AOPA

JULY 8, 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!

Weather

AOPA

JULY 8, 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!

Checkride

AOPA

JULY 2, 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!

Checkride

AOPA

JULY 7, 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!

Checkride

AOPA

JUNE 12, 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!

Checkride

Air Facts

DECEMBER 9, 2024

Checkrides gone wrong: rope-a-dope Air Facts Journal In 1974, an epic boxing match took place in Zaire, Africa between Muhamed Ali and George Foreman. The very first student I recommended for a Private Pilot checkride was Steve Schwenk. The post Checkrides gone wrong: rope-a-dope appeared first on Air Facts Journal.

Checkride

Ask a Flight Instructor

JULY 24, 2024

so recently I made the biggest mistake of my life and was arrested for a DUI. I’m just curious where my life is about to go from here do I change my career all together or is there even a chance for me to keep trying to build my time? I’m currently a CFI and have about 850 hours.

Checkride

Plane and Pilot

AUGUST 15, 2024

Most likely, the average pilot thinks of the Federal Aviation Administration when discussing the subject of regulating flight activity, airmen certification and proficiency requirements. The Federal Aviation Regulations, after all, are what we studied in ground school and recited to pass the checkride.

Federal Aviation Regulations

Northstar VFR

AUGUST 25, 2024

Knowledge of these inspections is a required element to pass a checkride. These required inspections are vitally important to the safe operation of general aviation aircraft, so even student pilots are required to know the basics to pass a Private Pilot checkride.

Annual Inspection

Air Facts

NOVEMBER 4, 2024

Our goal was to demonstrate that there are practical solutions to the challenges facing general aviation (GA), specifically its piston engine segment, which could potentially come from small, passionate entities and even individuals.

Firewall

Air Facts

DECEMBER 18, 2024

You might recall that Steve had tricked his Designated Pilot Examiner during private Pilot his checkride, but got his license anyway. After buying his single engine Cirrus, Steve needed to get current in flying IFR in general aviation, something he had not done since the 1970s.

Clearance

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.

Pilot

Air Facts

DECEMBER 2, 2024

GAI was a general aviation airport, was more convenient, and had more aircraft, including a Seminole that I used for my multi-engine rating. That November, I passed my commercial checkrides. Annabelle Fera, my commercial DPE, had conducted checkrides from Private to ATP for over 35 years before retiring in the ’90s.

General Aviation

Fly Areo Guard

JULY 15, 2024

When it came to conquering checkride nerves, she dedicated time to studying, preparing, praying, and trusting her training and instructor. She’s loved getting to make connections with other Piper Ambassadors and expanding her knowledge of general aviation, and the beauty of it all.

Pilot

Pilot's Life Blog

MAY 6, 2025

This perception often stems from media coverage and a lack of understanding about general aviation. Understanding Accident Statistics: It’s true that accident rates are higher in general aviation compared to commercial airlines. Want to see how safe and smooth general aviation really is?

Weather

Northstar VFR

JULY 28, 2024

As a student you should become extremely familiar with the contents of part 91, not only to pass your checkride, but so that as the pilot in command (PIC) you can make smart, safe decisions about your flight. you will have a shiny new license in no time.

Aeronautical Information Manual

Inflight Pilot Training

MAY 16, 2025

With access to over 5,000 general aviation airports in the U.S., And because general aviation allows you to fly directly to smaller regional airports, you can avoid the congestion and inefficiencies of major hubs. When you become a pilot, you take back control of your time.

Pilot

iPad Pilot News

MARCH 27, 2025

FlightAware Flight Tracker This app allows you to track real-time flight status and tracking map of any commercial flight worldwide, and can also track general aviation flights in the US and Canada. Improve your stick and rudder skills as a private pilot go beyond the instrument checkride with these advanced courses.

Weather

Pilot Institute

SEPTEMBER 18, 2024

It’s as close to “evasive action” as you can get while flying a general aviation aircraft. Many applicants have failed the checkride due to not clearing the area. Steep turns should be one of the most fun maneuvers pilots learn. Pulling Gs in tight circles only adds to the feeling of overwhelm.

Lift

Air Facts

MAY 1, 2024

Many times as a teenager I would hang around the airport watching the general aviation planes come and go. 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. My dad did get his Private Pilot license and my mom only soloed.

Checkride

Pilot Institute

AUGUST 2, 2024

One of the leading causes of fatal general aviation accidents is the loss of aircraft control. Commercial Pilot ACS Standards You will have to recover from an unusual attitude during your checkride. Imagine you’re stuck in a spiral dive, hurtling toward the ground. Completely disoriented and unsure of which way is up.

Altimeter

AOPA

JULY 21, 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!

Checkride

Pilot Institute

JUNE 26, 2024

Yet, statistics show that go-arounds are among the riskiest maneuvers in general aviation. Private and Commercial Pilot ACS Standards During a checkride, you must perform a go-around. After all, stopping landing while you’re already flying shouldn’t be too complicated.

Wind Shear

Inflight Pilot Training

MAY 22, 2025

Vibrant Aviation Corridor Flying Cloud is nestled in the heart of one of the most aviation-active areas in Minnesota. The Twin Cities are home to a major airline hub (MSP), multiple military installations, aerospace manufacturers, and a vibrant general aviation community.

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