Balloon check rides must be scheduled here.

Fees:

All check ride fees must be paid at the time of the check ride.

• Airplane check rides (all except initial flight instructor):
  • Check ride: $800
  • Recheck (ground/flight): $600
  • Recheck (flight only, one or two maneuvers): $300

• Airplane check rides (initial flight instructor):
  • Check ride: $1500
  • Recheck (ground/flight): $800
  • Recheck (flight only, one or two maneuvers): $300

• If you are applying for a certificate on the basis of your foreign pilot’s license, or currently have a FAA pilot certificate issued on the basis of your foreign pilot’s certificate, there will be an additional charge of $150

Check rides are normally conducted from Albany, Oregon (identifier S12). An additional charge of $2.00/mile (each way) will be incurred for check rides conducted at other airports. Applicants are responsible for arranging a quiet and private location for check rides conducted at locations other than Albany. If conducting a check ride at HIO, please do not utilize check ride room 1 or 2. I will only conduct check rides in rooms 3 and 4.

Check rides conducted at locations other than Albany will be subject to additional travel fees if the check ride is not completed due to a discontinuance or paperwork issue that is unable to be resolved.

Please coordinate with your instructor to make sure your paperwork (logbook documenting required aeronautical experience, ground training, endorsements, aircraft paperwork, etc.) is in order. You may utilize the referenced information below to help you with this. If you are unsure about your endorsements or experience requirements, please contact me and I can review your information before your check ride.

Click here for useful check ride information, including what endorsements and paperwork you will need to complete your check ride.

Please, please, please, note the following:

I only allow scheduling through this website. I can’t provide any more information than what is here, even if you call, text, email, or send smoke signals.

New scheduling information:

Years ago, a CFI asked me if I’d ever consider only scheduling applicants that were “ready to go” – meaning they had all their training complete, required endorsements, etc. At the time, it didn’t really appeal to me. Over the past couple years I’ve seen a dramatic increase in the number of cancellations for a variety of reasons – training couldn’t be completed due to weather/maintenance, illness, vacation schedules, etc. This has resulted in approximately 50% of scheduled check rides being moved – which means I’m sitting at home when I could be conducting a check ride. I get it – flight training (especially during the winter months) has a lot of variables and trying to pin down when you’ll be ready for your check ride weeks ahead of time can be difficult. I’ve also heard from many applicants that are prepared for a check ride only have to wait weeks until they can get one scheduled.

So, I figured I’d give it a shot. I’m going to try only scheduling check rides for folks that are “ready to go” – meaning you have been completely signed off in IACRA by your instructor and 141 school, if required and have your required endorsements. Anyone who schedules a check ride without these items complete will immediately be cancelled. Furthermore, I’ll only open slots within 48 hours of the check ride, when weather forecasts have a reasonable chance of being correct. We’ll see how this goes! Hopefully it will reduce check ride wait time, increase efficiency, and result in a better experience for applicants.

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