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.
Checkride Hangar Pilot 
Checkride Milestone — Andrew Schermerhorn
Inspire
JULY 18, 2023
Congratulations to Andrew Schermerhorn, EAA 1467594, former membership intern with EAA, as he recently earned his private pilot certificate! The post Checkride Milestone — Andrew Schermerhorn first appeared on Hangar Flying.
Checkride 
40
40 Join 5,000+
Insiders
Sign Up for our Newsletter
This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply.
Trending Sources
My Checkride
Inspire
MARCH 8, 2023
After rigorous training, late nights, early mornings, and lots of support, I have officially earned the title of private pilot. The post My Checkride first appeared on Hangar Flying. Words cannot describe how happy and grateful I am for this opportunity.
Checkride 40
40 
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.
Checkride 40
40 
Checkride Milestone — Luke Vaughn
Inspire
JUNE 2, 2022
Congratulations to EAA Chapter 179 Ray scholar Luke Vaughn, who recently earned his private pilot certificate. The post Checkride Milestone — Luke Vaughn first appeared on Hangar Flying.
Checkride 40
40 
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.
Checkride 40
40 
Checkride Milestone — Beck Youngberg
Inspire
MAY 25, 2022
On May 3, 2022, he successfully completed his practical examination for a private pilot certificate. 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.
Checkride 40
40 
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.
Checkride 40
40 
Checkride Milestone — Christopher Gauger
Inspire
JANUARY 13, 2022
On December 17, 2021, I officially became a pilot. 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.
Checkride 40
40 
Checkride Milestones — Nick Baker
Inspire
SEPTEMBER 28, 2021
18-year-old Nick Baker became a commercial pilot one day, and a CFI the next. The post Checkride Milestones — Nick Baker first appeared on Hangar Flying.
Checkride 40
40 
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.
Checkride 40
40 
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.
Checkride 40
40 
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.
Checkride 40
40 Checkride Milestone — Faith Rhoads
Inspire
DECEMBER 10, 2020
All of my hard work had paid off and my dream of being a pilot came true. The post Checkride Milestone — Faith Rhoads first appeared on Hangar Flying. When I returned to my home airport, my instructor and parents were waiting to congratulate me.
Checkride 40
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.
Checkride 40
40 
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.
Checkride 40
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.
Checkride 40
40 Checkride Milestone — Jennifer Iiams
Inspire
FEBRUARY 11, 2021
I am excited to say I officially became a pilot on December 22, 2020, and I cannot express how happy I am. The post Checkride Milestone — Jennifer Iiams first appeared on Hangar Flying. Receiving the scholarship took the worry out of funding most of my license.
Checkride 40
40 
Checkride Milestone — Jessica Barnier
Inspire
FEBRUARY 11, 2021
I have always been interested in becoming a private pilot, but something seemed to always get in the way. The post Checkride Milestone — Jessica Barnier first appeared on Hangar Flying. With the pandemic, I could not think of a more perfect time to start learning how to fly.
Checkride 40
40 
Checkride Milestone — Christina Basken
Inspire
NOVEMBER 24, 2020
EAA staffer Christina Basken earned her sport pilot certificate on Saturday, November 21. The post Checkride Milestone — Christina Basken first appeared on Hangar Flying.
Checkride 40
40 
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.
Checkride 40
40 
Checkride Milestone — Logan Henning
Inspire
SEPTEMBER 2, 2020
EAA Chapter 631 is very pleased to announce that Logan Henning, 17, of Minong, Wisconsin, has earned his private pilot certificate! The post Checkride Milestone — Logan Henning first appeared on Hangar Flying.
Checkride 40
40 
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.
Checkride 40
40 
Ray Aviation Scholar at EAA Chapter 534 Earns Private Pilot Certificate
Inspire
MARCH 19, 2024
Luke Nunez recently passed his checkride and received his private pilot certificate. While a member of the aviation youth group, Squadron 534, he progressed steadily from Young Eagle to Ray Aviation scholar and now has his private pilot certificate. Luke has been involved with EAA Chapter 534 for four years.
Pilot 40
40 Checkride Milestone — Tim O’Hara-Haworth
Inspire
NOVEMBER 12, 2020
On July 30, 2020, Tim became a private pilot at the age of 17 years and 20 days. The post Checkride Milestone — Tim O’Hara-Haworth first appeared on Hangar Flying.
Checkride 40
40 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.
