Check Ride coming up....

[VW Pilot]

Thanks guys, for the tips, I'll try those manuevers on a dry run before the exam....which is monday the 3rd....I've pushed my checkride back because I was hired with TSA...long process...Anyway here goes and I'll repost later.......

 

[crash-proof]

You know, EVERY examiner is a little different, therefore every exam experience will be different from the rest. Take mine for example.
My examiner is an old-timer with two hangars filled with Aeroncas, old pipers, wacos etc that he works on himself. Therefore, his "trip" was delving into systems and mechanics, and it turns out I knew very little about what he talked about, just the bare essentials.

Did I fail? Hell no, with only a few questions he knew exactly my areas of proficiency (airspace, aerodynamics, etc) and did not waste time on them. Instead, he wanted to point out my weaknesses and encourage me to learn more in these areas.

Everytime I missed a question he would go "Shame on you!" I'd get a sickening feeling when he'd say that but soon he told me to take him flying, and the rest is history.

 

[sqwkvfr]

I didn't see this mentioned, but did you get a new solo endorsement for the 172?

 

[VW Pilot]

Yes I did get a new solo endorsement.I forgot to mention that.......sharp eye that one has....oh and CRASH PROOF your avatar
freaks me out.....

 

[flyer172r]

Remember, you are the pilot-in-command during the checkride. Fly the way you were taught, don't change anything because it's the checkride and you think you need to be perfect. You don't need to be perfect. Take your time, be thorough on the checklists (make sure the examiner's seatbelt is fastened). And above all, relax. Most examiners are instructors at heart, they'll find something to teach you during your checkride.

And make sure you close your window before takeoff. Not that I know that from experience or anything.

 

[The_Russian]

Don't crash!




















J/K!

 

[VW Pilot]

Well russian if that happens then I will no longer have worries of passing the check ride....all good tips keep em comming...tomorrow I go to the airport with 2 other students at the same level for a pre-oral exam practice with the instructor. I normally feel butter flies for something important but i kind of feel relaxed a bit. but extra tips helps so......