Northstar VFR

JULY 7, 2024

What I thought I knew about flying when I first passed my CFI checkride is so much less than what I understand today after being a CFI for almost two years. It’s one thing to understand what density altitude is, but it’s another to be able to explain it in a way that a student can understand and apply correctly.

Checkride 52

Checkride Density Altitude Pilot Cockpit 52

Pilot Institute

OCTOBER 2, 2024

While calculating an aircraft’s performance, you must take into account ground effect, particularly when operating on short runways or in high-density altitude areas. So you may have to discuss and demonstrate this during your checkride. Ask how you would offset for ground effect in the event of a short-field takeoff.

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Ground Effect Drag Lift Runway 52

Pilot Institute

MAY 4, 2024

They are also one of the most feared maneuvers during the private pilot checkride. Temperature An increase in temperature will increase the density altitude. A high density altitude decreases the performance of the engine and the wing. Your aircraft will fly at a faster true airspeed at higher density altitudes.

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Weight-Shift-Control Runway Approach Density Altitude 52

iPad Pilot News

MARCH 27, 2025

Improve your stick and rudder skills as a private pilot go beyond the instrument checkride with these advanced courses. Spin-a-Wind This app makes it a breeze to calculate headwind/crosswind components, temperature conversions, pressure/density altitude and true airspeed computations, using a pilot-friendly interface.

Weather 91

Weather Pilot Flight Plan Airplanes 91

Pilot Institute

JUNE 26, 2024

Private and Commercial Pilot ACS Standards During a checkride, you must perform a go-around. Effects of atmospheric conditions on a go-around, such as winds and density altitude. You must show the appropriate knowledge, risk management, and skills to do so safely.

Wind Shear 52

Wind Shear Runway Approach Aeronautical Decision-Making 52

Air Facts

MARCH 10, 2025

Its true that the Private Pilot ACS now allows EFBs to be used on checkrides, but show up to a checkride with your nav log on an EFB, and you’ll get the same questions you’ll get with paper. Its a must for the checkride. When I hear their complaints about paper nav logs, I hear something else. But theres more.

Checkride 52

Checkride Density Altitude Calibrated Airspeed True Airspeed 52