Thrust Flight

OCTOBER 30, 2024

Almost every pilot who pursues a career in aviation spends at least a little time as a flight instructor. Achieving that title however means you have to pass the ominous CFI checkride. In order to prepare for your CFI checkride you’ll need to attend a CFI academy.

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Northstar VFR

JUNE 23, 2024

By Josh Page, CFI The private pilot checkride is the finish line to your flight training. Or if you’re going all the way through to the airlines, the private pilot checkride is a monumental mile marker along your aviation journey. They took a bit more time to study and then they were more than ready for their checkride.

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Northstar VFR

MAY 5, 2024

By Leslie Caubble, CFI/IGI The checkride is a momentous event for every pilot. For student pilots, the Private Pilot checkride can be very stressful. No one should arrive to their checkride “flying blind.” The DPE is making sure you’ve met all the criteria to proceed with the checkride.

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Flight Training Central

JULY 15, 2024

Sometimes, there are pretty obvious cues that it isn’t the day for your checkride. Here are a few I heard over the past 12 months used as justification for “I’m gonna do my checkride today no matter what.” Here are a few I heard over the past 12 months used as justification for “I’m gonna do my checkride today no matter what.”

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Pilot Institute

APRIL 22, 2025

Pilots can have multiple licenses. Each license gives a pilot different privileges. Pilots usually start by getting their Private Pilot license and then work towards a commercial pilot license if they are interested in being a pilot as a career. But its a necessary step to obtain higher pilot certification.

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Flight Training Central

MARCH 12, 2025

This video tip is from Sporty’s Commercial Pilot Training Course. Video training, test prep, checkride prep and more. This video shows how these systems work, including the compressor and turbine components, intercooler, wastegate, and engine flight instruments.

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Inflight Pilot Training

JUNE 6, 2025

When it comes to Cirrus flight training in Minnesota, Inflight Pilot Training stands out as the premier destination for aspiring pilots. Official Cirrus Training Center Status Inflight Pilot Training is proud to be a Platinum Cirrus Training Center , the highest level of partnership available through Cirrus Aircraft.

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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 other pilot was Phil Shoemaker whom you will read about in other stories.

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CFI Academy

MARCH 28, 2025

For the FAA Certified Flight Instructor (CFI) Airplane Single Engine (ASE) checkride, the demonstration stalls are specific maneuvers that you, as a CFI candidate, must perform and explain to demonstrate your instructional knowledge and ability. There are indeed four demonstration stalls youll need to master for the CFI checkride.

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Inspire

OCTOBER 24, 2024

By Joel Kersting, EAA 882109 On August 21, 2024, Emily Ericson and Nathan Ewens both passed their private pilot checkrides, becoming certified private pilots. Emily, EAA 1571675, is a senior at Grand Rapids High School in Grand Rapids, Minnesota.

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WayMan

MAY 6, 2025

Student Pilot Guide to Calculate Weight and Balance If you’re a student pilot, understanding how to calculate weight and balance is crucial. Before you fly solo or take your checkride, you need to know how to safely load an aircraft. That’s why it’s a must-know topic for every student pilot.

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Pilot Institute

NOVEMBER 2, 2024

For student pilots and private pilots, a cadet pilot program might seem like the ideal route. Cadet programs are tailored to get you from a novice to a licensed pilot with a direct path to employment after graduation. Key Takeaways Cadet pilot programs offer a path to becoming an airline pilot with guaranteed employment.

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AOPA

NOVEMBER 21, 2024

While the FAA has reported progress in reversing the yearslong shortage of designated pilot examiners, many pilots still struggle to schedule a checkride at an affordable price, and wait times are all too often measured in months. Congress has given the FAA additional directives to fix the problem.

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Pilot Institute

NOVEMBER 16, 2024

Starting on your path to becoming a pilot might feel like stepping into the unknown. Let’s get you set up with what you need to begin your pilot journey. Key Takeaways Getting a pilot’s license requires a high school education or GED and passing a basic medical exam. What Are the Basic Requirements to Start Pilot Training?

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CFI Academy

MARCH 31, 2025

If youre a pilot considering the next step in your aviation career, you’ve probably wondered, “Is becoming a Certified Flight Instructor (CFI) really worth it?” CFIs quickly accumulate flight hours, a crucial requirement for advanced pilot positions, including airline jobs. So: Is a CFI Rating Worth It?

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Ask a Flight Instructor

AUGUST 6, 2024

Let’s say a student was signed off for their private pilot checkride, filled out iacra, and then the checkride was rescheduled for 4 months out. Would the student need new endorsements to take the checkride?I I know iacra would need to be filled out again, but not sure on endorsements.

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Inflight Pilot Training

FEBRUARY 2, 2025

Over the past few years, airlines have been aggressively recruiting pilots to address a global pilot shortage, offering increased salaries, signing bonuses, and pathway programs. This shift has left many aspiring pilots questioning whether now is the right time to enter the industry. Why Are Airlines Reducing Hiring?

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Pilot Institute

NOVEMBER 2, 2024

As a future pilot, you’re bound to come across the “Part 61 vs Part 141” quandary when you start researching pilot schools. These include aircraft design, maintenance procedures, and of course, pilot training. Part 61 sets the rules for certifying pilots and flight and ground instructors. Rigid timetable.

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AOPA

MAY 20, 2025

If a prospective pilot fails a checkride, there's an excellent chance thatregardless of which maneuver tripped them upthey have not mastered straight-and-level flight.

