Helicopter Online Ground School Podcast

Check-Ride Essentials: Don’t Walk In Without TheseWhen it comes to check-rides, even the strongest applicants can stumble if they’re missing the required items. No matter how sharp your flying skills or how deep your knowledge, the check-ride won’t start without the proper documents.In today’s episode of 30 Check-Rides, 30 Lessons: Final Approach Course Real-World Wins & Fails, we share Robert Gardner’s story — and how one missing item nearly derailed his CFI check-ride before it even began.Robert’s StoryRobert came to H.O.G.S. from New Mexico for his initial CFI check-ride. From the start, it was clear he had prepared thoroughly. He had done the studying, mastered the material, and flew the helicopter well.When our schedule opened, I told him, “Get in your car and start driving.” He did just that — packed his car, drove to Indiana, and trained with us until he was ready.But on check-ride day, something happened that could have stopped everything.The Logbook ScareWe flew the helicopter to the examiner’s o