The check-ride consists of an evaluation of all of the above topics and procedures. During your check-ride, an examiner will evaluate you on your control of the aircraft, judgment, and application of aeronautical knowledge according to the Practical Test Standards set by the FAA. Upon satisfactorily completing the check-ride you will be awarded a temporary certificate with the new qualification of “Single-Engine Sea” permitting you to exercise the coveted privileges of a pilot in command in a single-engine seaplane.