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Checkride Tips

Instructor​

Be there for the first 30 minutes​

  • Be there to resolve any logbook or endorsement issues

Be there for the de-brief​

  • Chat with the DPE and ask discuss what they would've liked to see done differently

Student​

Checkride Preparation​

  • Don't cram for the test
  • Get plenty of sleep and eat a good breakfast
  • Be prepared with a packed lunch and snacks are you need
  • Create a document with all your endorsements, hours, ARROW and AV1ATED documents to present

Checkride Requirements​

The checkride cannot start unless:

  • The student has all the necessary endorsements, medical, and experience for the rating sought
  • The aircraft can be shown to be airworthy
  • The is a reasonable assurance that the flight portion can be completed

Outcome of the Checkride​

There are three possible outcomes of the checkride:

  • Pass and earn the certificate/rating
  • Discontinuance
    • Not a failure, a pause in the test to be continued later
    • May happen for a unknown airworthiness issue
    • Weather conditions aren't suitable for flight portion
  • Disapproval
    • Examining is required to inform you right away if something doesn't meet the ACS/PTS
    • They will ask you if you'd like to continue with the rest of the areas of operation
    • Deciding to continue is up to you
    • The re-check of a checkride will involve demonstrating anything that was unsatisfactory from the previous checkride, and possible repeated some items at the examiner's discretion

Emotional Support​

The checkride is a final check of all the work you've already done. With proper preparation, the checkride is just a chat and a short flight.