CFI Academy

MARCH 28, 2025

For the FAA Certified Flight Instructor (CFI) Airplane Single Engine (ASE) checkride, the demonstration stalls are specific maneuvers that you, as a CFI candidate, must perform and explain to demonstrate your instructional knowledge and ability. There are indeed four demonstration stalls youll need to master for the CFI checkride.

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Aileron Rudder Checkride AGL 96

Northstar VFR

DECEMBER 22, 2024

Recovery from a spin is a guaranteed subject to come up on your private pilot checkride. Just remember the acronym PARE: Power idle, Ailerons neutral, Rudder opposite of the spin, and Elevator forward. If you treat it as such in the oral portion of your checkride, youll end it with a disapproval. What happens next?

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Pilot Checkride Aileron Airplanes 76

Air Facts

JULY 15, 2024

I did a checkride in 30 knot winds in the flatlands of Kansas, almost straight down the runway. It felt like pushing it for that airplane, but checkrides are so hard to schedule I went. So I decided to try the approach, and see how it felt. A low approach couldn’t break anything. I approach using the wing low method.

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Knot Crosswind Rudder Turbulence 98

Inflight Pilot Training

MARCH 30, 2025

Youll learn how to navigate, communicate with Air Traffic Control, interpret weather, and conduct instrument approaches to airports, all without relying on whats outside your window. An instrument rating unlocks access to: Airports with IFR approaches (ILS, RNAV, VOR, etc.) A busy Class B airport? The result?

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Pilot Weather Approach Visual Flight Rules 52

Air Facts

OCTOBER 30, 2024

Then, we’d meet in Signature’s lobby, IAD’s FBO, and go over the day’s lesson: destination, altitude, maneuvers, approaches, and completion standards. Rolling down the runway with reference only to my DG, I’d make minor heading corrections with the rudder to remain centered. Charlie scheduled my checkride with a local examiner.

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NDB Checkride VOR Approach 52

Pilot Institute

MARCH 29, 2024

Common mistakes include neglecting clearing turns, delaying stall recovery, and misusing the rudder. Additionally, both private and commercial pilot checkrides require the demonstration of slow flight. As the aircraft approaches the target airspeed, add power to ensure you don’t slow down past it. What Is Slow Flight?

Lift 52

Lift Rudder Drag Checkride 52

Northstar VFR

AUGUST 11, 2024

You’ll experience the feel, visual cues, and “mushiness” of the controls as you takeoff and approach to land, so practicing slow flight will help you react quickly with the proper technique as you approach stall speeds in the traffic pattern. Right rudder input will be necessary to maintain coordination.

Checkride 52

Checkride Airplanes Pilot AGL 52