Aidan Bedwell of Frederick passed his private pilot checkride on July 15. Aidan trained with Bravo Flight Training out of Frederick Municipal Airport. He is Hagerstown’s EAA Chapter 36’s second ...

I can't believe it, but I'm actually starting to talk about my checkride! I can see some light at the end of the tunnel! In this lesson I take you on a flight where I test my checkride maneuvers. Come ...

The biggest part of your pilot training will always be using the knowledge you have learned to pass the practical test or check ride. You must complete a check ride for each rating that you receive.

Checkride time is getting closer and closer. I have to make sure that I am prepared. So it's time to practice those maneuvers that will be part of the flight portion of the checkride exam. I can't ...

You’ve spent countless hours preparing, and the nerves kick in, even if it’s your one-hundredth time doing this. Love it or hate it, check rides will be a part of your ongoing aviation career and it’s ...

The regional airline pilot shortage has led to a critical lack of Designated Pilot Examiners (DPEs), with numbers dropping from 1,500 to around 850, creating significant bottlenecks for pilot ...

The FAA is actively seeking input from the aviation community to modernize Part 141 regulations for pilot flight schools. Current regulations are significantly outdated, mostly written 85 years ago ...

It takes a lot of effort to become a pilot. For some aspiring aviators, acquiring the practical skills in the cockpit might be the biggest challenge, while for others, it is finding a way to pay for ...