Northstar VFR

AUGUST 18, 2024

The change from the Practical Test Standards (PTS) to the ACS was a long-anticipated update for flight instructor applicants and Designated Pilot Examiners (DPEs). The newest update was effective for checkrides on 5/31/24 or later. At the same time, the FAA also made an update to the Private Pilot AC S.

Checkride 78

Checkride Weather Pilot Flight Plan 78

Northstar VFR

AUGUST 4, 2024

Training Requirements for the Instrument Rating 50 hours of cross-country flight time as pilot in command, of which 10 hours must have been in an airplane 40 hours of actual or simulated instrument time on the areas of operation listed in 61.65(c) I felt skilled, knowledgeable, and confident going into my checkride!

Checkride 65

Checkride Approach Pilot Airplanes 65

Pilot Institute

JULY 3, 2024

The FAA issues several different pilot licenses, from student pilot to airline transport pilot. A PPL is a certificate that allows you to act as a private pilot in command of an aircraft. Your examiner will test you on these skills during your checkride. Checkride You carry out the checkride in the aircraft.

Pilot 52

Pilot Checkride Pilot in Command Weather 52

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. It’s vital that we take an honest look at our capacity for pilot-in-command responsibilities before each flight.

Pilot 68

Pilot Weather Checkride Operating Limitations 68

NAFI

DECEMBER 17, 2023

Or at least for the required checkride prep portion if you inherited them from somebody else. You know whether or not you see “pilot in command” coming from them. You see your student for the entirety of their training. You know their study skills, their habits, their strengths, their weaknesses.

Pilot in Command 52

Pilot in Command NOTAMs Flight Deck Checkride 52

Northstar VFR

AUGUST 25, 2024

Knowledge of these inspections is a required element to pass a checkride. It’s the responsibility of the pilot-in-command (PIC) to confirm that the inspections have been performed and the aircraft airworthy before conducting a flight.

Annual Inspection 60

Annual Inspection VOR Instrument Flight Rules Altimeter 60

Northstar VFR

JULY 28, 2024

As a student you should become extremely familiar with the contents of part 91, not only to pass your checkride, but so that as the pilot in command (PIC) you can make smart, safe decisions about your flight. Other noteworthy contents in part 91 are 91.3 225 ADSB, and countless others.

Aeronautical Information Manual 52

Aeronautical Information Manual Federal Aviation Regulations Checkride Air Traffic Control 52