Passed My PPL SkillsTest // Now A Qualified Private Pilot // Learning To Fly // General Aviation

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The day finally arrived and I passed my PPL Skills Test, now making me a qualified pilot. In this video I will share how I prepared for the skills test, and the structure of the test to help you be ready for yours.

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Timecodes
0:00 - Intro
0:49 - What we will cover in this video
1:17 - Future video on cost to get my licence
2:00 - Recommend a mock skills test
2:48 - How many hours flying before skills test
3:33 - What to expect in the skills test
5:36 - How my skills test went
5:53 - Get to the airfield early
6:45 - Skills test route
7:02 - Planning your Nav route
7:09 - Check the weather for the route
7:55 - Plan your PLOG
8:15 - Tip for diversion wind (Wind Star)
9:10 - Consider a RNP-1 for diversions
9:37 - Weights and balance
10:31 - Remember NOTAMS
10:55 - Accurate plane weights
11:40 - How long is the skills test
11:55 - Pilot Owners Handbook and Tech Log
12:30 - Plane Walk around Inspection
13:08 - Explain planned route and communications
13:54 - Safety Briefing
14:44 - Additional recommend reading
16:42 - Examiner explanation of the test
17:25 - Clear constant communication
17:50 - My personal skills test experience
31:22 - Hope this video helped
32:18 - Thanks for watching



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