April 2026 Checkride Passes at ActivePILOT
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April brought another strong group of checkride passes at ActivePILOT.
Congratulations to each student for the achievement, and to the CFIs and MEIs who supported the training, preparation, and final push to checkride day. These milestones matter because each one moves a pilot into the next stage of skill, confidence, and responsibility.
Private Pilot Pass
Congratulations to Caleb Walden on earning his Private Pilot milestone with CFI Tash Chowdhury.
The Private Pilot program is the foundation for most pilots. It is where students build the habits that carry into every rating after it: checklist discipline, aircraft control, communication, planning, and decision-making.
Instrument Rating Passes
Congratulations to Sam Kim, Josh Schmitz, and Lee Cooke on earning their Instrument Rating milestones.
- Sam Kim - CFI Carter Randolph
- Josh Schmitz - CFI Caelia Moore
- Lee Cooke - CFI Carter Randolph
The Instrument Rating is a major step for pilots who want more precision, better weather decision-making, and stronger cockpit discipline. It changes how a pilot thinks, plans, scans, and manages workload.
Commercial Multi-Engine Add-On Pass
Congratulations to Ryan Rappatoni on passing the Commercial Multi-Engine Add-On with MEI Ryan Sharp.
The Multi-Engine program introduces a different level of aircraft management. Pilots learn to handle multiengine procedures, performance planning, and engine-out decision-making with a higher workload than single-engine flying.
Multi-Engine Instructor Passes
Congratulations to Carter Randolph and Caelia Moore on their Multi-Engine Instructor passes.
- Carter Randolph - MEIs Mitch Rittenhouse and Ryan Sharp
- Caelia Moore - MEIs Mitch Rittenhouse and Ryan Sharp
The MEI milestone is a serious instructor step. It means the instructor is moving into the multiengine teaching environment, where clarity, precision, and calm cockpit management matter even more.
April Pass List
| Milestone | Pilot | Instructor support |
|---|---|---|
| Private Pilot | Caleb Walden | CFI Tash Chowdhury |
| Instrument Rating | Sam Kim | CFI Carter Randolph |
| Instrument Rating | Josh Schmitz | CFI Caelia Moore |
| Instrument Rating | Lee Cooke | CFI Carter Randolph |
| Commercial Multi-Engine Add-On | Ryan Rappatoni | MEI Ryan Sharp |
| Multi-Engine Instructor | Carter Randolph | MEIs Mitch Rittenhouse and Ryan Sharp |
| Multi-Engine Instructor | Caelia Moore | MEIs Mitch Rittenhouse and Ryan Sharp |
FAQ: April Checkride Milestones
What does a Private Pilot certificate allow a pilot to do?
A Private Pilot certificate is the foundation for noncommercial flying. It allows a qualified pilot to act as pilot in command under the certificate’s privileges, ratings, limitations, and FAA rules.
What does the Instrument Rating add?
The Instrument Rating trains a pilot to fly by reference to instruments and operate under instrument flight rules when properly qualified, current, and flying an equipped aircraft.
What is a Commercial Multi-Engine Add-On?
A Commercial Multi-Engine Add-On adds multiengine airplane privileges at the commercial level when the pilot meets the training and practical test requirements.
What is an MEI?
MEI usually means a flight instructor with multiengine instructor privileges. It allows the instructor to teach in multiengine aircraft within the limits of their certificate and ratings.
Where should a new student start?
Start with a Discovery Flight if you are new to aviation. If you already know your goal, use the contact page to ask which training path fits your next certificate or rating.
Start Your Own Next Milestone
Every checkride pass starts with one clear next step. For brand-new students, that can be a Discovery Flight. For pilots already training or adding a rating, request information and tell ActivePILOT what milestone you want to reach next.
