FAA Practical Tests with Brad Kramer, DPE

Evansville, Indiana | Private, Instrument, Commercial, CFI, Multi-Engine, and ATP Practical Tests

Brad Kramer conducts FAA practical tests for private, instrument, commercial, multi-engine, CFI, and ATP applicants throughout Indiana and the Midwest. With over 25 years of aviation experience and more than a decade as a Designated Pilot Examiner, Brad also writes From the Examiner's Chair — a series helping applicants and instructors think beyond the checkride.

Brad has conducted FAA practical tests for applicants from flight schools and training programs across the Midwest.

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FAA Practical Tests Offered

Brad conducts FAA practical tests for private pilot, instrument rating, commercial pilot, flight instructor, multi-engine, and ATP applicants, as authorized. Applicants should confirm eligibility, endorsements, aircraft requirements, and required documents before scheduling.

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Before booking a practical test, applicants should confirm that all FAA requirements, endorsements, IACRA application items, aircraft documents, maintenance records, knowledge test results, and identification documents are complete and accurate.

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About Brad Kramer

Brad has been an aviator for more than 25 years and has served as a Designated Pilot Examiner for over 10 years. A native of Evansville, Indiana, Brad earned a degree in Aviation from Purdue University and has extensive experience in corporate jet operations and flight department management.

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Latest from the Examiner's Chair

Articles from FAA Designated Pilot Examiner Brad Kramer exploring scenario-based testing, practical test preparation, flight instruction, and pilot decision-making.

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From the Examiner's Chair
The Inoperative Equipment That Isn’t
The Inoperative Equipment That Isn’t

An “INOP” placard should describe the airplane, not the applicant’s comfort zone. An FAA Designated Pilot Examiner explains why equipment that suddenly stops working on checkride day raises more questions than it answers.

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A Mistake Is Not Automatically a Failure
A Mistake Is Not Automatically a Failure

One wrong answer or momentary deviation is not necessarily an automatic practical-test failure. An FAA Designated Pilot Examiner explains why the nature of an error, the applicant’s response, and the ACS standard for the Task matter more than simply counting mistakes.

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Don’t Try to Save a Bad Approach
Don’t Try to Save a Bad Approach

A go-around is not an admission of failure. Learn why recognizing an unstable approach, correcting it early, and knowing when to discontinue it are essential checkride skills.

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Have a question before booking, or don't see an available appointment time? Use the form, or email checkride@brad-kramer.com. You can also use either one to request waitlist consideration. If a cancellation opens up availability, you may be contacted — but this isn't guaranteed, so please continue checking the scheduling calendar regularly.