How to Pass Your Checkride?
Whether you're working toward your PPL, IR, or CPL, this guide will help you succeed in both the oral and practical portions of your checkride.
Pilot Coach Guide
How to Pass Your Checkride
Passing your checkride is one of the most pivotal moments in your aviation journey. At Pilot Coach, we specialize in preparing student pilots with the clarity, confidence, and skills they need to ace both the oral and practical portions—without the stress.
The FAA checkride is designed to ensure you're not just meeting the minimum standards—but demonstrating sound judgment, safety, and confidence in the cockpit. Here's what you need to know and how Pilot Coach can get you there.
- Oral Portion Mastery. Be ready to discuss regulations, weather, performance, systems, and scenario-based questions. Our prep sessions simulate the DPE environment so you respond like a pro.
- Practical Flight Maneuvers. Whether it's slow flight, stalls, steep turns, or landings—our coaching ensures you can execute every maneuver within ACS standards, confidently and safely.
- Know the ACS. The checkride is based on the Airman Certification Standards (ACS). We guide you through every task area relevant to your rating—Private, Instrument, or Commercial—so nothing catches you off guard.
Our structured mock checkrides and scenario-based coaching mimic the real exam and build the confidence needed to walk in prepared—and walk out certified.
Why students trust Pilot Coach
With thousands of successful checkrides behind us, we know what examiners are really looking for—and how to turn your weaknesses into your biggest strengths. Our one-on-one guidance, structured resources, and personalized strategies are trusted by pilots nationwide.
“Pilot Coach helped me prepare far better than my CFI did. The mock oral was tough, but it made the real one feel easy. I felt confident and in control on checkride day—and I passed on the first try!”
Don’t gamble with your checkride. Let Pilot Coach help you master every question, every maneuver, and every challenge—so the only surprise on checkride day is how ready you feel.
