Important things to keep in mind for your checkride...
You want to pass this checkride.
Your CFI wants you to pass this checkride.
I want you to pass this checkride.
We are all on the same team working toward this same goal!
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The FAA provides a useful guide for each checkride:
the Airman Certification Standards (ACS) and Practical Test Standards (PTS).
The ACS/PTS tell me as the evaluator exactly what content and what standards I have to evaluate during the checkride. More importantly the ACS/PTS will tell you as the applicant exactly what you need to do to pass your checkride. You should always make sure you are familiar with the ACS/PTS before coming to your checkride, and you should hold your CFI accountable to incorporate these documents into your training.
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Remember, EVERYONE gets nervous for checkrides…it’s not just you!
Make sure to get some sleep the night before the checkride—don’t stay up all night studying!
Don't forget to bring...
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Your Photo ID, Pilot Certificate, and Medical Certificate
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Your original knowledge test report
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Your IACRA FTN# and make sure you know your IACRA log-in username/password
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Checkride payment - (see acceptable forms of payment on Rates page)
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Make sure your instructor (and your school if you're Part 141) have signed your application
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Your pilot logbook -- please make sure it is legible and pages are totaled! I am going to compare your application times against your logbook, so be ready to show me where you calculated each of the flight hours on your application
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Feel free to bring your reference books and resources. The ACS lists a number of publications which are acceptable to use during your checkride.
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Aircraft MTX Records / Logbooks so that you can demonstrate that your aircraft is airworthy and current for our flight