Flight Training Central
MARCH 28, 2025
Each year, the Redbird State of Flight Training Survey provides valuable insights into the evolving landscape of flight training, and the 2025 report brings some welcome stability. What are the current checkride pass rates? An Instrument Rating took 16 weeks (about 4 months) in 2024 versus 18 weeks (4.5 months) in 2022 and 2023.
Inflight Pilot Training
FEBRUARY 2, 2025
The industry is stabilizing, and while hiring has slowed from its recent peak, it is far from disappearing. Many airlines have scaled back hiring as a precautionary measure to ensure financial stability. Before pilots can start flying for airlines, they must complete extensive simulator training, checkrides, and operational clearances.
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Pilot Institute
MARCH 29, 2024
Additionally, both private and commercial pilot checkrides require the demonstration of slow flight. Trim for level flight once you’re stabilized at your target speed. Not Clearing the Area You’ll fail a checkride before even starting your slow flight task if you forget to clear the area. Here are common pitfalls to avoid.
Pilot Institute
MARCH 26, 2024
Going into a checkride (or a grass strip) without solid soft field skills is asking for trouble. As with any landing, it’s vital to have a stabilized approach. If you’re not stabilized at 200 feet AGL, go around. Private Pilot and Commercial ACS Standards Are you preparing for your Private or Commercial Pilot checkride?
Pilot Institute
MAY 4, 2024
They are also one of the most feared maneuvers during the private pilot checkride. This gives you a safe buffer on the stall speed and plenty of time to stabilize. If conducting a checkride, you might blow past the stopping point, which could result in a failure. Short field landings are a true test of a pilot’s skill.
Inflight Pilot Training
MARCH 26, 2024
This job offers a unique combination of adventure, travel and stability, as well as a high level of responsibility. After you’ve completed the checkride for your PPL, you can start on your instrument rating. Regardless, you’ll be required to complete the FAA minimum of 40 training hours.
Northstar VFR
MARCH 23, 2025
The go-around is a maneuver tested during your private pilot checkride. The standards set for the private pilot checkride are found in the Airman Certification Standards , Area of Operation IV: Takeoffs, Landings, and Go-Arounds, Task N: Go-Around/Rejected Landing.
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