Check Ride Pricing and Policies

Check Ride Fees for Private ASEL and AMEL, Instrument Airplane, Commercial ASEL and AMEL and CFI add-ons at KBDN, KRDM, S39, S21 and 6K5:

Initial check ride – $750*

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Re-test Fees at KBDN, KRDM, S39, S21 and 6K5:

Ground and/or flight – $450*

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Check Ride Fees for Private ASEL and AMEL, Instrument Airplane, Commercial ASEL and AMEL and CFI add-ons at airports other than KBDN, KRDM, S39, S21 and 6K5:

Initial check ride - $1000*

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Re-test Fees at airports other than KBDN, KRDM, S39, S21 and 6K5:

Ground and/or flight – $650*

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IACRA/Paper 8710

IACRA is the preferred method for submitting the 8710. If IACRA is not used and a paper 8710 is used there will be a $200 processing fee.

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Discontinuance

In the event of a discontinuance due to weather, aircraft mechanical issue or illness there will be no additional charge to continue the check ride at a later date. Refunds or partial refunds will not be issued for a discontinuance.

Cancellation Policy

All cancellations must be made no later than 48 hours prior to the scheduled check ride start time. If a cancellation occurs less than 48 hours prior to the scheduled check ride start time a $300 cancellation fee may apply.

There may be circumstances beyond our control such as weather that would preclude the check ride from happening. Under these circumstances and provided the applicant or the applicants CFI is in communication with me regarding the cancellation there will not be a cancellation fee if less than 48 hours prior to the scheduled check ride start time.

If the check ride cannot begin due to paperwork issues such as but not limited to missing endorsements, not having required documents or not meeting the minimum qualifications for the certificate or rating sought a $300 cancellation fee may apply.

Acceptable Forms of Payment

Cash, cashier’s check or company check issued by your flight school. Checks should be made payable to NW Aviation Services, LLC. Personal check and credit or debit cards are not accepted. Full payment must be made at the start of the check ride.

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*Rates subject to change at anytime