Why would a person discontinue a checkride?
Why would a person discontinue a checkride? There are a few situations in which the applicant is allowed to discontinue a test: if the applicant or examiner is sick, there is a maintenance issue with the aircraft or if there is a weather condition. If you are not feeling well in the middle of your checkride, you can tell your examiner you want to discontinue.
What happens if you fail a 709 ride?
Failing the Ride If the inspector does not feel additional instruction will help or if the pilot fails a second time, the FAA initiates action to revoke the pilot's certificates and ratings. There are procedures for the pilot to fight the revocation.
What percentage of student pilots quit?
Some 80% of student pilots voluntarily withdraw from training before gaining even a basic pilot licence, according to a study conducted for the US Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association.