Air Facts

JANUARY 22, 2025

To my surprise, the Cessna 172S that I have flown for all my training for Private Pilot and Instrument training, had a lapsed 30-day VOR check. I went into the office and informed them of the out-of-date VOR check and a mechanic took the airplane up while I was doing the oral portion of the checkride to complete the VOR check.

VOR 98

VOR Approach Airplanes Flight Plan 98

Northstar VFR

MAY 19, 2024

Some CFIs and flight schools leave it up to the student, as long as the exam is passed before the checkride (which is the only requirement). If your training isn’t delayed waiting on your ground study to catch up with your flying skills, you can train and study right into your checkride.

Checkride 88

Checkride Approach VOR Pilot 88

Northstar VFR

AUGUST 25, 2024

Knowledge of these inspections is a required element to pass a checkride. These required inspections are vitally important to the safe operation of general aviation aircraft, so even student pilots are required to know the basics to pass a Private Pilot checkride.

Annual Inspection 65

Annual Inspection VOR Instrument Flight Rules Altimeter 65

Inflight Pilot Training

MARCH 30, 2025

An instrument rating unlocks access to: Airports with IFR approaches (ILS, RNAV, VOR, etc.) Be Professional From your first preflight briefing to your last checkride, we emphasize structure, discipline, and decision-making. Access More Airports and Airspace Want to fly into a destination with unpredictable weather?

Pilot 52

Pilot Weather Approach Visual Flight Rules 52

Northstar VFR

SEPTEMBER 1, 2024

Checklist use is an element that pilots are tested on during checkrides at every level of training. You’ll need to show these inspection endorsements to the examiner at your checkride. By Leslie Caubble, CFI/IGI Checklists are a vital component for safe flying.

Pilot 73

Pilot Weather Checkride Annual Inspection 73

Air Facts

OCTOBER 30, 2024

After startup, I’d record a VOR check in the aircraft log while waiting for our clearance. We flew the usual approaches: VOR, ILS, and the now extinct NDB. Shortly after the Concorde sighting, Charlie signed me off for my checkride. Charlie scheduled my checkride with a local examiner. My time had come.

NDB 52

NDB Checkride VOR Approach 52