What is the most commonly failed checkride?

Here are the most common checkride errors and mistakes that students make:
  1. Missing Paperwork. ...
  2. Navigation Errors. ...
  3. Incorrect Stall Recovery. ...
  4. Landing Issues. ...
  5. Inadequate or Unsafe Emergency Landing. ...
  6. Airspace Infringement. ...
  7. Inability to Read Weather Reports. ...
  8. Not Using Checklists.




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