FAA Check Ride
05-12-2007 | 09:39 PM
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FAA Check Ride
I called 3 different FSDOs in Sourthern California (San Diego, Riverside, & Long Beach). All of them said they don't have any FAA examiners which will examine my private pilot checkride for free. Whats the deal? I dont want to pay $350 for the checkride. LOL. What have you guys paid for your checkrides?
05-13-2007 | 10:34 AM
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Why would you want to take your check ride with the FAA other than it being free? It is something that I try to avoid as much as possible. Go here [ http://av-info.faa.gov/DesigneeSearch.asp ] and search for examiner's nearby you and find which one will do it the cheapest. I paid $250 for mine from an ex WW2 fighter pilot.
05-13-2007 | 07:15 PM
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I have found that $250-$300 is the going rate around me. Some examiners also offer a retest for half price, and some for free, and some for full price. Also some want cash, and some prefer cash and will accept checks.
05-15-2007 | 07:55 AM
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the horror...
My CFI told me that she showed up to her PPL Check Ride with an expired sectional, was failed on the spot (before a single question was asked for the oral) and the examiner promptly exited the building $250 wealthier.
Talk about an expensive sectional!
Talk about an expensive sectional!
05-15-2007 | 08:15 AM
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