Checkrides
Inspire
FEBRUARY 7, 2024
In a recent column for EAA Sport Aviation, contributor Steve Krog discusses some of the issues designated pilot examiners are coming across during checkrides. The post Checkrides first appeared on Hangar Flying.
Instrument Checkride
Inspire
MAY 9, 2023
It’s checkride day. The post Instrument Checkride first appeared on Hangar Flying. The sun is down, the sky is dark, my alarm goes off. My time to prove all the late nights and early mornings spent studying have been worthwhile.
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My Checkride
Inspire
MARCH 8, 2023
The post My Checkride first appeared on Hangar Flying. After rigorous training, late nights, early mornings, and lots of support, I have officially earned the title of private pilot. Words cannot describe how happy and grateful I am for this opportunity.
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Checkride Milestone — Andrew Schermerhorn
Inspire
JULY 18, 2023
The post Checkride Milestone — Andrew Schermerhorn first appeared on Hangar Flying. Congratulations to Andrew Schermerhorn, EAA 1467594, former membership intern with EAA, as he recently earned his private pilot certificate!
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Checkride Milestone — Ainsley Busenbark
Inspire
JULY 7, 2022
Ainsley Busenbark, EAA 1293707, completed her private pilot checkride in June of this year. The post Checkride Milestone — Ainsley Busenbark first appeared on Hangar Flying.
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Checkride Milestone — John Barber
Inspire
JULY 7, 2022
17-year-old Ray scholar John Barber completed his checkride on June 22, officially becoming the first 2022 scholar to complete training and earn their certificate. The post Checkride Milestone — John Barber first appeared on Hangar Flying.
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Checkride Milestone — Luke Vaughn
Inspire
JUNE 2, 2022
The post Checkride Milestone — Luke Vaughn first appeared on Hangar Flying. Congratulations to EAA Chapter 179 Ray scholar Luke Vaughn, who recently earned his private pilot certificate.
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Checkride Milestone — Beck Youngberg
Inspire
MAY 25, 2022
The post Checkride Milestone — Beck Youngberg first appeared on Hangar Flying. On April 16, 2021, EAA Chapter 501’s first Ray Aviation Scholarship was awarded to Beck Youngberg, EAA 1389108. On May 3, 2022, he successfully completed his practical examination for a private pilot certificate.
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Checkride Milestone — Lily Busenbark
Inspire
OCTOBER 29, 2020
Congratulations to Lily Busenbark, EAA 1293705, on passing her private pilot checkride on October 20! The post Checkride Milestone — Lily Busenbark first appeared on Hangar Flying.
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Checkride Milestone — Mike Sylvestre
Inspire
NOVEMBER 5, 2020
The day I started training, my checkride was already scheduled — and it was just two weeks later. The post Checkride Milestone — Mike Sylvestre first appeared on Hangar Flying.
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Checkride Milestone — Christopher Gauger
Inspire
JANUARY 13, 2022
The post Checkride Milestone — Christopher Gauger first appeared on Hangar Flying. Fittingly, it was the 118th anniversary of the Wright brothers’ first successful flight of a powered airplane. I have a personal reason to celebrate December 17 from now on.
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Checkride Milestones — Nick Baker
Inspire
SEPTEMBER 28, 2021
The post Checkride Milestones — Nick Baker first appeared on Hangar Flying. 18-year-old Nick Baker became a commercial pilot one day, and a CFI the next.
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Checkride Milestone — Jessica Postle
Inspire
NOVEMBER 11, 2020
Congratulations to Jessica Postle on passing her private pilot checkride on October 9! The post Checkride Milestone — Jessica Postle first appeared on Hangar Flying.
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Checkride Milestone — Ben Hausch
Inspire
SEPTEMBER 3, 2020
Congratulations Ben Hausch, EAA 1381716, on recently passing his private pilot checkride on August 6! The post Checkride Milestone — Ben Hausch first appeared on Hangar Flying.
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Checkride Milestone — Alexander Patrushin
Inspire
AUGUST 27, 2020
Congratulations to EAA Chapter 105 Ray Scholar recipient Alexander Patrushin, EAA 1262553, on passing his private pilot checkride! The post Checkride Milestone — Alexander Patrushin first appeared on Hangar Flying.
