Northstar VFR

AUGUST 25, 2024

The list of inspections gets longer if the aircraft is for compensation/for hire, or if flown under instrument flight rules (IFR). Knowledge of these inspections is a required element to pass a checkride. These checks take a full working day, so the aircraft is usually parked inside of a hangar.

Annual Inspection 66

Annual Inspection VOR Instrument Flight Rules Altimeter 66

Learn to Fly

AUGUST 15, 2024

You also must pass both the written FAA Knowledge Test and a FAA practical exam , which includes both an oral exam and practical flight test, often called a checkride. Today, you arrive at the hangar and begin your preflight preparation. The weather forecast is clear with light winds, ideal for VFR conditions.

Visual Flight Rules 40

Visual Flight Rules Federal Aviation Regulations Annual Inspection Checkride 40

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.

Runway 52

Runway Weather Pilot Checkride 52