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 I went into the office and informed them of the out-of-date VOR check and a mechanic took the airplane up while I was doing the oral portion of the checkride to complete the VOR check.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

Inflight Pilot Training

MARCH 30, 2025

Youll learn how to navigate, communicate with Air Traffic Control, interpret weather, and conduct instrument approaches to airports, all without relying on whats outside your window. This rating adds an entirely new dimension to your skillsetand makes you a true all-weather aviator. What Is an Instrument Rating? Flight canceled.

Pilot 52

Pilot Weather Approach Visual Flight Rules 52

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 87

Checkride Approach VOR Pilot 87

Northstar VFR

SEPTEMBER 1, 2024

Checklist use is an element that pilots are tested on during checkrides at every level of training. Maybe you’re flying with another pilot, and the weather conditions are great. You’ll need to show these inspection endorsements to the examiner at your checkride. Is the weather within your personal minimums?

Pilot 72

Pilot Weather Checkride Annual Inspection 72

Air Facts

OCTOBER 30, 2024

I’d get a full flight briefing, regardless of the weather. 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. I thought flying in the weather was easier; even Charlie seemed more subdued in the soup. My time had come.

NDB 52

NDB Checkride VOR Approach 52