Final Progress Check Documents
Before an ECAC student pilot is able to proceed to their private pilot practical test, it is a mandatory requirement to complete a final progress check with a flight instructor other than their own, to ensure their readiness and safety.
The final progress check primer document provides information that you will need to know for the oral portion of the stage check. This information is critical for you to know not only for the stage check but also to ensure you are prepared for the private pilot practical test.
The final progress check must be scheduled on the ECAC Aero Calendar ahead of time, with the assigned CFI who will conduct the progress check.
The assigned CFI will use conduct the stage check using the currently published Student Pilot Pre-Solo Stage Check Form.
The final progress check consists of a:
- Ground portion (2 hours booking with CFI)
- Flight portion (3 hours booking with CFI and suitable aircraft)
The Student Pilot Pre-Final Stage Check Form covers the required knowledge, areas of operations and flight proficiency required during the final progress check.
Work through the document in order and check off the items listed as they are satisfactorily completed and make any notes of areas that you identify where additional training is recommended.
The progress check will proceed in the following order:
Documentation
The student pilot’s documentation will be checked and must be in possession of:
- Logbook (with any required endorsements)
- Valid student pilot certificate.
- Valid government issued picture ID
- Valid / current medical certificate
- Pilot’s Operating Handbook for aircraft being flown
- FAA publications as required
- Flight Planning documents (as specified by the CFI conducting the final progress check)
Student completes the Emergency Quiz
The student is allowed 15 minutes to complete The Emergency Quiz will be reviewed and corrected before continuing with the stage check.
Ground Portion
Student and Instructor will complete the ground portion of the progress check. The progress check will follow the Student Pilot Pre-Solo Stage Check Form
Aircraft Inspection:
The student pilot will conduct a thorough pre-flight inspection of the aircraft, following the approved checklist or the aircraft’s POH (Pilot’s Operating Handbook)
Flight Portion
The student pilot and Flight Instructor will complete the flight portion of the stage check using the Student Pilot Pre-Solo Stage Check Form
- Aircraft Startup Procedures
- Taxi
- Aircraft Run-up
- Takeoff and Depart to designated training area
- Complete list of required maneuvers and emergency procedures.
- Re-enter Class D airspace.
- Traffic Pattern work
- Landings / Go Around
- Taxi to Parking
- Complete aircraft shutdown and securing procedures
Post Flight Portion
Post flight debrief and discussion.
Written Report to Director of Flight Standards and student’s CFI