Checkride Clearance Flight Plan 
Northstar VFR
JULY 6, 2025
We re-routed to a nearby airport with services, had a smooth flight, and turned it into a great diversion training opportunity. That experience really cemented for my student—and reinforced for me—that NWKRAFT isn’t just for checkride day. How to check: Use flight planning tools like ForeFlight, 1800WXBRIEF, or the FAA NOTAM search.
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? Phil was a cool head under pressure.
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Flying Magazine
JULY 25, 2025
They need to not only understand things like airspace boundaries, cloud clearance requirements, and surface visibility minimums, but must also be able to coordinate their turns, manage their altitudes and headings, and work the radios while putting that knowledge to use. Don’t use a GPS.
Pilot's Life Blog
JUNE 23, 2025
Security clearances — Many roles require top secret or higher clearance, adding another layer of vetting. No security clearance required. Competitive selection and testing — The process can include pilot aptitude tests, interviews, psychological evaluations, and physical fitness assessments.
Air Facts
DECEMBER 18, 2024
Now, instead of showing up in flight ops and finding my flight planning had all been done for me by my dispatcher, I was now the dispatcher. KMPO is an non-towered field as are several other places I fly to and from on an IFR flight plan. My learning curve was not steep , it was vertical! Now fast forward to 2024.
Flight Training Central
FEBRUARY 2, 2024
Sporty’s Flight Training Central offers a flight school directory to help you identify a flight school and instructor for your IFR training. 4) Complete your practical test (checkride) After you’ve completed the requirements above, you’ll be ready for your instructor to provide an endorsement for your IFR checkride.
iPad Pilot News
MARCH 27, 2025
Air Navigation Pro This flight planning and GPS navigation app is designed for VFR pilots and offers international support, including charts for the US, Europe, South America and more. Embraer Aircraft Services A complete line of apps to assist operators of Embraer aircraft with support and services, performance and flight planning.
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