Private Pilot: Checkride

In this checkride, you will demonstrate the skills learned in the Private Pilot lessons category.

ESTIMATED TIME TO COMPLETE

30 Minutes

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS

You should complete all Private Pilot lessons and solo flights before starting this checkride.

THE WEATHER

The skies are generally clear and the winds are light.

RECOMMENDED CHARTS

None

ABOUT THE FLIGHT

This checkride tests the skills learned in the Private Pilot lessons. You will start on the ground at Bremerton National Airport, demonstrate a takeoff, turns, steep turn, pattern entry, descent, landing, and braking to a stop at the Tacoma Narrows airport (KTIW.). Upon successfully demonstrating these skills, you will receive the Flight Sim Private Pilot certificate.

KEY COMMANDS TO REMEMBER

All key commands used to fly the Cessna 172 in the Private Pilot lessons.

FLIGHT CRITERIA

In this checkride, you're expected to maintain any assigned altitude, airspeed, and heading within the following tolerances:

Altitude: +/- 100 feet
Airspeed: +/- 10 KIAS
Heading: +/- 10 degrees