Northstar VFR

AUGUST 11, 2024

The standards for slow flight on a Private Pilot checkride are: maintain the specified altitude, ±100 feet; specified heading, ±10°; airspeed, +10/-0 knots; and specified angle of bank, ±10°. Private Pilot Airplane ACS, Area of Operation VII, Task A ) Note: The standards are different for the Commercial and Multi-Engine checkrides.

Checkride 52

Checkride Airplanes Pilot AGL 52

Pilot Institute

MAY 9, 2024

Lazy eights sound like the least challenging commercial checkride maneuver to learn. It’s just S-turns with climbs and descents, right? We counteract adverse yaw by applying rudder in the direction of the turn. The amount of rudder required depends on roll rate and airspeed.

Rudder 52

Rudder Lift Aileron Drag 52

Pilot Institute

MAY 4, 2024

They are also one of the most feared maneuvers during the private pilot checkride. Any substantial changes to speed and descent rate will destabilize the landing. The drag allows for a steeper descent, which is particularly helpful when avoiding obstacles. Power controls the rate of descent, and pitch controls airspeed.

Weight-Shift-Control 52

Weight-Shift-Control Runway Approach Descent 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 you increase the throttle, anticipate the need to add more right rudder. Use the rudder to stay coordinated.

Lift 52

Lift Rudder Drag AGL 52

Pilot Institute

AUGUST 2, 2024

An increasing rate of descent. High rate of descent – shown on your vertical speed indicator. Use rudder to check balance. If you pull back on the control column, you will see a reduction in the rate of descent. Commercial Pilot ACS Standards You will have to recover from an unusual attitude during your checkride.

Altimeter 52

Altimeter Descent Turbulence Lift 52