Airplane check rides must be scheduled here.

Check rides are normally conducted from Albany, Oregon. An additional charge will be incurred for check rides conducted at other locations. Applicants are responsible for arranging a quiet and private location for check rides conducted at locations other than Albany.

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.

Fees:

• All check ride fees must be paid by cash at the time of the check ride

• Private balloon check rides:
  • Check ride: $400
  • Recheck: $200

• Commercial balloon check rides:
  • Check ride: $800
  • Recheck: $600

Please coordinate with your instructor to make sure your paperwork (logbook documenting required aeronautical experience, endorsements, aircraft paperwork, etc.) is in order. You may utilize the referenced information below to help you with this.

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

Cash payment due at time of the check ride.

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