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Retesting after failure – 3 hours of checkride prep?

Asked by: 5145 views Commercial Pilot, FAA Regulations, Flight Instructor, Instrument Rating, Private Pilot

From what I understand after failing an initial checkride (and beyond the 60 days) you will need ground and/or flight training and an endorsement from your CFI stating he finds you ready to retest and will have to do the entire checkride over again. Does 61.39(a)(6) still apply for a retest? Thanks!

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  1. Kris Kortokrax on Jun 13, 2015

    The language in 61.39(a) does not mention the first test or any retest. It simply states that to be eligible to take a practical test, the requirements must be met.

    In your question, you stated that it had been more than 60 days since the first test. The current time frame for having received the required instruction is 2 calendar months. If it has been more than 2 calendar months since the test, then you would need the required training.

    In any case, you would need to meet the requirements of 61.49.

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