Exam Locations, Travel, and Policies
Below you'll find information regarding where I primarily serve for practical tests, additional fees, and appointment policies. If you have any questions, please reach out at any time.
Locations Served & Travel
Being located in Columbus, Ohio and serving the Columbus FSDO, my primary airports served are in the central Ohio area.
Mondays: Open to all locations listed below.
Tuesday - Thursday: Reserved for reschedules/retests
Fridays: Only OSU. Feel free to fly in!
Practical Tests conducted at the following airports will not incur any travel fee:
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OSU, CMH, TZR, LCK, DLZ, MRT, UYF, VTA, LHQ, 5OI8
Practical Tests conducted at the following airports will incur a travel fee, respectively:
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MGY - $165
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I19 - $150
Airports not listed above will be considered on a case by case basis. You are more than welcome to meet me at any of these airports. If you would like me to travel to your home airport not on this list, please inquire in advance. Travel fee is $0.55/mi + $25/hr roundtrip from OSU Airport to your location. Please contact me for information.
Due to local demand, I only schedule practical tests in the state of Ohio.
Fee Policies
Accepted Forms of Payment: Cash, Venmo, Zelle, or Cashiers Check (payable to 2G Aviation LLC)
Unaccepted Forms of Payment: Credit Cards/Debit Cards, PayPal
Retest - Disapproval: $75/Hour Additional
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This scenario would be if any portion of the initial practical test was unsatisfactory and a retest appointment was made.
Retest - Discontinuance (WX, MX, Safety of Flight Issue): No Additional Charge
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This scenario would be if the test was discontinued due to weather, aircraft maintenance, or any safety of flight issue.
Unqualified Applicant/Aircraft: $100 (Test Fee not charged)
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This scenario would be if the applicant or aircraft is found to be unqualified for the practical exam during the prelimiany functions. Discretion will be provided if this can be remedied within a reasonable time.
Scheduling Policies
Things happen! Being in aviation, I understand our day can switch pace in an instant. Here are a few policies I have to ensure we are being fair with each other's time.
Scheduling
Practical Tests can not be scheduled less than 48 hours in advance. This is to allow me adequate time to prepare a fair, thorough, and appropriate plan of action for your practical test.
Practical Tests can not be scheduled more than 14 days in advance. This is to ensure a backlog does not happen and you are waiting excessively long for a checkride. Checkride slots open up 14 days prior to the minute, 0800 Eastern Time. If you are unable to secure a slot, join the waitlist and keep trying!
Cancellation
Cancellation by You
Practical Tests must be canceled no later than 24 hours prior to the test start time. I know, its Ohio. Cancellations inside of 24 hours, other than weather, maintenance, illness, or emergency will incur a $100 cancelation fee.
Cancellation by Me
As a full-time corporate pilot, I generally know my schedule 2-3 weeks in advance. However, due to the nature of business aviation, occasionally shorter notice trips do arise. Although I make every effort to avoid this, cancellations/rescheduling may occur. In this event, I will make every effort to get you a quick reschedule date or attempt to set you up with another DPE. I appreciate your patience with these challenges as it is the very dynamic nature of the aviation industry!