Ceiling Checkride Descent 
Air Facts
MAY 5, 2025
After all, I had just aced my checkride. The hourly sequence report showed Springfield had a ceiling of 100 feet obscured, a visibility of 3/8 mile and fog with a surface temperature of 30 degrees F. The forecast at our arrival time at Jefferson City was for a ceiling of 1,200′ overcast with a visibility of four miles in fog.
Pilot's Life Blog
JUNE 24, 2025
We help verify that you’re ready before scheduling a checkride with an FAA examiner. Pass a practical test (checkride) with an FAA Designated Pilot Examiner, including oral and flight portions. We support you from the first lessons through the checkride with structured training that mirrors FAA standards.
Air Facts
OCTOBER 30, 2024
Consisting of timed, coordinated climbs and descents, Patterns A and B required the pilot to be on altitude, on heading, and on time. One foggy morning out at Dulles, Charlie and I were waiting for the ceiling to improve so we could launch on an IFR training flight. Charlie scheduled my checkride with a local examiner.
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