Vintage Aviation News

APRIL 10, 2025

A Korean War-era airplane will always hold a special place in our hangar. Im hoping to take my checkride on the 15th after logging a few more hours of training. Once Job finishes his training, well be bringing it back to Indiana. Photo by Carmelo Turdo of The Aero Experience. A Storied History Skyraider BuNo.135178

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Ferry Flight Checkride Descent Airplanes 122

Inspire

JANUARY 13, 2022

Fittingly, it was the 118th anniversary of the Wright brothers’ first successful flight of a powered airplane. The post Checkride Milestone — Christopher Gauger first appeared on Hangar Flying. On December 17, 2021, I officially became a pilot. I have a personal reason to celebrate December 17 from now on.

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Checkride Airplanes Hangar Pilot 40

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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Checkride Pilot Aeronautical Information Manual Drag 74

Air Facts

DECEMBER 18, 2024

In those years, I never missed a trip as a commuter, never scratched the paint on one of our airplanes, never got an FAA violation, never injured a passenger, and never had a less than cordial conversation with the chief pilot. My good friend Steve Schwenk also lives in PGD and owns a CR-22 Cirrus single engine airplane.

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Clearance Airplanes Annual Inspection Pilot 96

Air Facts

NOVEMBER 27, 2024

Aviation, for me, began when I was a small child, my father taking me to airports and setting me on, in, and around all manner of small airplanes. The movie featured dad’s favorite airplane, the Travel Air 4000. A few years later, one of the pilots in the movie brought his airplane to town and gave rides at the county fair.

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Airplanes Pilot Checkride Rudder 98

Inspire

FEBRUARY 8, 2017

February 8, 2017 – Congratulations to 17-year-old Nolan Hart, EAA 1139352, who successfully completed his checkride and became a private pilot on January 14.

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Pilot Checkride Lift Airplanes 40

Northstar VFR

AUGUST 25, 2024

Knowledge of these inspections is a required element to pass a checkride. Most of these checks can even be done as the airplane is sitting at the gate because they are minimally invasive, require less tools, and take fewer maintenance personnel. These checks take a full working day, so the aircraft is usually parked inside of a hangar.

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Annual Inspection VOR Instrument Flight Rules Altimeter 65