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Explore FAA resources, checkride standards, regulation references, and practical links for student pilots and licensed pilots at Glendale Airport.
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Checkride references
Review Airman Certification Standards for Private Pilot, Instrument Rating, Commercial Pilot, and Flight Instructor preparation.
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Find common Part 61 references for student pilots, flight reviews, recent experience, and pilot logbooks.
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Quick links for student pilots and licensed pilots
Integrated Airman Certification and Rating Application (IACRA)
Apply for student pilot certificates, ratings, and other FAA airman certification actions.
Open IACRAAirmen Certification
Check FAA airman certificate processing information and permanent certificate status guidance.
Check certification statusFAA MedXPress
Complete the FAA medical application before visiting an Aviation Medical Examiner.
Open MedXPressPSI FAA Exams
Schedule FAA airman knowledge tests through the FAA testing vendor portal.
Schedule an FAA testFAA WINGS Program
Explore proficiency training, safety courses, seminars, and recurrent training credit.
Explore WINGSFAASafety.gov
Access FAA safety courses, notices, seminars, and pilot education resources.
Visit FAASafety.govCheckride standards
Airman Certification Standards for training and checkride prep
Regulation references
Common FAA rules students and licensed pilots may want to review
14 CFR Part 61 Subpart A — General
14 CFR Part 61 Subpart C — Student Pilots
14 CFR Part 61 Subpart E — Private Pilots
14 CFR Part 61 Subpart F — Commercial Pilots
14 CFR Part 61 Subpart H — Flight Instructors
14 CFR § 61.56 — Flight Review
14 CFR § 61.57 — Recent Flight Experience
14 CFR § 61.51 — Pilot Logbooks
Common questions
Student pilot and licensed pilot resource questions
Where do I apply for a student pilot certificate?
Student pilots commonly use IACRA to start the FAA application process. Your instructor can help you understand when this step fits into your training timeline.
Where do I complete my FAA medical application?
Pilots use FAA MedXPress to complete the FAA medical application before visiting an Aviation Medical Examiner.
Where do I schedule an FAA knowledge test?
FAA knowledge tests are scheduled through PSI. Your instructor can help confirm which test applies to your training stage.
Where can I check FAA certificate processing times?
The FAA Airmen Certification site provides current processing information for permanent airman certificates.
What are Airman Certification Standards?
Airman Certification Standards describe the knowledge, risk management, and skill areas evaluated during FAA practical tests.
Can licensed pilots use these resources too?
Yes. Licensed pilots may use these links for WINGS, Flight Reviews, IPC planning, recent experience, logbook rules, and rental-related reference needs.
External resources
External link notice
External links are provided for convenience and may direct you to FAA, eCFR, FAASafety.gov, PSI, or other third-party resources. These sites are maintained by their respective organizations. Always verify current requirements, forms, processing times, and program details directly with the official source.
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