Checkride 40
40 
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.
Checkride 40
40 Checkride Milestone — Clinton Summers
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.
Checkride 40
40 
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.
Checkride 40
40 Milestone — Becoming a Young Eagles Pilot
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.
Pilot 40
40 Claire Melton – Private Pilot Milestone
Inspire
OCTOBER 11, 2018
Congratulations to Claire Melton, who managed to solo and then pass her private pilot checkride all before finishing high school. The post Claire Melton – Private Pilot Milestone first appeared on Hangar Flying.
Pilot 40
40 Allie Draper – Private Pilot Milestone
Inspire
AUGUST 30, 2018
Allie Draper passed her private pilot checkride after taking a Young Eagles flight a few years earlier. The post Allie Draper – Private Pilot Milestone first appeared on Hangar Flying.
Pilot 40
40 Jodie Gawthrop — Private Pilot Milestone
Inspire
JULY 19, 2018
Jodie Gawthrop, EAA’s 2 millionth Young Eagle, recently passed her private pilot checkride. The post Jodie Gawthrop — Private Pilot Milestone first appeared on Hangar Flying.
Pilot 40
40 Seth Breyfogle — Private Pilot and Tailwheel Endorsement Milestone
Inspire
JUNE 20, 2018
Seth passed his private pilot checkride and received his tailwheel endorsement this year. The post Seth Breyfogle — Private Pilot and Tailwheel Endorsement Milestone first appeared on Hangar Flying.
Pilot 40
40 
Steve Shuter – Private Pilot Milestone
Inspire
JANUARY 26, 2017
Congratulations to Steve Shuter, EAA 1105380, who passed his checkride in April 2016 at Orlando Apopka Airport (X04) in Apopka, Florida. Steve successfully completed the checkride on his first attempt, in a Tecnam P92 Echo. Congratulations again, Steve, on this exciting accomplishment, and welcome to the pilot community!
Pilot 40
40 
Preparing for Helicopter Practical Test Scenarios
Learn to Fly
AUGUST 15, 2024
On your road to becoming a certified pilot you’ll reach several milestones. Taking classes with an instructor and spending time in the pilot’s seat make up just part of the path. Here’s an example from the Helicopter Pilot Oral Exam Guide by Ryan Dale. Today, you arrive at the hangar and begin your preflight preparation.
Learning to fly after 55
Air Facts
MAY 1, 2024
The Covid pandemic at least had one positive outcome for me: achieving my Private Pilot license. My dad did get his Private Pilot license and my mom only soloed. Here are some tips and lessons learned if you are just now starting your journey to Private Pilot. Never shy away from going around.
Checkride 69
69 Russell Swartzfager – Private Pilot Milestone
Inspire
APRIL 13, 2017
Congratulations to Russell Swartzfager, EAA 1161378, who passed his private pilot checkride on February 28 out of the Crystal River Airport (KCGC) in Florida. The post Russell Swartzfager – Private Pilot Milestone first appeared on Hangar Flying.
Pilot 40
40 Peter Rodopoulos – Private Pilot Milestone
Inspire
SEPTEMBER 6, 2017
Congratulations to Peter Rodopoulos, EAA 1194583, who recently passed his private pilot checkride in a Cessna 152 on his 17th birthday. This is just one box checked on a long list of Peter’s aviation goals.
Pilot 40
40 
A Long Buried Story Resurfaces
Air Facts
JUNE 3, 2024
Under the regulations current at the time, the Limited Commercial pilot’s license he held, authorized him to instruct when he had roughly 100 hours total time. The configuration of the airport involved a line of hangars oriented on a North- South axis. The newspaper described him as an experienced pilot.
Airplanes 82
82 
Alex Dietrich – Private Pilot Milestone
Inspire
JANUARY 11, 2017
January 12, 2017 – Congratulations to Alex Dietrich, grandson of Walter Dietrich, EAA 55519, who on January 4 became a third-generation pilot after passing his private checkride. After graduating high school this spring, Alex plans to attend Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University in the fall.
Pilot 40
40 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.
Then and Now: Celebrating 30 Years as a Pilot
Inspire
APRIL 13, 2017
Hal Bryan remembers his first passengers after flying Young Eagles on the 30th anniversary of his private checkride. The post Then and Now: Celebrating 30 Years as a Pilot first appeared on Hangar Flying.
Checkride 40
40 
Let's personalize your content