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Looking For an Examiner?

Looking For an Examiner?Looking For an Examiner?Looking For an Examiner?
  • Home
  • Certification Requirement
    • Private Pilot Glider
    • Private Glider(Add-On)
    • Commercial Pilot Glider
    • Commercial Glider(Add-On)
    • Instructor-Glider
  • What To Do/Expect
    • Schedule Appointment
    • Pre-Appointment Check-in
    • Pretest Brief & Admin
    • Applicant Eligibility
    • Qualify the Aircraft
    • General
    • Start
    • Oral Portion
    • Pre-Flight Briefing
    • Post-Flight Briefing
  • Resources
    • Private Glider PTS
    • Commercial Glider PTS
    • Instructor Glider PTS
    • Glider Flying Handbook
    • Designee Handbook
    • Jacksonville
    • Miami
    • New York Sectional
    • Montreal Sectional
    • Detroit Sectional
    • Washington Sectional
  • Examiner Fees
    • Non-ADK Members
    • ADK Soaring Members
  • Contact/Directions
  • Soaring Merchandise
  • Home Rental
  • Wedding Officiation
  • IACRA
  • DMS
  • Travel Expenses
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Glider Pilot Exam Fees & Details

Initial Glider Pilot Exam

Initial Pilot Exam

$600 + Travel

Applicant must have received 90% or better on written knowledge test, 3-4 hour duration (possibly more)

Re-Exam Glider Pilot

$700+ Travel

Applicant received less than 90%  on written knowledge test, 3-4 hour duration (possibly more)

*Price difference reflects additional examiner prep required.


Add-On Glider Pilot

Add-On Pilot

$600 + Travel Expenses

3-4 hour duration (possibly more)

Glider Retest

TBD + Travel Expenses

 

Retest fee is dependent upon completed portions of exam

FAA Observation Note

At anytime a representative from the FAA may elect to observe an exam. 


Travel Expenses


Sterling, Mass       $100

Post Mills, VT        $100

Wurtsboro, NY      $100

Freehold, NY         $75

Hamilton, NY         $75

Springfield, VT       $75

N. Adams, Mass     $50

Elmira, NY              $100

Dansville, NY          $150

Middle Town,  NY   $100


Group Rates Available (2 per day max.)

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