Passing Your Private Pilot Check Ride Requires the Right Preparation
Here are some tips to make the process as painless as possible.
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New Airman Certification Standards for CFIs Is Released
By summer the long-awaited, 111-page update will apply for certifications.
Beware of Perpetual Students and Endorsement Hunters
They represent two sides of the same coin.
Redbird: Learning to Fly Has Gotten More Expensive
The cost of training for a private pilot license (PPL) this year will cost an average of $1,500 more than in 2023, according to the company’s survey findings.
How Government Shutdown Will Impact GA, Flight Training
The FAA has a plan to ensure flying doesn’t grind to a halt. Here’s a list of what would be affected.
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Can You Select a DPE for Your Check Ride?
Here’s how to find the FAA’s list of available DPEs qualified to do the check ride in your area.
Check Rides Grind to a Halt After IACRA System Failure
The system outage comes amid an ongoing pilot examiner shortage that has already forced some applicants to wait weeks for a test date.
FAA Notifies Dozens of Pilots That They Must Be Reexamined for Certain Ratings
Agency questions ‘competency’ of certain pilots examined by Donald Lee.
Knowledge Tests Include Preparation of the Applicant, Location
An instructor reminds us to respect the testing process while pointing out its limitations.
