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Ten Types of Aviation Maintenance Checks

Northstar VFR

These required inspections are vitally important to the safe operation of general aviation aircraft, so even student pilots are required to know the basics to pass a Private Pilot checkride. The inspection must be endorsed by a mechanic who holds an additional certification called an Inspection Authorization (IA).

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Preparing for Helicopter Practical Test Scenarios

Learn to Fly

Example Scenario: You are a private pilot preparing for a day VFR (visual flight rules) flight in a Robinson R44 helicopter from a small municipal airport in the Midwest to a nearby airfield for a leisure trip. Physical inspection— Conduct a thorough preflight inspection.