You passed your private pilot written test with flying colours. Now, it’s time to build up flying hours and get that private pilot license. At your local airport, you’re about to begin your flight. You’re going on a cross-country flight, yet something bothers you about the private pilot checkride requirements. Having 40 hours of flying…
At the flight school, you’re debriefing your last flights. You built adequate flying hours and were well-experienced to get your private pilot license. You performed very well during your previous flight, and your instructor finally endorsed you for a checkride. Your flying skills are acceptable, yet your flight instructor is confident you can pass your…
Without preparation, you’ll likely fail your private pilot oral exam. But how do you prepare without knowing the questions? It’s difficult to know what the Designated Pilot Examiner (DPE) has in store for you. Thus, student pilots are anxious on checkride day and, without confidence, drop the ball on their exams. Rule no. 1: Be…
Study materials for Private Pilot License (PPL) training. Can’t decide which book to buy to have all the wisdom in one place? Looking at lists of study materials for a private pilot license can be frustrating. Unfortunately, no such book compiles all the aeronautical knowledge to obtain a private pilot license. But if you’re smart,…
Here are some tips to help you prepare for a flight test: There is nothing to fear about your private pilot checkride if you prepare adequately. Studying increases your chances of success. The flight test aims to ensure your proficiency in flight. Thus be confident and have a positive attitude about the checkride. Follow this…
When you search for online private pilot training, you want to acquire aeronautical knowledge and lessons on practical flying. Part 61 Pilots don’t need a traditionally structured ground school. They prefer to study at their own pace from anywhere. Rod Machado’s online private pilot learning allows you to study in your comfort, yet this course’s…
To pass your checkride confidently and avoid facing the check pilot multiple times for the private pilot license, you need a comprehensive checkride prep. Read this post to find out the most suitable PPL checkride prep. I describe how each checkride prep differs from the other and, most importantly, how each prep course can prepare…
The private pilot checkride is nothing more than a regular cross-country flight. A good student pilot knows everything and can easily pass the private pilot checkride. The private pilot checkride is difficult for those with poor aeronautical knowledge. What is a private pilot checkride? A private pilot checkride is the oral and practical exam to…