Virgil Royer - Private Pilot Checkride Preparation and Study Guide

Private Pilot CheckridePreparation andStudy GuideFourth Editionby Virgil RoyerFirst printing January 2017; Updated for accuracy: March, 2021.ISBN 978-1-5202-8795-9 Copyright c 2017 by Royer & Assoc., Inc.. All rights reserved. No part of this work may be reproduced, excerpted, reprinted, or transmitted, in any form or by any means, electronic, mechanical, photographic, xerographic, or otherwise, without the prior written permission of the author. Address inquiries to: Royer & Assoc., Inc. 380 Madrona Ave. S.

Salem, OR 97302. The images, charts, and knee board aidscontained in this book may be photocopiedand/or recreated by the purchaser for individualpersonal use only. Book design by Virgil Royer. ContentsChapter 1 The Basic Process Chapter 2 Checklists To Memorize Chapter 3 Checklists Not To Memorize Chapter 4 Airspace & VFR Minimums Chapter 5 Weather Chapter 6 Navigation Chapter 7 Safety & Wellness Chapter 8 Airport Signs, Runway & Marshalling Chapter 9 Documents & Inspections Chapter 10 Performance Chapter 11 Communication Basics Chapter 12 Passenger Briefing Chapter 13 ACS Maneuvers, Takeoffs & Landings Chapter 14 Special Emphasis Areas Chapter 15 Other Things To Study Chapter 16 Select FAR / AIM Summaries Chapter 17 Sectional Chart Quiz Chapter 18 Going the Extra Mile Chapter 19 Flight Bag Contents PrefaceThis book has been referred to by others as the CliffsNotes for the private pilot checkride. This is the book youve been looking for. This was the book I was lookingfor when I discovered it did not exist and needed to be written. This is the concise study guide that you will take with you and read on your lunch breaks, over morning coffee, and all of the other times you are studying to pass your private pilot checkride. Filled with easy to memorize and study charts, diagrams, mnemonics, explanations and color graphics, many of which can be copied onto personal use flash cards.

This practical study guide will become your number-one quick reference as you finish preparing for your practical exam. This book is designed to assist student pilots in the final days and weeks prior to their checkride. What this book is: a detailed and concise checklist for your checkride with limited explanations. If you come across something in this book that is unfamiliar, you should do further research. What this book is not: a thorough ground school or detailed compendium of complete in-depth information that will help you pass your checkride without the need for additional studying. The listof applicable FAR/AIM sections that the DPE expects foryou to have studied and read is outlined in the FAR/AIM ( ASA version) in the front of the book on page xviii. I suggest reading those sections and tabbing your book accordingly in case you need to look something up the day of your exam ( which is likely). The listof applicable FAR/AIM sections that the DPE expects foryou to have studied and read is outlined in the FAR/AIM ( ASA version) in the front of the book on page xviii. I suggest reading those sections and tabbing your book accordingly in case you need to look something up the day of your exam ( which is likely).

This book should take a backseat to anything your flight instructor has taught you based upon your specific circumstances. Your CFI is your best resource when it comes to your specific training and passing your checkride. 1. The Basic Process Your checkride will consist of the following five steps: Step ONE:Introduction to your DPE As you near readiness for your checkride you should already know who your designated pilot examiner is. It is customary to schedule your checkride four-to-eight weeks in advance due to your DPEs busy schedule. Give your DPE a courtesy call at least one-to-two weeks in advance of your checkride, and if possible, meet with him/her at the airport or their office to discuss in advance the examination process ( invite your CFI to this meetingas well).

You should ask questions and glean information such as: the details of the cross-country trip you will be expected to have planned, what equipment he/she will allow you to use while flying (ie: tablet, Garmin Pilot, Foreflight, electronic flight bag (EFB) vs. paper sectional charts, etc.); the cost of the checkride (pay in cash); whether or not you need to bring a laptop or if they will have one available to sign into IACRA; and a list of things the examiner consistently sees student pilots struggle with so that you can get a feel for his/her areas of interest and pet peeves. Step TWO:Ground Rules & Paperwork As soon as you sit down to begin the checkride, slide the unmarked envelope of cash over to the examiner for his/her fee. Dont wait to be asked, pay at the outset and get started. Once the checkride has started, the examiner will go over some ground rules and examine your paperwork. The ground rules are simple: the checkride is not instruction and the examiner is not your flight instructor, nor will they be actively trying to teach you anything during the exam.

Both of you will probably learn something before the day is over, but this is not a lesson, this is an examination. FAA 8710-1 form (digital). Prior to your checkride, you will need to log into IACRA (https://iacra.faa.gov/ IACRA/Default.aspx) and Start New Application. for the Private Pilot certificate. After your application is submitted, notify your CFI so that he/she can review your application (also done through IACRA) and approve it. FAA 8710-1 form (paper). FAA 8710-1 form (paper).

You should also print out a paper 8710-1 application ( the FAA provides a fillablePDF version on their website), fill it out and have your CFI sign it prior to the day of the checkride. I have personally experienced a checkride day when IACRA was down for maintenance, and had I not brought with me a paper application signed by my CFI, my checkride would have ended before it even got started ( yourfailure to arrive prepared is not grounds for a refund). Identification & other documents. You must bring with you: a. Government issue photo-ID (ie: passport, drivers license, etc.). b. b.

Student pilot certificate and current medicalcertificate. c. Knowledge test results. If you took your knowledge test prior to May of 2020, then you received an original copy of your test results with a raised-seal stamped into the paper. If you have this, you must bring the original copy with the raised-seal (not just a copy of it). If you took your knowledge test subsequent to May of 2020, then you were required to schedule your test online using your FTN number (obtained through IACRA) 2 and there will be no raised-seal on your test results.

The DPE will be able to see your test results from their IACRA login. Bring a copy of your test results with you just in case IACRA is down for maintenance. d. Graduation certificate (or endorsement) from the ground school program/training you completed. e. Log book with all necessary endorsements and flight training hours.

You should tab/flag your log book so that it is quick and easy for the DPE to verify all of the required endorsements and flight training hours/tasks. Well-before the day of your checkride, sit down with your CFI and ensure that the following (required) endorsements are in your log book: 61.103(d) ground school completion; 61.103(f) flight proficiency training done & student is ready for practical test; 61.39(a)(6)(i) 3 hours exam prep training; 61.39(a)(6)(iii) Deficiency training done; 61.87(n) Current solo endorsement; 61.93(b)(2)(ii) Solo cross country endorsement; 61.93(c) Cross country endorsement for