Annual Inspection Checkride Visual Flight Rules 
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 “100 hour inspection” is very similar to the annual inspection of the airframe, powerplant, and propeller.
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. Check for any overdue inspections, outstanding Airworthiness Directives (ADs), and the resolution of any previously noted discrepancies.
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