Thrust Flight

MARCH 10, 2025

Today I’m going to help you prepare for your FAA checkride. After dozens of hours in the plane and dozens more on the ground cramming with your instructor, checkride day seems to be approaching faster than ever. Remember the friendly and immortal words of Douglas Adams: Don’t Panic! Nobody likes tests.

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Thrust Flight

OCTOBER 30, 2024

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. In another article, we covered the basics of […] The post 3 Tips to Help you Pass Your CFI Checkride appeared first on Thrust Flight.

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Checkride Thrust Pilot 52

Thrust Flight

JULY 19, 2024

After months of preparation, weeks of studying, tens of hours flying, and thousands of dollars, your Private Pilot checkride is rapidly approaching. Here are three common mistakes Private Pilot applicants make on their checkride. You’re nervous, you’re excited, and you really don’t want to mess this up.

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Checkride Pilot Thrust Approach 98

Thrust Flight

MAY 23, 2024

Suddenly, the procedures feel more airline-like; you’re flying […] The post 5 Tips For Your Multi-Engine Checkride appeared first on Thrust Flight. You look out your window, and there’s an engine on each wing!

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Thrust Flight

AUGUST 12, 2024

When your DPE sees that you have excellent coordination and can handle various flying skills like takeoffs, landings, and slow flight with […] The post 13 Ways To Impress Your Designated Pilot Examiner On Private Pilot Checkride appeared first on Thrust Flight.

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Pilot Institute

NOVEMBER 16, 2024

Private Pilot License : Take a checkride to receive your license. During training, you’ll learn about Newton’s laws of motion, Bernoulli’s principle, and aerodynamic forces, including lift, thrust, and drag. Checkride : $400-$600. Solo flight: Getting the experience to fly the aircraft on your own.

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Pilot Weather Checkride Flight Computer 52

Pilot Institute

MARCH 29, 2024

Additionally, both private and commercial pilot checkrides require the demonstration of slow flight. Thrust : The force generated by the engine that propels the aircraft forward. Pilots must counteract the additional drag with more thrust to maintain altitude. Gradually reduce thrust from cruise power.

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