Private checkride

[PhatAJ2008]

I will probably be taking my private checkride sometime in the next few weeks... Does anyone have any suggestion on what to study/be prepared for?
Thanks

 

[mattpilot]

I will probably be taking my private checkride sometime in the next few weeks... Does anyone have any suggestion on what to study/be prepared for?
Thanks

yes.... pilots handbook of aeronautical knowledge

 

[midlifeflyer]

I'm giving this answer because, for some reason, there are students taking checkrides who apparently don't know it, but I am really hoping that you do and it's not helpful:

Everything you will be tested on, the standards you will have to meet, and the general procedures involved in the checkride are written down in the Practical Test Standards. There will be, of course, some variation among individual examiners, but all within that little book or checkride tasks.

 

[gkrangers]

I will probably be taking my private checkride sometime in the next few weeks... Does anyone have any suggestion on what to study/be prepared for?
Thanks

Know how to fly.

 

[epic!]

what midlife said. study the PTS, go over it with your instructor until you can answer every question without looking it up.

 

[midlifeflyer]

what midlife said. study the PTS, go over it with your instructor until you can answer every question without looking it up.

I don't think you have to go that far. It's a "practical" test. Part of aviation is knowing how to use references. There are things you need to know without looking them up because they are important and in the real world you don't have time. There are other things that no one expects you to carry around in your head. Overdone it can be a problem, but for the most part, opening the page of the AIM or FAR or POH to answer a question is not going to be an issue.

 

[AC560]

Overdone it can be a problem, but for the most part, opening the page of the AIM or FAR or POH to answer a question is not going to be an issue.

This is an important piece of information for any test. If you don't know the answer and guess chances are you are wrong and you are stuck with a wrong answer. If you don't know the answer but can demonstrate how to get the correct answer you got a shot.

Think about the answers you give as well. Depending on your examiner they may ask questions that are intended to draw you into an incorrect response. If you don't understand the question ask for clarification.

 

[Ineedabrew]

Only answer the question asked. Try not to BS. If you do not know something ask if you can look it up. That will impress him/her.

Goodluck,

P.S bring some extra cash.

 

[bob_sakamano]

Only answer the question asked. Try not to BS. If you do not know something ask if you can look it up. That will impress him/her.

Goodluck,

P.S bring some extra cash.

I totally agree. The key to mastering the ground portion of a practical test is knowing when to shut up.

Many times people that fail the ground portion by digging their own grave.

You don't have to know everything, especially for a private license.But know where to find the answer within 10-15 seconds.

 

[Alamanach]

P.S bring some extra cash.

What would this be for?

 

[Swass]

Feds are easily bought

 

[Alamanach]

Sad sad sad.

 

[Ineedabrew]

What would this be for?

Well, if the ride is not going well start dropping $ notes on the floor and say, is that yours?

 

[tataki]

the aopa have a very interesting article on what the examiners like and dislike during checkride (flying part). Check it out online on their website.

 

[VW Pilot]

Yeah I'm in the same boat....I figured the PTS, POH and REGS would be the place to look up things...One thing everyone has told me...make sure you are
showing that you are safe during flight as well as checkrides....I heard extra cash and doughnuts work too...Heh heh.

 

[Ineedabrew]

check ride prep

The P.T.S is a excellent source for what you need to study. Its all their so their should be no surprises. Also, the P.T.S has a list of things to bring with you for the check ride for example a hood, current sectional, AFD AC manuals and so on. For the check ride a applicant should know 90% of the regs in part 91. Many many(I feel old) years ago I remember reading the AIM quite a few times to better prepare my self for the oral portion of the ride. Use the P.T.S and get a list of all the flight maneuvers you will be tested on. Now, start making flash cards on how to set up for the maneuvers on one side and what will cause you to fail the maneuver on the other side. Also add the recovery procedure for each maneuver. Do not forget to add clearing turns and pre-maneuver check list to the flashcard so you will not for get. Once you have made all the flash cards now is the time to memorize each maneuver so on the day of the check ride it will be a easy and the examiner will be impressed. Hope this helps
Goodluck

 

[PhatAJ2008]

Flashcards... good idea...

 

[CX880]

Don't worry too much about it, it's just a private check ride it's not as if you're going for the airline transport certificate. The guy/gal wants to see if you can fly the plane safely and generally know things about your aircraft and regulations. You don't have to know every thing by the book however if they ask you things like what color are position lights you should know. I literally spent the last few days before my private check staying up nights memorizing things even turning down social events, then the actual check was the easiest possible thing I could have imagined, felt like an idiot for being prepared that much.

 

[VW Pilot]

Yeah But the extra knowledge did ya no harm...so Don't feel like an Idiot.
Even if you feel the extra info was useless...

 

[Amish RakeFight]

Show some leg...