Checkride Matrix

Use this matrix to understand what aircraft would be covered by your six-month checkrides.

For purposes of recurrent checkrides and currency, qualifications in some aircraft types are extended to other types, as indicated in the matrix below. For each column, recurrent checkrides and currency for the aircraft type in the top row satisfies the requirements for the aircraft types below it. However, for aircraft types marked by an asterisk in the matrix, any such extension is limited to 12 months since the pilot was otherwise qualified for that aircraft type.

For example, consider a pilot who has completed initial checkrides in the C150, RV12, and C172. If they are current in and have completed a checkride in a C172 within the previous 6 months, then they are also qualified to fly a C150. They are also qualified to fly an RV12, provided they have completed an RV12 checkride within the previous 12 months.

RV12	C150	C172	C182	PA18	BL8	Cirrus	Float	R182	T210
	RV12*	RV12*	RV12*	RV12*	RV12*	RV12*	RV12*	RV12*	RV12*
C150*		C150	C150	C150	C150	C150	C150*	C150	C150
C172*			C172	C172	C172	C172	C172*	C172	C172
						C182	C182*	C182	C182
									R182

* Extension of qualification is limited as described in the text.