Typical Student Practical Test Checklist

Applicant Documents

Bring the following items to the test:

• Government issued photo ID

• Pilot certificate or Student Pilot certificate

• Current FAA medical certificate (or BasicMed if applicable)

• Knowledge test results

• Pilot logbook(s) with all required endorsements

• Instructor recommendation / endorsements for the practical test

• Completed IACRA application (or FAA Form 8710)

• FTN number

• Examiner fee payment

Logbook Requirements

Your logbook must clearly show:

• All required flight time

• Practical test endorsement

• Knowledge test endorsement

• Cross-country training

• Night training (if required)

• Instrument training (if required)

• Solo endorsements

• Aeronautical experience requirements met

Aircraft Documents

The aircraft must have the following documents onboard:

• Airworthiness Certificate

• Registration

• Operating Limitations / POH / AFM

• Weight and Balance information

• STC supplements

Aircraft Maintenance Records

Be prepared to show documentation verifying:

• Annual inspection

• 100-hour inspection (if applicable)

• ELT inspection

• Transponder inspection

• Pitot-static inspection (if IFR aircraft)

• AD compliance

• Aircraft logbooks available

Aircraft Requirements

The aircraft used for the practical test must:

• Be airworthy

• Meet the requirements of the Airman Certification Standards (ACS)

• Have adequate fuel for the duration of the test

• Have all required equipment operational

• Be properly equipped for the type of checkride

Flight Planning Materials

Applicants should arrive prepared with:

• Completed cross-country flight plan

• Weight and balance calculations

• Performance calculations

• Weather briefing

• NOTAM review

• Navigation log

Pilot Equipment

Recommended items to bring:

• Headset

• Sectional charts / navigation charts

• FAR/AIM or electronic reference

• E6B or electronic flight computer

• Plotter

• View-limiting device (for instrument portions)

• iPad or EFB (if used)

• Kneeboard

• Pens / pencils

Electronic Flight Bag (If Used)

Ensure:

• Device is fully charged

• Backup power source available

Required charts and documents are downloaded and accessible offline