Comm rating questions

[bigD]

The drag demo is done for the Private ME ticket, while it's replaced with a Vmc demo for the Commercial ME. Otherwise the rides are the same.

 

[bigD]

I should clarify that my above post refers to the Multi add-on checkrides. Dunno about the initial.

 

[Mickey]

I think it is cheaper to do your commercial in a single. The cross countries would get expensive in the twin. After you get your se comm. the multi add on has only a three hour dual requirement. The three hours would be taken care of easily while shooting approaches and reviewing the other items that will be on the check ride.

 

[bobbysamd]

Vmc Demo

You still have Vmc Demo for both, i.e. Engine Inoperative Loss of Control Demonstration. It is under Area of Operation X, Task C for the Private, and Area of Operation VIII, Task C for the Commercial in their respective PTSs.

Apparently there is no more drag demo for either Private or Commercial Multi.

I pulled my PTS references off of http://afs600.faa.gov/search.asp?my...ub=630&lev=Amn&title=Practical+Test+Standards .

I still think the drag demo is worthwhile to demonstrate at least once during the course.

 

[bigD]

Well dagnabbit bobby, you are right! I verified it myself just now. Did it ever use to be the way that I mentioned? I swear I had a conversation with a Private ME student last month about the differences in our checkrides, and this very thing was mentioned. I even walked him through the process I use for the Vmc demo. I must be dreaming. The DE owns the flight school, but there's no way they're misinterpreting the PTS - the drag demo isn't even mentioned. Hmmmm....

Heh - it's been awhile since I've looked through the Private PTS!