Collect the following documentation for upload (jpg, png or pdf formats acceptable)

Eligibility and Documentation

• Government-issued photo ID (driver’s license, passport)

• Student pilot certificate or Pilot Certificate (Private or Commercial)

• FAA medical certificate (Current and Appropriate Class)

• Logbook with required endorsements

• Knowledge test (written) results

• Completed and signed FAA Form 8710-1 (Airman Certificate and/or Rating Application)

• TSA Non Citizen Approval (if applicable)

  
  

Aircraft Documentation

• Airworthiness Certificate

• Registration Certificate

• Operating Limitations/POH (Pilot Operating Handbook)

• Weight and Balance data

• Maintenance logs (showing current annual and 100-hour inspections, AD Compliance

• Radio license if international

• Current VOR and Altimiter/static system checks

  
  

Endorsements and Logbook Review

• Solo flight endorsements

• Cross-country flight endorsements

• Night flight endorsements

• Practical test endorsement from your instructor

After gathering the documents

1. Download the Private Pilot Template Zip file to your computer

2. Expand the Zip file

3. Rename the Private Pilot Template directory to "your name"

4. Move your documents to the appropriate sub-directories

5. Create a new Zip File of the "your name" directory

6. Please upload your Zip File BEFORE tentatively scheduling your Practical Exam

7. Click HERE to upload your Zip File for verification

8. Click Here to apply for Eligibility Check and tentatively schedule your Practical Exam

9. You will receive an email with final approval of your scheduled date after the Eligibility Check is completed

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Please note that checkride scheduling typically requires 2–3 weeks of lead time, so submitting your documents and paying the fee promptly will help ensure the earliest available date. Documents will NOT be reviewed until the fee is paid.