Air Facts

MAY 1, 2024

I started my flight instruction at a flight school at a Class D airport and quickly learned that while air traffic control offers some great radio practice, you do pay for the time the propeller is spinning and you can waste a lot of time on the taxiway or just holding short while the meter is running (Hobbs).

Checkride 97

Checkride Lift Pilot Air Traffic Control 97

Inflight Pilot Training

MARCH 30, 2025

Youll learn how to navigate, communicate with Air Traffic Control, interpret weather, and conduct instrument approaches to airports, all without relying on whats outside your window. Be Professional From your first preflight briefing to your last checkride, we emphasize structure, discipline, and decision-making.

Pilot 52

Pilot Weather Approach Visual Flight Rules 52

Air Facts

FEBRUARY 12, 2025

Checkrides are serious business, and failures can results in termination. Cockpit voice recorders record radio transmissions between pilots and air traffic controllers along with all conversations in the cockpit including engine noises. What happens to a pilot that fails a check?

Pilot 94

Pilot Wind Shear Airline Airlines 94

Air Facts

MAY 8, 2024

Glider Towing – How do I get out of This Mess Air Facts Journal An airborne challenge that arose whilst towing gliders for the Australian, Southern Cross Gliding Club in Camden, New South Wales. I saw no problem taking him along as back then we could take someone up especially if it was a “checkride” or a budding “tug pilot”.

Lift 98

Lift Air Traffic Control Checkride Tail 98

Flight Training Central

FEBRUARY 17, 2025

While complete engine failures are not common, the stakes are high which is why pilots train extensively for such occurrences and why they get evaluated as part of a checkride. If unable to raise Air Traffic Control, provide as many details of your location as possible so that help can be provided. D Declare.

Flight Deck 100

Flight Deck Approach Air Traffic Control Final Approach 100

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. Stay vigilant looking for traffic and don’t forget your radio calls! Other noteworthy contents in part 91 are 91.3

Aeronautical Information Manual 52

Aeronautical Information Manual Federal Aviation Regulations Checkride Air Traffic Control 52

Pilot Institute

NOVEMBER 4, 2024

You’ve got to study from books, do tricky things in airplanes, and talk on the radio to air traffic controllers. Overloading yourself with information right before checkrides. It might seem like you have to learn a ton of stuff all at once while becoming a private pilot. Skipping meals or depending on energy drinks.

Weather 52

Weather Pilot Air Traffic Control Checkride 52