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Traffic Pattern Oct 13, 2026

The Checkride Mistake, the ACS Tolerance That Separates a Stumble From a Failure, and the Recovery That Keeps a Pink Slip Out of Your Logbook

Learn how to handle checkride mistakes using ACS tolerances, in-flight recovery techniques, and the pilot-in-command mindset that separates a stumble from a pink slip.

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ATIS Sep 13, 2026

The Eight Checkride Mistakes That Are Costing Pilots Their Certificates

Eight common checkride mistakes - from weight and balance errors to poor command authority - that have nothing to do with flying ability.

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Traffic Pattern Jun 6, 2026

The go-around on the checkride and the three seconds of hesitation that fail more applicants than any botched landing

The go-around fails more checkride applicants than any other maneuver - not because it's hard, but because pilots hesitate.

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