• Your Private Pilot Checkride: Everything You Need to Know

  • Sep 27 2022
  • Length: 21 mins
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Your Private Pilot Checkride: Everything You Need to Know

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  • Links mentioned in this episode:Your FAQs about getting your private pilot certificate answered: https://www.letsflyaz.com/private-pilot-faqs-free-guide/ Private Pilot Oral Exam Guide (Purchase on Amazon) https://amzn.to/3Ratqcd Your Private Pilot Checkride: Everything You Need to Know The private pilot checkride is an important milestone in becoming a private pilot. By understanding what to expect and preparing accordingly, you can increase your chances of success! So, you've completed your training and you're ready to take your private pilot checkride. Congratulations! This is a big accomplishment. But what is a checkride, exactly? And what can you expect on the day of your exam? What is a Checkride? A checkride is an examination that is required in order to earn a pilot's license. The examiner will be looking to see if the applicant has the skills and knowledge necessary to operate an aircraft safely. The check ride itself is divided into two parts: the oral exam and the flight test. The oral exam will test the applicant's knowledge of various airspace rules, flight planning, etc. The flight test will assess the applicant's actual flying skills. https://youtu.be/dIzGAVS-o7Y What to Expect on the Day of Your Checkride On the day of your checkride, it's important to arrive early and well-rested. The oral exam portion of the checkride can last anywhere from one to three hours, so you'll want to be fresh and alert for that. During the oral exam, the examiner will ask you questions about various topics related to flying an aircraft. They may also give you scenarios to test your decision-making skills. Be prepared for anything! After the oral exam is complete, it will be time for the flight test portion of the checkride. This will involve actually flying the aircraft with the examiner onboard. They will be assessing your takeoffs, landings, turns, etc. Again, be prepared for anything and stay calm throughout the process. Who administers a private pilot checkride? A private pilot checkride is administered by a designated pilot examiner (DPE). There are a few others who are authorized to conduct private pilot checkrides. Make sure you check with your flight school to see who they already have a good working relationship with. What are the objectives of a private pilot checkride? The first objective of a checkride is to ensure that the applicant demonstrates the knowledge and skills required to operate safely. This includes topics such as aircraft performance and limitations, airport operations, airspace rules and regulations, navigation, and weather. The applicant will be expected to show that they can apply this knowledge in order to make safe and efficient decisions during all phases of flight. The second objective of a checkride is to determine whether the applicant meets the requirements for certification. In order to do this, the examiner will assess several factors such as aeronautical decision making, risk management, crew resource management, and communications. The applicant will also be expected to demonstrate their ability to cope with abnormal and emergency situations. The examiner will check to make sure you've met the eligibility requirements for the private pilot certificate. He/she will look for your solo hours, cross country hours, and other flight requirements. He/she will also look through your logbook for the appropriate endorsements. What are the areas that are typically covered during a private pilot checkride? A checkride is an examination, usually given by an FAA inspector, of a student pilot's flying skills and knowledge. The checkride covers all the areas that are required for the issuance of a private pilot certificate. We get this information from the Airmen Certification Standards (ACS) formerly called the Practical Test Standards (PTS). There is no set passing score for a private pilot checkride.
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