Archive for category: Checkride Insights

Altitude discipline is one of those fundamental expectations that quietly underpins almost every maneuver in the Airman Certification Standards (ACS). It’s not just about airspace compliance or obstacle clearance—it’s about safety, performance, and demonstrating command of the aircraft. Yet year after year, a consistent cause of disapprovals on practical tests stems from pilots flying maneuvers at altitudes outside ACS standards.