What is the minimum flight time requirement for the AMF Checkride?

The minimum flight time requirement for the AMF Checkride is indeed set at 250 total flight hours, which must include at least 50 hours of cross-country flying. This standard is established to ensure that candidates have a comprehensive level of experience before undertaking the checkride.

Having a minimum of 250 hours allows pilots to accumulate a well-rounded set of flying experiences, while the requirement for cross-country hours ensures that they have navigational competence and experience operating in a variety of airspace and conditions away from their home base. This combination helps ensure that pilots have not only logged enough flight time but that they have also effectively developed essential skills such as flight planning, navigation, and decision-making under different circumstances.

This structure prioritizes safety and skills, which are critical as pilots advance toward advanced flight operations that the checkride encompasses.