Administrative Data
Applicant name, certificate number (if any), date of birth, contact, and government-issued ID reference to verify identity.
A correct checkride record protects certification rights, documents proficiency, and supports FAA processing or appeals. It satisfies legal recordkeeping expectations under federal aviation procedures and preserves the candidate's evidence of training and endorsements for future validation.
The Flight Checkride Document is completed by the designated pilot examiner (DPE) or authorized FAA representative before being shared with the applicant and retained per regulatory guidance.
Copies are retained by the examiner, provided to the applicant, and become part of the airman certification record where required.
Applicant name, certificate number (if any), date of birth, contact, and government-issued ID reference to verify identity.
Type of practical test (e.g., private, instrument), aircraft make/model, and test location including airport identifier.
List of maneuvers and knowledge areas evaluated mapped to the applicable ACS/PTS tasks and standards.
Examiner observations for each task, including deficiencies, tolerances, and any remedial guidance provided.
Pass/fail result, any limitations or conditions, and the examiner's endorsement language if applicant passes.
Examiner signature, date/time, ID or certificate number, and an audit trail for any electronic submission.
| Field | Configuration |
|---|---|
| Applicant ID Field | Required; require upload of government ID image |
| Task Checklist | Grouped checkboxes mapped to ACS/PTS rows |
| Examiner Signature | Mandatory with signer authentication |
| Audit Log | Automatic IP, timestamp, and change history |
When moving a checkride document online, choose a platform that supports secure signatures, audit trails, and required integrations.
Ensure the chosen system preserves an unalterable audit log and can produce a tamper-evident PDF for long-term retention and FAA review.
Complete and sign on test date
Provide copy at conclusion of checkride
Timing varies; confirm with FAA regional office
Request promptly if errors are found
Retention begins on document creation date
| signNow | DocuSign | Adobe Sign | PandaDoc | HelloSign | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Starting Price | $8/user/mo | $15/user/mo | $14/user/mo | $19/user/mo | $15/user/mo |
| Free Trial | 7-day free trial (no card) | Varies by vendor | Varies by vendor | Varies by vendor | Varies by vendor |
| Bulk Send | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | No |
| Audit Trail | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| HIPAA Compliant | Yes | Yes | Yes | No | No |