In OnAir, both your pilot character and your AI employees must be certified for the specific aircraft type they fly — just like in real aviation.
However, OnAir simplifies the process: instead of needing an endorsement for every individual aircraft, you’re certified by aircraft family (e.g. all Airbus A320 series models count as one type).
¶ ✈️ How to Perform a Checkride
A checkride is a short evaluation flight designed to prove your ability to operate a new aircraft type.
Follow these steps:
- Rent, lease, or purchase an aircraft of the new type
- Go to
My Company → My Aircraft(or press Alt + A) - Click on Manage and click the Checkride button
- Follow the instructions on the left of the tracking screen or via the voice instructor
When you successfully complete all maneuvers, land, and shut down your engines, your pilot is granted certification for that aircraft type.
💡 There are no extra fees for a checkride — only normal aircraft costs such as fuel, rental, or maintenance.
You can repeat a checkride as many times as you want.
¶ 🧭 Aircraft Type Categories
Here are the available aircraft “type ratings” in OnAir:
| Code | Description |
|---|---|
| GLD | Unpowered glider aircraft |
| HELO | Rotary wing aircraft, i.e. Helicopters (e.g. The Airbus H125/135/145, etc.) |
| SEPL | Single engined, Piston powered, Land aircraft (e.g. The Cessna 152/172, etc.) |
| SEPS | Single engined, Piston powered, Sea aircraft (e.g. Floatplanes/boatplanes, Icon A5) |
| MEPL | Multi-Engined (2 or more), piston powered, Land aircraft (e.g. Baron G58) |
| MEPS | Multi-Engined (2 or more), piston powered, Sea aircraft (e.g. Grumman Wigeon) |
| SETL | Single-Engined, Turbine Propeller, Land Aircraft (e.g. Porter PC-6, TBM930, C208 Caravan) |
| SETS | Single-Engined, Turbine Propeller, Sea Aircraft (e.g. Porter PC-6 with Floats fitted) |
| METL | Multi-Engined (2 or more), Turbine Propeller, Land Aircraft (e.g. King Air 350i) |
| METS | Multi-Engined (2 or more), Turbine Propeller, Sea Aircraft (e.g. Twin Otter with Floats fitted) |
| JET | Small Jet powered aircraft, ranging from single seaters up to large narrowbody airliners (e.g. a Cri-Cri Jet, Cirrus SF50 up to A321/B737-900) |
| HEAVYJET | The largest/heaviest of jet powered aircraft, typically wide-body or heavy cargo lifters (e.g. AN-225, B747-8i, B777, A330/A350/A380, etc.) |
¶ 🎯 Checkride Maneuvers
Depending on your selected difficulty level, the checkride may include up to 5 maneuvers.
You can hand-fly them or use the autopilot when appropriate.
¶ 🛫 Takeoff
Perform a smooth takeoff and climb on runway heading to a safe altitude.
¶ 🧭 Maintain Altitude & Heading
Maintain a specific altitude (±200 ft) and heading (±1°) for 15 seconds.
You may be asked to repeat with new headings or altitudes.
¶ 🌀 Slow Turn Exercise
Reduce your speed below the target IAS while maintaining altitude.
Use flaps and gentle bank angles (avoid hard turns).
If using autopilot, engage half-bank mode or limit the bank angle to maintain lift.
¶ 🛬 Landing
Return to your departure airport, land safely, park, and shut down your engines to complete the checkride.
🧩 Passing a checkride unlocks a new aircraft type certification for your pilot, allowing you to fly new models and expand your company’s operations.