Private Pilot Oral Exam

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Recommends Dave · 2015-04 · Aviation Stack Exchange · on “Sport pilot upgrade to private pilot”

I believe PPL also requires some night flying time (at least the 141 school I am at does). I believe Sport Pilot License is not valid at night so you may have to gain some night landings and hours to go for the check ride as well. However I do see that you have all the hours signed off so I will assume this includes night hours. But AFAIK you will need to pass the written, oral and check ride to get the PPL. As per your updates this [LINK] is what you will be checked on for your check ride. Its a bit dated but this [this video] video has some nice coverage on what you may get on your oral exam. If you have the Jeppesen study materials you should have some good lists of what you will find. I did f

Recommends Dave · 2016-09 · Aviation Stack Exchange · on “Tips for the private pilot check ride”

Its a bit out of date but this video is a good resource [this video] . All check rides are a bit different since the DPE has some room in what he can/does do. However the FAA does require particular things. Many people (myself included) got their tickets when the older PTS's were in place. You will be tested under the new ACS regulations [LINK] but they are quite similar from what I understand. As some general advice, Whats most important is that you answer to the best of your ability and be sure to provide as many references as you can. Don't be afraid to say "I don't know the answer but I know where to look to find it" In many cases this is what the DPE is looking for. Don't be afraid to pull o

Recommends Prashant Saraswat · 2018-06 · Aviation Stack Exchange · on “What aircraft maintenance logs should I have available for a private checkride?”

I recommend looking at the following two videos which will cover almost everything you will need: [this video] and [LINK]

Cites voretaq7 · 2014-01 · Aviation Stack Exchange · on “What happens during a checkride for a private pilot license?”

That's pretty much the checkride in a nutshell - for all the details on what's expected you should refer to the FAA Practical Test Standards [LINK] for the rating you're pursuing. Before your checkride At some point before your checkride you must take a "knowledge test" (the "written exam") - you must pass that exam in order to qualify to take the checkride (the "practical test"). The results of the knowledge test are good for 2 years. You will also receive instruction from your CFI specifically for "checkride preparation" (you must have 3 hours of this instruction within the 60 days prior to taking your checkride). Usually your instructor or school will arrange for an examiner. Be sure to f