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40 Checkride Milestone — Faith Rhoads
Inspire
DECEMBER 10, 2020
The post Checkride Milestone — Faith Rhoads first appeared on Hangar Flying. All of my hard work had paid off and my dream of being a pilot came true. When I returned to my home airport, my instructor and parents were waiting to congratulate me.
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Checkride Milestone — Kaylin Hart
Inspire
JULY 29, 2020
Congratulations to Kaylin Hart, EAA Chapter 932’s Ed Moricoli Memorial Flight Training Scholarship recipient, on passing her checkride. The post Checkride Milestone — Kaylin Hart first appeared on Hangar Flying.
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Checkride Milestone — Jake Owsley
Inspire
AUGUST 5, 2020
Congratulations to Jake Owsley, EAA 1283935 and EAA Chapter 677’s Ray Scholar recipient, for passing his private pilot checkride on July 10! The post Checkride Milestone — Jake Owsley first appeared on Hangar Flying.
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Checkride Milestone — Christina Basken
Inspire
NOVEMBER 24, 2020
The post Checkride Milestone — Christina Basken first appeared on Hangar Flying. EAA staffer Christina Basken earned her sport pilot certificate on Saturday, November 21.
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Checkride Milestone: Joshua Caldwell
Inspire
MARCH 4, 2021
The post Checkride Milestone: Joshua Caldwell first appeared on Hangar Flying. I remember being excited, nervous, and anxious the first time I got in the left seat at the controls. I knew right after takeoff that this was something I wanted. My love of flying grew after each lesson.
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Checkride Milestone — Jennifer Iiams
Inspire
FEBRUARY 11, 2021
The post Checkride Milestone — Jennifer Iiams first appeared on Hangar Flying. I am excited to say I officially became a pilot on December 22, 2020, and I cannot express how happy I am. Receiving the scholarship took the worry out of funding most of my license.
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40 Checkride Milestone — Jessica Barnier
Inspire
FEBRUARY 11, 2021
The post Checkride Milestone — Jessica Barnier first appeared on Hangar Flying. I have always been interested in becoming a private pilot, but something seemed to always get in the way. With the pandemic, I could not think of a more perfect time to start learning how to fly.
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Checkride Milestone — Tabitha Yeomans
Inspire
JANUARY 22, 2020
Congratulations to EAA Chapter 976 Ray Aviation Scholarship recipient Tabitha Yeomans, EAA 1204058, who passed her private pilot checkride on January 12! The post Checkride Milestone — Tabitha Yeomans first appeared on Hangar Flying.
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Checkride Milestone — Mateo Colmenero
Inspire
JANUARY 8, 2020
Mateo Colmenero, Ray Aviation scholar and EAA 1200734, successfully passed his checkride on Sunday, just five short months after soloing. The post Checkride Milestone — Mateo Colmenero first appeared on Hangar Flying.
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Inspire
NOVEMBER 19, 2020
The post Checkride Milestone — Clinton Summers first appeared on Hangar Flying. After retiring from 24 proud years serving this country as a Marine, it was time to go back and finish what I’d started in high school.
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Checkride Milestone — Logan Henning
Inspire
SEPTEMBER 2, 2020
The post Checkride Milestone — Logan Henning first appeared on Hangar Flying. EAA Chapter 631 is very pleased to announce that Logan Henning, 17, of Minong, Wisconsin, has earned his private pilot certificate!
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Inspire
NOVEMBER 12, 2020
The post Checkride Milestone — Tim O’Hara-Haworth first appeared on Hangar Flying. On July 30, 2020, Tim became a private pilot at the age of 17 years and 20 days.
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Milestone — Sándor Pethes Private Pilot Checkride
Inspire
MARCH 25, 2020
The post Milestone — Sándor Pethes Private Pilot Checkride first appeared on Hangar Flying. Sometimes, letting someone fly will change their life.
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40 Hans Noack – Private Pilot Checkride Milestone
Inspire
MAY 23, 2018
Congratulations to Hans Noack, EAA 848994, on passing his private pilot checkride! The post Hans Noack – Private Pilot Checkride Milestone first appeared on Hangar Flying.
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Tyler Barry — Instrument Rating Checkride Milestone
Inspire
MAY 22, 2018
Tyler, who was featured as one of EAA's 25 for 25 Young Eagles in 2017, recently passed his instrument rating checkride. The post Tyler Barry — Instrument Rating Checkride Milestone first appeared on Hangar Flying.
