PLEASE READ THIS INFORMATION CAREFULLY PRIOR TO BOOKING A PRACTICAL TEST
Private Pilot ASEL, Instrument Rating ASEL, Commercial Pilot ASEL
This booking site is designed to be used by the applicant, not the CFI
Hey there! It's Matt from Mill City Aviation. Thanks so much for your interest in scheduling a practical test. I trust you'll find this website a useful tool to look up availability and book a practical test.
Since starting Mill City Aviation in February 2023, I've had one goal--to modernize the role of the Designated Pilot Examiner. Gone are the days of playing phone tag with a DPE trying to find a date and time for a practical test. I was the first DPE in the region to move to a completely online scheduling process. No more hidden pricing structures and cash only fees. All my pricing is clear and transparent, with a completely cashless payment system. And no more waiting a month out for reschedules or retests. I purposefully built in "flex time" to my availability so you don't have to wait until the last minute to get your practical test done. I am committed to giving you the best practical test experience possible. This is my full-time job, and I pride myself on providing a professional and enjoyable experience for my applicants.
Here are some things that I believe make me stand out above the rest:
- If weather prevents us from flying, I'll still meet to do the ground portion. I understand how hard you have worked for this moment and I choose to honor the time you've set aside and get what we can done.
- Should you discontinue or disapprove and need to schedule another appointment, we'll get it done within 20 days. I know your time is valuable. I'm committed to get you done in days, not weeks.
- You'll receive a personalized feedback form at the end of the practical test with my personal notes and recommendations for the future. Becoming a pilot is a lifelong journey. I'm here to help you on the day of the practical test and beyond.
By choosing Mill City Aviation, you'll have a DPE dedicated to your success. Ok, now for the boring information:
- Please choose a location for your practical test as the calendar will adjust based on the location you have selected. If your location doesn't have a time that will work for you, feel free to select a different airport and book your practical test there. Keep in mind that if you do this, you will be responsible for traveling to the airport you have selected for the test.
- While I try to keep the accuracy of this calendar up to date, booking a practical test on this site is not a guarantee I will be able to conduct it at the time or location you selected. If a conflict arises, I will contact you to cancel or reschedule.
- Practical tests scheduled within 7 days are subject to a $100 short notice fee. Please select this add-on if applicable.
- Cancellations or reschedules within three days of you test not due to weather or extenuating circumstances will incur a $300 cancellation fee. Please contact me if you need to cancel.
- If you need to schedule a continuance or retest of a practical test select the appropriate add on to your booking and include the details of what you need done.
- Once you schedule a practical test, you will receive an email confirmation with additional important information about your practical test.
- At this time I am only accepting credit card payments unless pre-arranged. A $100 deposit is required to hold your chosen date/time. This deposit will count as credit towards your total practical test fee on the day of the test.
Thanks for considering Mill City Aviation to administer your Practical Test. I look forward to meeting you!
-Matt Bradway, DPE