Checkride Description and Information
FAA-authorized Commercial Pilot practical exams (checkrides) for applicants completing their Part 61 training. The checkride is administered by a certified FAA Designated Pilot Examiner (DPE) and includes both an oral exam and a flight evaluation based on the current FAA Private Pilot Airman Certification Standards (ACS).
What's Included In the CheckRide
Oral Exam
Flight Test
Post-flight debrief and paperwork submission
Aircraft Used:
Applicant is responsible for providing aircraft for practical exam
Fees:
Scheduling:
Checkrides are available 7 days a week, with 7am and noon slots available
Prior scheduling is required—expedited scheduling available at extra charge
Rescheduling due to weather or maintenance is accommodated at no extra charge.
Requirements to Schedule
Current 2nd Class Medical
FAA Knowledge Test (written) passed
Completed logbook endorsements
Aircraft maintenance records and airworthiness documents
Government-issued photo ID
The following documentation is required for your exam to proceed and should be available for review prior to the exam beginning.
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
(Please validate with your flight instructor or school that all aircraft documentation is current)
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
Eligibility Verification and Checkride Scheduling Steps
Please make sure you are prepared with ALL required documentation on the day of your practical test. Here are links to the ACS and the FARs for your reference. We suggest you review your documentation with your flight instructor before scheduling the test. If you do not arrive on the day of the test with all required documentation the test cannot proceed. Please also verify that your 8710-1 has been signed off by your instructor in IACRA.
Here is a link for you to review the FAA Commercial Pilot ACS
Checkrides are held at Destin Executive Airport (DTS) if you cannot come to Destin you MUST contact us to make arrangments prior to scheduling at dpe@anthonyaviationllc.com as we must make travel arrangements for your checkride. There will be an additional travel fee above and beyond the normal checkride fee
Click HERE to pay the eligibility verification fee and tentatively schedule your checkride
Your selected time slot is TENTATIVE until you receive an email from the DPE confirming your appointment and is contingent upon payment of the Administrative Scheduling Fee.
Please note that checkride scheduling typically requires 2–3 weeks of lead time, so paying the validation fee promptly will help ensure the earliest available date. Expedited scheduling is available based on DPE availability and is subject to a $500 fee.