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40 Braden Hobbs – Private Pilot Checkride Milestone
Inspire
APRIL 5, 2018
Congratulations to 17-year-old Braden Hobbs, one of the HAWK kids profiled in the April issue of Sport Aviation, on passing his private pilot checkride! The post Braden Hobbs – Private Pilot Checkride Milestone first appeared on Hangar Flying.
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40 The Journey to Checkride
Inspire
DECEMBER 20, 2017
The post The Journey to Checkride first appeared on Hangar Flying. The 2017 Phillips 66 EAA Scholarship recipient shares how the award has helped him achieve his dreams of flight.
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Ben Van Handel – Private Pilot Checkride Milestone
Inspire
FEBRUARY 15, 2018
Ben gave a special Young Eagles flight after passing his checkride. The post Ben Van Handel – Private Pilot Checkride Milestone first appeared on Hangar Flying.
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Seth Holloway – Private Checkride and Naval Academy Milestones
Inspire
APRIL 11, 2018
Seth Holloway recently passed his private checkride and accepting an appointment to the United States Naval Academy. The post Seth Holloway – Private Checkride and Naval Academy Milestones first appeared on Hangar Flying.
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40 Earning Wings: Flight 31 – Final Review for Checkride
Inspire
FEBRUARY 18, 2018
Brady went flying with his instructor twice in this session to do some final checkride prep. The post Earning Wings: Flight 31 – Final Review for Checkride first appeared on Hangar Flying.
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40 Earning Wings: Flight 33 – Checkride: Passed!
Inspire
FEBRUARY 19, 2018
The post Earning Wings: Flight 33 – Checkride: Passed! first appeared on Hangar Flying. It’s been a roller coaster of emotions: fun, challenging, exciting, exhausting – but in the end, extremely rewarding.
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Inspire
MARCH 19, 2024
Luke Nunez recently passed his checkride and received his private pilot certificate. The post Ray Aviation Scholar at EAA Chapter 534 Earns Private Pilot Certificate first appeared on Hangar Flying. Luke has been involved with EAA Chapter 534 for four years. Luke was the fifth Ray Scholarship recipient for Chapter 534.
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Twin Brothers Become Pilots: Young Eagles Gabriel and Gavin Attain Their Certificate Together
Inspire
JUNE 29, 2023
Twin brothers and Young Eagles Gavin and Gabriel Miner, 17 years old, have become certificated pilots after recently passing their checkrides! The post Twin Brothers Become Pilots: Young Eagles Gabriel and Gavin Attain Their Certificate Together first appeared on Hangar Flying.
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Inspire
MARCH 15, 2022
Joshua Owsley, EAA 1283936, a Ray scholar from EAA Chapter 677 who passed his checkride on October 2, passed another exciting milestone — flying his first Young Eagles! The post Milestone — Becoming a Young Eagles Pilot first appeared on Hangar Flying.
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Learning to fly after 55
Air Facts
MAY 1, 2024
You will most likely have to pull the plane out of a hangar or parking as well as put it back. Ask your instructor to include them along your journey so that when checkride time comes, you are not trying to get used to them again. Choose your headset carefully and don’t cheap it out.
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Reinforced Dreams
Inspire
JANUARY 16, 2020
I passed my private pilot checkride, ultimately earning my certificate in less than seven months and contributing to the overall success of the Ray Aviation Foundation. The post Reinforced Dreams first appeared on Hangar Flying.
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Preparing for Helicopter Practical Test Scenarios
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. Today, you arrive at the hangar and begin your preflight preparation. The weather forecast is clear with light winds, ideal for VFR conditions.
Ten Types of Aviation Maintenance Checks
Northstar VFR
AUGUST 25, 2024
Knowledge of these inspections is a required element to pass a checkride. These checks take a full working day, so the aircraft is usually parked inside of a hangar. These checks require many more man hours, tools, hangar space, and aircraft downtime. Depending on the work done, the aircraft can be offline for 1-2 weeks.
The Initial Spark
Inspire
JANUARY 30, 2020
My wife and I recently had the thrill of seeing our son solo both a helicopter and a Cessna — as well as pass his glider private pilot checkride — within a 24-hour span, starting on his 16th birthday. The post The Initial Spark first appeared on Hangar Flying.
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