Tips For Your Checkride

1. IACRA is here. IACRA is a web-based application that sends the airman certification documents automatically to the Registry. This means no more paper forms to fill out. All Applicants need to use this site to fill out their F.A.A. Airman Application Form. See my Helpful Links Page.

2. IACRA information is difficult to change once the application is submitted and your instructor has signed the application. Please NOTE these common errors. 1. Full legal name (maximum 3 names, first, middle, last) Must be used, no initials unless an initial is used as the legal name. 2. Social Security Number should be checked, Do Not Use. 3. Name of Medical Examiner must be full name to include, M.D. or D.O. etc. 4. Information for only ONE aircraft should be listed in Section II box 1, 2a, & 2b, of the 8710-1 unless we will be using more than one aircraft for the checkride.

3. During the flight test, the applicant is the Pilot in Command. NOT the EXAMINER. F.A.R. 61.47

4. Read the appropriate Practical Test Standards for your checkride. Pay special attention to the Introduction section, and the Applicant’s Practical Test Checklist.

5. Remember to bring a hood, or other approved view limiting device.

6. Have your instructor make sure all the required endorsements are complete and up to date. We cannot test if your paperwork is not correct, or if it's incomplete.

7. Make sure you are ready to start on time, including having your Cross Country finished.

8. Keep in mind that Flight Planning is not complete until the aircraft has reached the parking area. Where do you want to park, and how are you going to get there?

9. Helpful TIP #1: Use post-it notes to make a tab in your logbook to show your required aeronautical experience (cross countries, instructor endorsements, night requirements, etc.).

10. Bring a log, or show in your logbook a log of the required ground training required for the certificate or rating sought. F.A.R. 61.105.

11. Bring Aircraft Logbooks/ Maintenance Records, they are required prior to each Checkride.

12. INSTRUCTORS: Please note that the acceptable performance standards listed in the P.T.S. are the minimum standards. Train to tighter standards and there will be no question as to the successful outcome of the Checkride.

13. INSTRUCTORS: BEFORE you sign, or e-sign on IACRA, the Instructor’s Recommendation, it is your responsibility to ensure that all of your students information is accurate and correct. Remember your student has limited knowledge of the F.A.A. forms, you are the expert here.

14. FEE: $450 CASH ONLY