multi training vs safety pilot

[bobbysamd]

Combination Commercial-Instrument practi

s it better to break it down into two check rides? Not sure if going straight for the Comm/ME/I would be too much. I know it’s a pretty weak concern…

Of course, you have to be prepared. It's done all the time, at many schools. Two places where I worked, ERAU and FSI, combined the rides. I was a stage check pilot at Riddle. I would first do the visual airwork. Then I would put the student under the hood for the instrument portion, and finish in the pattern for the takeoffs and landings. Many of the PTS items can be combined (i.e. combing single-engine ILS with no-flap landing, covering ILS, approach with engine inoperative, and systems and equipment malfunctions), so there is little duplication. An average student could knock out the flight in 1.5 - 1.8 hrs. block-to-block.

I wouldn't worry much about it. In a well-designed syllabus your final flight before the stage check and/or practical will be a dress rehersal for the practical flight.

 

[RFtech]

great info!

thanks again.