You studied. You trained. You’re ready.
Now it’s time to walk into the testing center, crush the exam, and get your certificate officially in motion. But the PSI process, IACRA application, and temporary vs permanent certification timeline still confuse thousands of new pilots—and mistakes here can delay your license for weeks.

In S4E43 of Sky Commander Academy, we break down Section 10.2.1: Testing Process & IACRA Application, giving you a complete start-to-finish guide on how to take your exam, submit your paperwork, and officially enter the ranks of FAA-certified remote pilots.

In this episode:
📝 How PSI testing centers work – scheduling, ID requirements, check-in procedures, and what to expect inside the testing room
🧠 Exam-day flow – timing strategies, question pacing, and what not to do during the test
🖥 IACRA walkthrough – how to complete your application without errors, including step-by-step instructions
📄 Temporary certificate vs permanent certificate – when you’ll receive each, and what you can legally do with the temporary
⏳ Certification timeline – realistic expectations for TSA vetting, FAA approval, and card delivery
💡 Pro tips – avoiding the top 5 mistakes that delay certification for new pilots

Getting certified isn’t complicated—if you know the process. Learn exactly how to navigate PSI, IACRA, and the FAA approval pipeline so you can go from student to licensed RPIC with confidence and zero surprises.

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