Who must verify readiness for the practical test after an IACRA submission?

• A. The recommending instructor
• B. The applicant
• C. The FAA
• D. The FSDO manager

Answer: (A)

The person who verifies readiness for the practical test after an IACRA submission is the instructor who is recommending you for the checkride. Once you submit the application in IACRA, this instructor signs off with the flight test endorsement, confirming you’ve met the required flight time, training, and proficiency and are prepared to take the actual test. Their endorsement is what allows the designated pilot examiner to schedule and administer the checkride. The FAA and the examiner rely on that instructor’s endorsement to know you’re ready; the applicant themselves doesn’t certify readiness, and the FSDO manager isn’t typically the one who verifies it.