Private Pilot ASEL/AMEL, Commercial Pilot ASEL/AMEL,
Instrument Airplane, Flight Instructor add-on Checkrides
Checkrides conducted at KHIO or 7S3:
$1,150
Private/Commercial add-ons conducted at KHIO or 7S3:
$1,000
Checkrides conducted within the Portland-Metro area:
$1,200
Checkrides conducted in Oregon/Washington:
$1,350 + travel expenses*
Checkrides conducted outside of Oregon/Washington:
$1,700 + travel expenses*
Re-Test Rates (OR/WA)
Ground & Flight: $950
Flight only: $750
Re-Test Rates (outside OR/WA)
Ground & Flight: $1,200
Flight only: $950
Initial Flight Instructor & ATP Checkrides
Checkrides conducted at KHIO or 7S3:
$1,400
Checkrides conducted within the Portland-Metro area
(KPDX, KTTD, KSPB, KVUO, KUAO, KMMV, W27, 4S4, 17S, 26S):
$1,450
Checkrides conducted in Oregon/Washington:
$1,650 + travel expenses*
Checkrides conducted outside of Oregon/Washington:
$2,250 + travel expenses*
Initial Flight Instructor & ATP Re-Test Rates (OR/WA)
Ground & Flight: $1,200
Flight only: $900
Initial Flight Instructor & ATP Re-Test Rates (outside OR/WA)
Ground & Flight: $1,800
Flight only: $1,300
Please contact me directly for any rates/activities
not listed above, or with any questions.
Current rates effective 4/3/2026
Paper applications
Please use IACRA for your checkride application.
There is a $25 fee for each checkride application processed using a paper 8710-1 form.
Cancellation Policy
Some factors are beyond our control, so there is no charge for a weather cancellation / postponement as long as you are in communication with me. If we discontinue a checkride due to weather or mechanical problems, I do not issue partial refunds on the checkride. But, I will work with you to reschedule the completion of the checkride at no additional charge.
In the event that an applicant must discontinue the checkride due to illness or any reason other than weather or mechanical, I do reserve the right to charge a Re-Test fee (as described above) for the completion of that checkride.
There is a 2-business day cancellation policy for all non-weather-related cancellations.
For checkrides within the Portland-Metro area, cancellations within 2-business days of the scheduled start-time may be charged a cancellation fee of 50% of the Checkride Rate.
For checkrides involving travel outside of the Portland-Metro area, cancellations within 2-business days of the start of that trip may be charged a cancellation fee equal to the full travel expenses plus 50% of the Checkride Rate.
If we are forced to cancel your checkride due to paperwork issues, missing endorsements, or missing qualifications, the cancellation fee described above may be assessed.
Payment Policy
Full payment must be made at the start of each checkride. I do not issue refunds or reimbursements.
Acceptable forms of payment are: Cash, Cashier's Check (issued by your U.S.-based bank), or Company Check issued by your Flight School payable to Bartel Aviation, Inc. Unfortunately, I do not accept personal checks, credit cards, or debit cards at this time.
(While not preferred, if you are unable to use one of the payment methods described above, I will accept Venmo but I assess a $25 surcharge for Venmo transactions)
*Travel Expenses
For checkrides conducted outside of the Portland-Metro area, the applicant (or their flight school) is responsible for paying travel expenses. Travel arrangements can vary depending on location and duration of the trip, but normally include: airfare or mileage (at the current IRS rate of $0.725/mile), rental car and/or hotel costs.
If your checkride had a travel fee associated with it (checkrides outside of the Portland-Metro area) the travel fees still apply if we cancel for any reason within 2 business days of the start of the trip.