Airplanes Checkride Pilot in Command 
Northstar VFR
AUGUST 18, 2024
The change from the Practical Test Standards (PTS) to the ACS was a long-anticipated update for flight instructor applicants and Designated Pilot Examiners (DPEs). The newest update was effective for checkrides on 5/31/24 or later. At the same time, the FAA also made an update to the Private Pilot AC S.
Northstar VFR
AUGUST 4, 2024
Training Requirements for the Instrument Rating 50 hours of cross-country flight time as pilot in command, of which 10 hours must have been in an airplane 40 hours of actual or simulated instrument time on the areas of operation listed in 61.65(c) I felt skilled, knowledgeable, and confident going into my checkride!
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Northstar VFR
SEPTEMBER 1, 2024
Pilots observe checklist use and learn their importance starting at the first flight lesson. Checklist use is an element that pilots are tested on during checkrides at every level of training. It’s vital that we take an honest look at our capacity for pilot-in-command responsibilities before each flight.
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. Some of these same principles apply to the required maintenance checks.
Pilot Institute
JULY 3, 2024
The FAA issues several different pilot licenses, from student pilot to airline transport pilot. A PPL is a certificate that allows you to act as a private pilot in command of an aircraft. Your examiner will test you on these skills during your checkride. Checkride You carry out the checkride in the aircraft.
NAFI
DECEMBER 17, 2023
Or at least for the required checkride prep portion if you inherited them from somebody else. You know whether or not you see “pilot in command” coming from them. My personal standard when I sign an applicant off is, “would I put my wife on that airplane with him and walk away unworried about his decisions & skillset?”
Northstar VFR
JULY 28, 2024
When you’re building time in the airplane and you're not sure whether you should log it as day or night, these definitions may come in handy! When it comes time for your checkride a perfect score doesn’t exist and it’s ok to forget things, but as long as you have done your homework and can quickly find the information (Google doesn’t count!)
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