The AI Checkride: 5 Takeaways from DefenseTalks 2026

Before being cleared to fly, every pilot is required to prove their capability with a flight test known as a ‘checkride.’ The checkride tests them under pressure, in real conditions, to determine if they can be trusted to fly the aircraft. We don’t grant trust to a pilot if they haven’t passed a checkride, but […] The post The AI Checkride: 5 Takeaways from DefenseTalks 2026 appeared first on Seekr .