PP Checkride Checklist

Private Pilot Checkride Checklist - Master

NB: This master checklist is to be used to make sure that all requirements have been met and that all documentation is in order before sending a Private Pilot student (ASEL) for their checkride. All endorsements are taken directly from AC 61-65H.

Check each box only after the associated item has been completed or the qualification has been met.

General

• ☐ Student Pilot XC Solo Checklist completed
• ☐ Private Pilot FAR 61E Checklist completed
• ☐ Private Pilot FAR Part 91 Checklist completed
• ☐ Private Pilot ACS Checklist completed
• ☐ Schedule checkride with examiner (3-6 weeks in advance)
• ☐ Schedule aircraft for checkride (as soon as date is set)
• ☐ Schedule aircraft logs for initial inspection (2-3 weeks prior to checkride)
• ☐ Schedule aircraft logs for checkride
• ☐ Review WVFC Private Pilot Phase Check items with all completed before phase check (also review these instructions)
• ☐ Schedule PPL Phase Check well in advance of checkride (~2-4 weeks prior)
• ☐ Complete and review PPL Phase Check in time to make any adjustments as necessary
• ☐ Review aircraft logs (1-2 weeks prior to checkride)
• ☐ 61.23(a)(3) Must hold at least a third-class medical certificate
• ☐ IACRA Application - Your IACRA form 8710-1 Private Pilot application needs to be completed prior to your checkride date.
• ☐ What to bring to your checkride checklist completed (review on the morning of the checkride)

☐ Additional aeronautical experience elements that are part of my training program:

• ☐ Light Gun Signals - We'll ask the tower to give us light gun signals so that you can see what they are really like
• ☐ Short field landing at Lodi Airpark - the shortest public use paved airport in California (1875 x 22 ft)
• ☐ Turf runway operations at Frazier Lake Airpark or Columbia Airport
• ☐ Class Bravo transition - Typically a Bay Tour Transition through the SFO class Bravo
• ☐ Very long cross-country (VLXC) - Typically an all-day adventure involving extensive cross-country planning and navigation, multiple microclimates, possible diversion due to weather, the need for refueling, and lunch
• ☐ Refueling using a self-serve fuel island - often integrated into the VLXC

☐ Additional Knowledge elements that may not be covered elsewhere:

• ☐ FAR Part 61, Subpart A - General regulations related to certification and ratings
• ☐ FAR Part 61, Subpart B - Aircraft Ratings and Pilot Authorizations
• ☐ AIM - Aeronautical Information Manual - Official Guide to Basic Flight Information and ATC Procedures
• ☐ NTSB Part 830 - Accident, Incident, and Overdue Aircraft Reporting and Preservation
• ☐ FAA Aeronautical Chart User’s Guide - Aviation Charts explained in detail
• ☐ NASA ASRS - Aviation Safety Reporting System
• ☐ POH - Read and understand the POH for your aircraft from cover-to-cover
• ☐ Read the ASA Private Pilot Oral Exam Guide to help prep for the oral portion of the practical exam.

☐ Logbook Endorsements:

• ☐ 49 CFR 1552.3(h) TSA US Citizenship Endorsement (or TSA approval via the Alien Flight Student Program) - AC 61-65H A.14
• ☐ 61.87(p) Should have a current 90 day solo endorsement (this is a must if flying solo to/from checkride) - AC 61-65H A.7
• ☐ 61.93(c)(3) If flying solo to/from checkride must have cross-country planning endorsement - AC 61-65H A.10
• ☐ Prerequisites for practical test: Title 14 of the Code of Federal Regulations (14 CFR) part 61, § 61.39(a)(6)(i) and (ii). - AC 61-65H A.1
• ☐ Review of deficiencies identified on airman knowledge test: § 61.39(a)(6)(iii) as required. - AC 61-65H A.2
• ☐ Aeronautical knowledge test: §§ 61.35(a)(1), 61.103(d), and 61.105. - AC 61-65H A.32
• ☐ Flight proficiency/practical test: §§ 61.103(f), 61.107(b), and 61.109. - AC 61-65H A.33