Once you have received the required flight training, you are eligible for the FAA Practical Exam, also known as a checkride.
Once you have received the required flight training, you are eligible for the FAA Practical Exam, also known as a checkride. The exam must be administered by a designated FAA examiner and consists of an oral and flight exam. If you are successful with the oral exam, the examiner will administer the flight exam. Upon the successful completion of both, the examiner will help you fill out your FAA paperwork and you will receive a temporary private pilot certificate to use until you receive your official FAA certificate.