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 64

Annual Inspection VOR Instrument Flight Rules Altimeter 64

Air Facts

DECEMBER 18, 2024

Because of this situation, I had to learn how to flight plan a flight of 1,120 nm up in the flight levels from Mount Pocono, Pennsylvania (KMPO), where the airplane is hangared, to Key West. You might recall that Steve had tricked his Designated Pilot Examiner during private Pilot his checkride, but got his license anyway.

Clearance 87

Clearance Airplanes Annual Inspection Pilot 87

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. Physical inspection— Conduct a thorough preflight inspection.

Visual Flight Rules 40

Visual Flight Rules Federal Aviation Regulations Annual Inspection Checkride 40

Air Facts

DECEMBER 2, 2024

That November, I passed my commercial checkrides. Annabelle Fera, my commercial DPE, had conducted checkrides from Private to ATP for over 35 years before retiring in the ’90s. His PA-30, also known as a Twinkie, had just come out of an extensive factory annual inspection. She reminded me a lot of Ms.

General Aviation 52

General Aviation Checkride Pilot Cockpit 52