ATP Oral

[Newbomb]

I have my ATP check ride next Friday and I was wondering if anyone could give me a heads up on what to expect in the oral? I've looked at the PTS and plan on hitting systems real hard as well as FAR/AIM material. I was just wonering what those of you who have been through it before would advise. Thanks in advance.

 

[Draginass]

My ATP oral lasted about 10 minutes and concentrated exclusively on a prop fuel system. Airline type rating orals are about 10 times more difficult, at least from my experience.

 

[skiddriver]

Did mine with an FAA examiner from the Baton Rouge FSDO. He pulled out a copy of the ATP PTS and went down the categories in order, with emphasis on the items in the equipment examination and performance and limitation sections of section 1 - preflight preparation. He asked a couple of questions on each system, then we moved on. "Explain the brake system, what kind of oil does the engine use, explain the auto-feather system, etc.". Did my ride in a King Air 200. Good luck with yours.