Frequently Asked Questions
Straight answers about our checkride study guides. No fluff.
Is this for the Commercial written exam or the oral checkride?
This guide focuses on the oral portion of your Commercial Pilot checkride, rather than multiple-choice written-test preparation. Use it to practice explaining what you know and working through questions as you would with an examiner. It complements your ground school and flight training, it does not replace them.
Does this follow the Commercial ACS, and will I receive updates?
Yes! The guide is organized around the Commercial Pilot Airman Certification Standards (ACS), with topic codes for easy reference. Updates are included, and revised versions are emailed to you when changes are released. Save the newest version when an update arrives.
What’s included, and how do I receive it?
You’ll receive two PDFs, a questions-only version and a separate answer key, plus a 3-week guided study plan. The material includes scenario practice, common checkride weak spots, and mistakes to watch for.
This is a digital download, not a physical book. Your files are delivered electronically after successful payment. Save them so you can study using a compatible PDF reader on your computer, tablet, or phone.
Who created this study guide?
Ava (@pilot.avabelle), a current airline pilot and E175 simulator instructor, created this guide. Previously, she served as a lead flight instructor and check airman at the University of North Dakota, where she administered 100+ certificate-granting checkrides and personally trained 40+ students with a 100% oral checkride pass rate. Her experience teaching, evaluating, and flying professionally shapes the guide’s practical approach to checkride preparation.
Are the lesson plans ACS-aligned, and will I receive updates?
The plans are designed around applicable ACS/PTS topics, and updates are included. When revisions are released, updated versions are emailed to customers.
Does this purchase include the Multi-Engine Checkride Study Guide?
No. This purchase is for the Commercial Checkride Study Guide; the separate Multi-Engine Checkride Study Guide is not included. For preparation covering both Commercial and Multi-Engine material, our Commercial-Multi Checkride Study Guide package includes both guides.
Does it help with commercial privileges, limitations, and “Can I legally accept this flight?” scenarios?
Yes! The guide includes commercial privileges and limitations scenarios, such as advertising paid passenger flights, accepting an offer to fly someone, and conducting aerial-photography work. Use these questions to practice explaining your reasoning, not just giving a yes-or-no answer.
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