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Inflight Pilot Training

APRIL 28, 2025

Becoming an airline pilot is an exciting and rewarding journey but its also a significant investment of time, effort, and money. With the aviation industry seeing record demand for pilots, 2025 is a prime time to start training. Private Pilot License (PPL) The Private Pilot License (PPL) is the foundation of every pilots career.

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Flight Training Central

JUNE 13, 2025

IFR Focus is a new online resource from the editors at Flight Training Central and iPad Pilot News, built specifically for pilots who want to stay sharp, stay safe, and stay current under IFR. That’s where IFR Focus comes in.

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Air Facts

NOVEMBER 29, 2024

Friday Photo: Afternoon Stratus Enveloping the Golden Gate Bridge Air Facts Journal The view: Karl The Fog eating the Golden Gate Bridge The pilot: Jim Hopp The airplane: American Champion Citabria The mission: Returning home from a checkride The memory: My student had just passed her Private Pilot checkride in the airplane.

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Thrust Flight

AUGUST 12, 2024

Becoming a private pilot is an exciting journey, and the check ride is one of the most critical steps. It’s not just about passing; it’s also about impressing your Designated Pilot Examiner (DPE).

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Northstar VFR

SEPTEMBER 30, 2024

By Jordan Bullock, CFI & Boeing 737 Pilot Becoming a Private Pilot is the first step in an exhilarating career. Note: For clarification purposes, this article discusses the actual Commercial Pilot rating, not specifically being a Commercial pilot for an airline. But you can’t get paid for being a pilot.

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Inflight Pilot Training

MARCH 30, 2025

Earning your Private Pilot License (PPL) is one of the most exciting milestones in your aviation journey. At Inflight Pilot Training, we specialize in helping Private Pilots grow their skills and expand their horizons. Its a remarkable achievement that opens the door to a new world of freedom. What Is an Instrument Rating?

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Northstar VFR

OCTOBER 6, 2024

The checkride feels like an event in the distant future. The next thing you know, the instructor says it’s time to schedule your checkride and asks, “You’ve been studying for the oral exam, right?” Don’t let your checkride preparation sneak up on you! The Airman Certification Standards (ACS) is the guide to the checkride.

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Vintage Aviation News

APRIL 10, 2025

Preparing for the Ferry Flight As part of the aircrafts transition to its new home, Job Savage is undergoing a thorough checkout process under the instruction of Tony Wood, a seasoned pilot known for flying the Cavanaugh Flight Museums Skyraiders. Im hoping to take my checkride on the 15th after logging a few more hours of training.

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Flight Training Central

MAY 26, 2025

Here we’ll highlight the various maneuvers you’ll practice during your flight training and be expected to demonstrate during your Private Pilot checkride. One of the most valuable skills a pilot can develop, crosswind landings demand precise control and sound technique.

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AV Web

FEBRUARY 23, 2025

None of the pilots or flying students were female or sported a skin color other than beige. When I became an airline pilot at the beginning of 1979, the training classes and flight decks were male only clubs. During the twilight years of my airline pilot life, I flew at the steep turn academy in a box with metal legs.

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CFI Academy

JUNE 13, 2025

Whether you’re looking to build flight time, improve your aeronautical skills, or start a teaching career, instructing is often the first professional aviation role for many pilots. Many aspiring airline and corporate pilots become CFIs to accelerate their flight experience. Beyond logging time, teaching makes you a better pilot.

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Air Facts

JANUARY 22, 2025

To my surprise, the Cessna 172S that I have flown for all my training for Private Pilot and Instrument training, had a lapsed 30-day VOR check. I went into the office and informed them of the out-of-date VOR check and a mechanic took the airplane up while I was doing the oral portion of the checkride to complete the VOR check.

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Flight Training Central

APRIL 14, 2025

How about this as a long private pilot solo qualifying cross-country flight? They arent wrong about that, but in a strict sense, it now means that cross-country solo flight doesnt count toward the experience requirements for a private pilot certificate. Dont get creative and try and mix and match. At first look, it might look good.

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Air Facts

FEBRUARY 12, 2025

Airline Pilots Continuing education is required for airline pilots. Most professional pilots will be required to complete a flight proficiency check, either in an actual aircraft, or in a simulator, every six to 12 months. Most professional pilots will be required to complete a flight proficiency check every six to 12 months.

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Inspire

MAY 23, 2018

Congratulations to Hans Noack, EAA 848994, on passing his private pilot checkride! The post Hans Noack – Private Pilot Checkride Milestone first appeared on Hangar Flying.

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Inspire

APRIL 5, 2018

Congratulations to 17-year-old Braden Hobbs, one of the HAWK kids profiled in the April issue of Sport Aviation, on passing his private pilot checkride! The post Braden Hobbs – Private Pilot Checkride Milestone first appeared on Hangar Flying.

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CFI Academy

AUGUST 16, 2024

A Certified Flight Instructor (CFI) is a licensed pilot who has received specialized training to teach others how to operate aircraft safely and effectively. They take on the vital task of teaching and mentoring future pilots, guiding them through the complex process of earning their pilot’s certificate.

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Northstar VFR

MAY 26, 2024

You can purchase premade posters from online pilot shops, such as Sporty’s. Even airline pilots make this a regular practice when seeking a new type rating or preparing for recurrent training. Your instructor will be teaching you skill, safety and passing the checkride, so only practice what you have already been taught.

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