Northstar VFR

DECEMBER 31, 2024

Many people start the new year with the goal of becoming a pilot. You may be one of those people with the goal of becoming a pilot in 2025, but youre not sure what it all entails or where to begin. Lets break down some of the general requirements for becoming a pilot. Do you know any pilots? Ask around.

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Ask a Flight Instructor

AUGUST 6, 2024

Let’s say a student was signed off for their private pilot checkride, filled out iacra, and then the checkride was rescheduled for 4 months out. Would the student need new endorsements to take the checkride?I I know iacra would need to be filled out again, but not sure on endorsements.

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Thrust Flight

AUGUST 12, 2024

Becoming a private pilot is an exciting journey, and the check ride is one of the most critical steps. It’s not just about passing; it’s also about impressing your Designated Pilot Examiner (DPE).

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Northstar VFR

DECEMBER 22, 2024

By Josh Page, CFI The private pilot practical test is the finish line to getting your private pilot certificate and being able to fly as a licensed pilot. Lets look at four common private pilot oral exam questions and see how you can ace them! As a private pilot, youre going to be flying in a variety of airspaces.

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Northstar VFR

FEBRUARY 4, 2024

By Jordan Bullock, Airbus A321 Pilot Talk to almost any pilot, bring up stalls, bring up sketchy weather, bring up emergency situations, and ask, “What's the most stressful part of flying?” It would almost definitely be one thing: Checkrides. A checkride is the test by which a license or rating is issued to airmen.

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Northstar VFR

SEPTEMBER 30, 2024

By Jordan Bullock, CFI & Boeing 737 Pilot Becoming a Private Pilot is the first step in an exhilarating career. Note: For clarification purposes, this article discusses the actual Commercial Pilot rating, not specifically being a Commercial pilot for an airline. But you can’t get paid for being a pilot.

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Northstar VFR

OCTOBER 6, 2024

The checkride feels like an event in the distant future. The next thing you know, the instructor says it’s time to schedule your checkride and asks, “You’ve been studying for the oral exam, right?” Don’t let your checkride preparation sneak up on you! The Airman Certification Standards (ACS) is the guide to the checkride.

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Northstar VFR

MAY 26, 2024

You can purchase premade posters from online pilot shops, such as Sporty’s. Even airline pilots make this a regular practice when seeking a new type rating or preparing for recurrent training. Your instructor will be teaching you skill, safety and passing the checkride, so only practice what you have already been taught.

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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.

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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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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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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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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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Thrust Flight

OCTOBER 30, 2024

Almost every pilot who pursues a career in aviation spends at least a little time as a flight instructor. Achieving that title however means you have to pass the ominous CFI checkride. In order to prepare for your CFI checkride you’ll need to attend a CFI academy.

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Flight Training Central

AUGUST 7, 2024

In this video, we’ll show how this system works in piston-engine airplanes, like a Piper Malibu, and how the pilot control it from the flight deck. This video tip is from Sporty’s Commercial Pilot Training Course. Video training, test prep, checkride prep and more.

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iPad Pilot News

DECEMBER 10, 2024

Student pilot’s guide to cross-country flight planning with an iPad iPad Pilot News There is a wide range of opinions on how student pilots should use iPads during flight training. The post Student pilots guide to cross-country flight planning with an iPad first appeared on iPad Pilot News.

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Northstar VFR

APRIL 25, 2024

There are some things that future pilots should know before taking on the demands of flight training. There are other costs involved such as an online ground school, handbooks, a headset, knowledge test fees, possible fuel surcharges, and checkride fees. Financing is an option but is a last resort for most pilots.

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Flight Training Central

AUGUST 26, 2024

Here we highlight the various maneuvers you’ll practice during your flight training and be expected to demonstrate during your checkride. The Chandelle is a Commercial pilot maneuver in which the pilot combines a 180° turn with a climb.

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Aerodynamic Aviation

JANUARY 26, 2023

Private Pilot Checkride: January 22, 2023 Instructor: Bradley Collins Aircraft: Cessna N54102 School Location: San Jose, CA (KRHV) We love making pilots. We are delighted to introduce our newest pilot success story – Anand! It feeds our flight school soul.

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Aerodynamic Aviation

DECEMBER 29, 2022

Private Pilot Checkride: December 5, 2022 Instructors: Nir Chen & Thao Do Aircraft: Cessna N968RC School Location: San Jose, CA (KSJC) Congrats to Scott on a first-time pass of his Private Pilot checkride with DPE Carol!

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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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Northstar VFR

MAY 19, 2024

By Leslie Caubble, CFI/IGI Ask three flight instructors when a student pilot should take the FAA Private Pilot knowledge exam , and you will likely get three different answers. Student pilots seek clear-cut answers but are often left confused in the middle of well-meaning advice.

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Aerodynamic Aviation

MARCH 14, 2023

Private Pilot Checkride: February 6, 2023 Instructor: Nir Chen Congrats to Nizar on his first-time checkride pass with Alaska DPE Carol! Nizar recently solo and went on to quickly finish off his pilot certification requirements. CFI Nir is thrilled with his student’s determination and hard work. Well done, all!

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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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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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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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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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Northstar VFR

SEPTEMBER 1, 2024

Pilots observe checklist use and learn their importance starting at the first flight lesson. Checklist use is an element that pilots are tested on during checkrides at every level of training. However, it’s the nature of the repetition that helps the pilot notice if something is abnormal with the aircraft.

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Northstar VFR

OCTOBER 27, 2024

By Leslie Caubble, CFI/IGI My checkrides have always had at least one element of surprise to them. On my Commercial checkride, this happened during the oral exam. The FAA isn’t out to get you on your checkride. I passed on the first attempt, but it was a great reminder how thorough we need to be in our checkride preparation.

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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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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.

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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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WayMan

DECEMBER 17, 2024

Becoming a pilot is more than a dreamits a pathway to adventure, personal growth, and lucrative career opportunities. But before you can soar through the skies, you need to earn a pilot certificate, which grants you the legal authority to operate an aircraft. What is a Pilot Certificate? Minimum Age : 17 years.

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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.

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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.

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Flight Training Central

SEPTEMBER 20, 2024

Private and Commercial pilots are permitted to share in the expenses of a flight with passengers. If you are to share in these expenses with other passengers, the pilot should not “pay less than the pro rata share of the operating expenses.” After all, you have some time and he did just issue you your Commercial pilot certificate.

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Aerodynamic Aviation

JANUARY 26, 2023

Private Pilot Checkride: January 21, 2023 Instructor: Tyler Peck Aircraft: Cessna N9027H School Location: San Jose, CA (KRHV) Another pilot earns his wings! A big “waaahoooo” to Stephen and CFI Tyler on a job well done. We hope Stephen enjoys his first set of wings and exploring the countryside from the air.

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