Updated: 2023-04-24 --- # ATC Check The ATC check is a verbal evaluation by an INST rated in the ATC field. The typical ATC check should be an instructor created situation that the student is run through, covering the majority of Ground, Tower, Approach, and Center/Range Control operations. General concepts can be covered as well at the instructor's discretion. The purpose of a check is to test the knowledge of the student, the student should be able to execute the calls and decisions in the instructor situation with minimal instructor input.