Annual Inspection Checkride Pilot 
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. However, it’s the nature of the repetition that helps the pilot notice if something is abnormal with the aircraft.
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. The inspection must be endorsed by a mechanic who holds an additional certification called an Inspection Authorization (IA).
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Air Facts
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Learn to Fly
AUGUST 15, 2024
On your road to becoming a certified pilot you’ll reach several milestones. Taking classes with an instructor and spending time in the pilot’s seat make up just part of the path. Here’s an example from the Helicopter Pilot Oral Exam Guide by Ryan Dale. Physical inspection— Conduct a thorough preflight inspection.
Air Facts
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