach and landing are fairly uneventful. After briefing the approach, we start our descent down.

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Jetwhine

JANUARY 17, 2024

Because I want to fly jets, sir!” I’ve been flying jets for years as a corporate pilot, but not real jets to some … like fighter jets. My goal in these Gauntlet jet-training sessions? Cram enough L–39 knowledge and skill into my brain to pass a type-rating checkride. asks Foley. In a non-U.S.-certified

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Pilot Institute

JANUARY 14, 2025

The FAA requires a minimum of 40 flight hours for a PPL, but students usually take around 5570 hours before theyre ready for checkride. Exam and Checkride Fees When it comes to exams, there are also a couple of costs to keep in mind. The Practical Exam (checkride) can range from $500 to $800 , depending on the examiner and location.

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Pilot's Life Blog

MAY 6, 2025

Myth 1: Small Planes Are More Dangerous Than Large Commercial Jets Many people believe that small planes are inherently more dangerous than large commercial jets. This proactive approach minimizes exposure to adverse weather conditions. This conservative approach ensures that both our pilots and passengers remain safe.

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Inflight Pilot Training

JUNE 11, 2024

The training covers topics such as flight planning, navigation and instrument approaches. You’ll also need to complete a checkride, or practical test, to demonstrate your capabilities in the cockpit. To obtain an instrument rating, you will need to complete additional flight training beyond the PPL.

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Pilot Job Central

OCTOBER 1, 2023

Modern airline pilot cadet programs are a component of the industry’s multifaceted approach to mitigating the pilot shortage and maintaining pilot staffing levels. The stipend increases to $1,000 per month for the remainder of the 24-month program after passing 750 hours.

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Air Facts

MAY 1, 2024

Learning to fly later in life is fun and rewarding if you approach it with the right mindset. Ask your instructor to include them along your journey so that when checkride time comes, you are not trying to get used to them again. Spend time on working on the stabilized approach and remember that airspeed is your life!

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Pilot Institute

FEBRUARY 25, 2025

Glide control and approach management are life-saving without engine thrust. But unlike in a normal landing, where you can fine-tune the approach with power adjustments, a deadstick landing requires precise energy management. The FAA requires pilots to practice power-off approaches to ensure they can handle real-world emergencies.

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Air Facts

AUGUST 26, 2024

Consider the Cherokee pilot in Wisconsin who approached too fast: “The pilot reported that during the landing at the destination airport, the airplane floated down the runway, landed long, and did not slow as expected. Neither one is good. Too much speed is almost as bad as too little.

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Inflight Pilot Training

MAY 22, 2025

These skills are indispensable not just for checkride success but for future flights into busier airports and controlled environments. VFR and IFR Opportunities Whether youre starting with visual flight rules (VFR) or working toward your instrument rating (IFR), the diverse traffic and available approaches at Flying Cloud support both.

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