If you want to skip the manual flight test entirely, you can modify the game's local database files. This is particularly useful for pilots who have already mastered an aircraft in their flight sim and find the repetitive AH2 checkrides tedious.

file allows you to manually add "Type Rating" entries to your player profile.

: Do not exceed a 45-degree bank angle and avoid stalls or overspeeding.

You install a fake aircraft profile that completes the rating requirement in one virtual flight. You load the plane, "fly" for 1 minute on autopilot (or just sit on the tarmac), and AH2 awards the rating.

The Examiner doesn't care how much cargo you're carrying. Before starting your Type Rating exam, ensure your aircraft is . Minimum fuel (enough for 30 minutes) and zero cargo will make the plane more responsive, improve climb rates, and make your landing speed much easier to manage. 2. Abuse the Autopilot