Skyfarer Academy

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Private Pilot Checkride Prep & Cross Country Flight Planning

Preparing for your Private Pilot Checkride? I’ll guide you through the most commonly asked “stumper” questions from DPEs, and help you navigate the "private pilot checkride questions" that often come up. Whether you've been researching tips on "how to prepare for a private pilot checkride" on forums like Reddit or are looking for a structured, expert approach, I've got you covered to ensure you're well-prepared to excel in your first oral exam. Do you need some extra eyes on your cross country flight plan? Or a refresher on using navaids like VOR or GPS? We’ll cover everything you need to plan and execute a successful cross country flight planning, so you’re fully prepared to impress your DPE when checkride time comes. With over two years of experience as a flight instructor and over a thousand hours of dual instruction given, I bring a strong foundation in training and mentorship. Currently, I’m a first officer at a regional carrier, adding practical, real-world insight to our sessions. Let’s work together to make your checkride a success! - **Note from Skyfarer Academy** We recommend giving our instructors at least 24 hours to prepare for your session. If you need immediate assistance or would like to schedule a session within the next 24 hours, please use the "Contact" button in the "About the Listing Author" section at the bottom of this page. Additionally, this instructor offers a free consultation. You can scroll down, click the "Contact" button, and mention that you'd like to arrange a time for the free consult. There’s no need to request a booking or proceed with payment at this point—just reach out to discuss your needs and arrange a time.

Time Zone

Pacific Time (Rohnert Park, California)

Free Consult

  • 15 mins

Rates

Single session: $30​/​session 3-session pack: $27​/​session 5-session pack: $25​/​session

Held Licenses and Instructor Certifications

  • Private Pilot License (PPL)
  • Commercial Pilot License (CPL)
  • Airline Transport Pilot (ATP)
  • Instrument Rating (IR)
  • Multi-Engine Rating
  • High-Performance Endorsement
  • Complex Endorsement
  • CFI (Certificated Flight Instructor)
  • AGI (Advanced Ground Instructor)
  • Commercial ASEL (Airplane Single Engine Land)
  • Commercial AMEL (Airplane Multi Engine Land)

Training Categories

  • Online Ground School Consultations & Instruction
  • Flight Planning and Weather
  • Checkride Prep
  • Written Exam Prep
  • Advanced Flight Techniques and Tools
  • Special Flight Operations

Training Stages (Can offer)

  • Private Pilot License (PPL)
  • Commercial Pilot License (CPL)
  • Multi-Engine Rating
  • Certified Flight Instructor (CFI)

Type Ratings Held

ERJ 170​/​190

Real-World Aircraft (Instructed in)

C150, C152, C172, C182

Real-World Aircraft (Piloted)

C150, C152, C172, C182, PA-28, PA-44, P2006T, BE-F33A, J3, Embraer 170​/​175

Flight Sim Experience

  • Microsoft Flight Simulator 2020 (MSFS)
  • X-Plane
  • Aerofly

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