Check-Ride

[-Xavier-]

Staqge-Check

Well, I had my first Check-Ride this morning, and passed, but it wasn't pretty.

Before we started to Taxi we got the ASOS the winds were 300/17G27, and was like holy crap. But, we ended up heading out anyway. When we were taxiing there were reports of Light-Moderate Turbulence at 2,000 feet and we were climbing to 3,000. After take-off had a huge amount of WCA and was extremely bumpy, finally hit about 2900 and it got pretty smooth, but the wind was still blowing pretty hard. Having to do Power Off/On Stall wasn't bad in the winds, but Slow Flight was quite a bit harder because of the winds. I ended up stalling the plane setting up for slow flight because the winds were so wierd, finally put in 20 degree and did fine. We were flying backwards when doing slow flight and while getting set-up for Stalls.

He also evaluates landings but couldn't really because the winds were so bad and the landing wasn't to pretty. He said no one could have landed good in those conditions. But, he said I did really good (I thought I did horrible), but I have to go up with him 1 more time just to do a landing or two so he can evaluate those, but he pretty much gave me thumbs up.

Next up is my Written Test for PP on Tuesday.

 

[minitour]

Since you said you're taking your written on Tuesday, I'm assuming you took a stage check?

Either way, good job. Remember, the examiner takes the conditions into consideration...or at least he/she should. If they said you did good, then you did good. Don't be hard on yourself, there are plenty of others in this industry that will do it for you

Anyway good job!

-mini

 

[Rook]

Sounds good. Remember to always think thru every maneuver before you go into it. A line check airman gave me some good advice before my type ride. Take a deep breath then proceed. That one deep breath helps you relax. Good luck to you.

Rook

 

[Vik]

I agree with minitour ... I think you meant stage check right?

Also, something to discuss with your CFI. Winds do not change at what AOA or airspeed the airplane will stall.

Good luck on the written. I recommend the Gliem (red book). I just do the whole thing, mark all the ones I got wrong, and keep doing them over and over. You'll find its a test of how well you can memorize

Well, I had my first Check-Ride this morning, and passed, but it wasn't pretty.

Before we started to Taxi we got the ASOS the winds were 300/17G27, and was like holy crap. But, we ended up heading out anyway. When we were taxiing there were reports of Light-Moderate Turbulence at 2,000 feet and we were climbing to 3,000. After take-off had a huge amount of WCA and was extremely bumpy, finally hit about 2900 and it got pretty smooth, but the wind was still blowing pretty hard. Having to do Power Off/On Stall wasn't bad in the winds, but Slow Flight was quite a bit harder because of the winds. I ended up stalling the plane setting up for slow flight because the winds were so wierd, finally put in 20 degree and did fine. We were flying backwards when doing slow flight and while getting set-up for Stalls.

He also evaluates landings but couldn't really because the winds were so bad and the landing wasn't to pretty. He said no one could have landed good in those conditions. But, he said I did really good (I thought I did horrible), but I have to go up with him 1 more time just to do a landing or two so he can evaluate those, but he pretty much gave me thumbs up.

Next up is my Written Test for PP on Tuesday.

 

[PaulThomas]

I'm confused. You can't take a checkride without having the written done first.

You are PIC for the checkride, so it's your call whether or not it's a go.

 

[minitour]

Sounds good. Remember to always think thru every maneuver before you go into it. A line check airman gave me some good advice before my type ride. Take a deep breath then proceed. That one deep breath helps you relax. Good luck to you.

Rook

Good point...I also find it helpful to "talk through" every maneuver...helps keep me ahead of the plane and shuts the examiner up too...that way he/she isn't distracting me when I'm already incredibly nervous...and of course, if I explain it correctly, fewer questions for him/her to ask me...

(i.e. steep turns)
"I've cleared the area and now I'm going to smoothly roll into a steep turn to the left with coordinated aileron and rudder, I will need to anticipate using some more back pressure because of a loss in the vertical component of lift. We need to stay at 50* of bank and at ___ feet altitude. By using the rudder pedals we can keep the ball centered. I can anticipate the roll out by about 25* of heading so now I will start to roll out and I will need to anticipate using less back pressure as we are gaining back more of our vertical component of lift during the roll to level flight. Now I will smoothly roll into a steep turn to the right with...."

Anyway you get the idea...

I try to do this with all maneuvers, but sometimes trying to do a short/soft I become incredibly quiet...and of course those are the ones that I d!ck up the most too...go figure

Anywho...good luck with the written...I'm sure you'll do fine!

-mini

 

[ohiopilot]

Good luck on your stage check/check ride. I took my PP checkride less than 3 weeks ago and had almost no wind. It was good and I felt that it went well. The nerves were definetely there though!

As for your written, I would highly recommend the free FAA Written study guide and practice tests at Sportys' website. I used that for a little less than a week before the written and scored quite well. I felt very well prepared. Those questions will go quick for you.

Best of luck to you!

 

[-Xavier-]

Yeah sorry, I did mean Stage Check.

I have gone through the entire PP Test Guide except for 1 Chapter and took the test on Sporty's, my first one, and scored a 77. Im feeling pretty confident about taking the written, just ready to get it out of the way.

I fly again Monday morning to finish up my landing, and also going to do another Solo flight in the Pattern for Touch and Go's. A few more lessons after that is my Dual X-Country.

 

[LewisU_Pilot]

Good point...I also find it helpful to "talk through" every maneuver...helps keep me ahead of the plane and shuts the examiner up too...that way he/she isn't distracting me when I'm already incredibly nervous...and of course, if I explain it correctly, fewer questions for him/her to ask me...

(i.e. steep turns)
"I've cleared the area and now I'm going to smoothly roll into a steep turn to the left with coordinated aileron and rudder, I will need to anticipate using some more back pressure because of a loss in the vertical component of lift. We need to stay at 50* of bank and at ___ feet altitude. By using the rudder pedals we can keep the ball centered. I can anticipate the roll out by about 25* of heading so now I will start to roll out and I will need to anticipate using less back pressure as we are gaining back more of our vertical component of lift during the roll to level flight. Now I will smoothly roll into a steep turn to the right with...."

Anyway you get the idea...

I try to do this with all maneuvers, but sometimes trying to do a short/soft I become incredibly quiet...and of course those are the ones that I d!ck up the most too...go figure

Anywho...good luck with the written...I'm sure you'll do fine!

-mini

Couldn't agree with you more..

 

[cessna_driver2]

Also try explain to your examiner as your doing your maneuvers. Try telling him what your looking for as you reach each piont.

Example. In slow flight. Explain what you are doing to slow the a/c down & what air speeds you are looking for. This will also show the examiner that you have a complete understanding of what is happening, what you are doing, & what you are expecting to happen. It should leave little doubt in the examiner's mind that you know your stuff.


This will also help as you progress to CFI. Then you will be doing these maneuvers and explaining them at the same time while a student learns from you.


Good luck.