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chrisdahut1 · October 14th, 2006, 00:07

The applicant is the PIC on any checkride, unless otherwise arranged with the examiner (good luck with that one).

61.47:
"(b) The examiner is not the pilot in command of the aircraft during the practical test...."

The applicant indeed is not properly qualified on the aircraft or rating being examined (otherwise why take a checkride other then re-current?). However, the regs specifically address the issue and exempt the applicant from having to be qualified.

As for filing a flight plan...it is not specifically required by the PTS, it's purely at the examiners discretion. Some may want you to file, others may not. If in doubt, call up and ask.

Disclaimer: This is my take on the regs. I've been out of the flight instructing scene for a little while now, and could be a little out of touch. I welcome any corrections.

October 14th, 2006, 00:07	#17
chrisdahut1 Junior Member Join Date: May 2002 Location: Louisville, KY & Florida Posts: 270	Re: IFR Flight Plan for Check-ride? The applicant is the PIC on any checkride, unless otherwise arranged with the examiner (good luck with that one). 61.47: "(b) The examiner is not the pilot in command of the aircraft during the practical test...." The applicant indeed is not properly qualified on the aircraft or rating being examined (otherwise why take a checkride other then re-current?). However, the regs specifically address the issue and exempt the applicant from having to be qualified. As for filing a flight plan...it is not specifically required by the PTS, it's purely at the examiners discretion. Some may want you to file, others may not. If in doubt, call up and ask. Disclaimer: This is my take on the regs. I've been out of the flight instructing scene for a little while now, and could be a little out of touch. I welcome any corrections.