Newest ATP pilot

[Timebuilder]

Well done. I plan to join the "club" by Christmas.

 

[Little_Bill]

Bogus and then some

414,

That was our logic after the ride. Like I said, things got pretty heated in the FBO. But the examiner wouldn't hear otherwise. His philosophy was losing GS was no big deal. If you had your time you could still continue with a non-precision approach. Yet I was always taught to go around, regroup and prepare for the next approach.

Oh well, like I said that was many check rides ago. Plus it also makes good conversation during the interviews.

HR: "Have you ever failed a check ride?"

Me: "Yes, my instrument"

HR: "What Happened?"

Me: "I neglected to start my time on an ILS approach"

HR: "What did you learn from that experience?"

Me: "Basically to start your time on an ILS approach "

Bill

 

[Checks]

SaabSlime,

I edited my post, please read the change. Didnt mean to offend I just wish Pinnacle(NWA) would pay its new hire pilots something. I live relatively close to Detroit and would love to work for them so I am just bitter over how some regionals take full advantage of aspiring airline pilots. Ok Off the soapbox!

Timing and the ILS
-If the GS goes out then when do you know when to turn?
-I also do it out of habit.

FAF on ILS
-I thought the AIMwas pretty clear that the FAF on an ILS is the point where the GS intercepts at the intermediate altitude(or lower if ATC vectors you lower). The DPE didnt agree at all. Oh well