No matter what kind of test you're taking, we all feel the pressure to perform. Whether if it's for your driver's license, or mid-terms, or your final exam. Each test is a final measure of your knowledge and ability, one you prepared hard for, and one you've invested a great deal to achieve. A checkride for a pilot's license is no different.

I'm Matt Meyer, the FAA designated pilot examiner (DPE) based at Sporty's Academy. What that means is I'm designated by the FAA to examine pilots, and hopefully issue their pilot's license. I'd like to get you familiar with what my role is and what you can expect during your checkride with me. Hopefully after reading this, you'll feel less anxious about taking your checkride. I'm not the FAA, so don't let that cause you any anxiety.

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Say those two words together and you might picture an airplane flown by computers instead of a human pilot. While the unmanned airplane concept works well for some military applications, there is going to be a need for pilots in the front of most airplanes for many years to come...

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I spend a great deal of time talking with prospective students each day who are searching the area for a flight school.  Although each student is unique, those who have done their homework and know what they are looking for generally ask the same types of questions.  Those who have done little to prepare for their search rarely ask key things that a prospective customer should know.  These customers are either assuming certain things based on our reputation, or are not aware of the implications of the differences between flight schools.  Here are some of the things that any prospective customer should consider...

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January 25, 1975. In response to an ad in the Kentucky Kernel, the student newspaper at the University of Kentucky, I drove out to Bluegrass Field KLEX. For $10 and the coupon in that ad, I was going to take an introductory flight.

Let's wind back about 15 years.  I remember watching...

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I'm often asked how and why we utilize the Recreational pilot training here at Sporty's Academy and I have a quick answer - it keeps more pilots coming to the airport and it's what a lot of pilots want, even though they might not know it.

Think about it...

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