Cargo Checkride Cockpit 
Pilot Institute
APRIL 4, 2025
Checkride: Pass an FAA written knowledge exam and practical flight test (checkride). Checkride: Pass the FAA Instrument Practical Test (Checkride). 3 hours of checkride prep with an instructor (within 2 months of the test). 3 hours of checkride prep (within 60 days of test). 10 hours in Complex or TAA.
Pilot's Life Blog
JUNE 24, 2025
Not every pilot requires this rating, but it opens doors for several career paths: Charter and Air Taxi Pilots (Part 135): Most charter operators mandate a commercial multi-engine rating because you’ll fly passengers or cargo for hire. Final Endorsements: Once you’re ready, your instructor signs you off for the official FAA checkride.
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Pilot Institute
MARCH 7, 2025
To act as PIC of an aircraft carrying passengers or cargo, you must have completed at least three takeoffs and landings within the last 90 days. Proficiency is about developing and maintaining the skills you need to handle a wide range of conditions in the cockpit. Well, it typically goes the same way your checkride does.
Pilot's Life Blog
JUNE 23, 2025
Entry Requirements & Selection Process Military Pilot Training Becoming a military pilot in the US is a selective process that starts long before you step into a cockpit. Your cockpit journey starts with a choice, and we’re ready when you are. Many students balance full-time jobs or school while earning their licenses.
Pilot's Life Blog
JUNE 18, 2025
They are a gateway to professional aviation careers—airlines, charters, and cargo operations all require pilots with multi-engine ratings. We use Garmin G1000-equipped aircraft because students need to get used to glass cockpits early. That means students get hands-on time with glass cockpit navigation and automation systems.
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. Generally, older models like a classic Cessna 172 are more affordable than modern ones with glass cockpits. Checkride: Typically $600 to $800 for the practical exam.
Inflight Pilot Training
MARCH 26, 2024
Cargo Pilot As a cargo pilot, you’ll be responsible for hauling loads of stuff from point A to B. A cargo pilot’s duties may include performing pre-flight checks and inspections, communicating with air traffic control, loading and unloading cargo, and flying the aircraft.
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