Preparation for the Check Ride

• Please arrive to the appointment early and prepared
• Bring you ID, Medical Certificate and Student Pilot Certificate (sounds obvious, but I have had applicants “forget” their ID)
• Be familiar with the relevant Airman Certification Standards (ACS)
• Read and understand the Appendices in the back of the ACS
• Ensure the airplane is airworthy and ready
• I will email you the Scenario for the check ride the day before the check ride
• Complete your Scenario (Cross Country Flight Plan) in its entirety prior to the check ride
• Prepare Weight and Balance per the Scenario provided prior to the check ride
• Perfection is not the standard, I MUST see Proficiency, Safety and Good Judgement
• If you don’t fully understand the question, ask for clarification
• If you don’t know the answer to a question, don’t guess, generally you can look it up in a relevant source, the internet doesn’t look good
• You must satisfactorily complete the Ground Portion of the test prior to the Flight Portion
• Get a good nights rest the night before the check ride