Victor98290
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Looking for a place to do multi engine add-on to my comm. ASEL.
need to start ASAP. any where in the country is fine. No pilot mills
need to start ASAP. any where in the country is fine. No pilot mills
commercial Multi engine add-on
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ScorpioStinger
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http://www.actionmultiratings.com
Groton, CT
Was recommended by a few folks from NY-LongIsland area airports.
Groton, CT
Was recommended by a few folks from NY-LongIsland area airports.
Victor98290
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Iskibo, Finny, ScorpioStinger thanks guys.
Tom with traverse air is booked solid till beginning of December.
Tom with traverse air is booked solid till beginning of December.
JOEFRIDAY2
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Victor98290
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Shebles are crooks. Never heard anything good bout them. Are u sure they operate anymore. I read articles there examiners had there licenses cancelled by FAA
Victor98290
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I will check again. Thanks for the info.
JOEFRIDAY2
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There are a number of JC members that have gone to Shebles. I have never heard the word "crook" used at anytime regarding Shebles. You get what you need at Shebles.
The worse thing you will hear about Shebles is that they have old aircraft.
I have found the folks at Shebles to be honest and trust worthy.
There were some FAA DPE issues a few years ago. It seems Shebles CFI's had a high pass rate. The FAA thought something funny might be going on. The Las Vegas FSBO took over the CFI examinations and Sheble CFI students actually had a higher pass rate with the FSBO than with the Sheble DPE's.
There was a follow up incident with a certain DPE that was caught in the FAA web because he had done hundreds of checkrides. He like a number of high volume DPE's from across the country became targets for the FAA.
The FAA scheduled a ride along observation ride with the Sheble DPE and his female check ride student. At the conclusion of the check ride, the DPE told the student she had passed. The FAA observer said she had not passed. He busted the DPE and the student. That was the end of the DPE's career. It was also a very bad day for the student.
Keep in mind that any examiner can find a reason for someone to fail any check ride if they want to.
What I tell my folks is that if you are scheduled for a check ride anywhere and the FAA just happens to want to ride along--you need to stop that check ride and come back another day. To continue a check ride with an FAA ride along puts you and the DPE in jeopardy. Check rides are hard enough without putting yourself in more jeopardy.
Joe
CoffeeIcePapers
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I haven't read very good things about Shebles. Search here or Google.
JeppUpdater
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With respect...if you can't pass a ride with a Fed onboard you shouldn't be taking the ride to begin with.
I've done multiple rides including Check Airman rides and in-aircraft types and my ATP with a Fed. They aren't super human. If you're prepared, you'll pass. If your student can't take a ride with a Fed observing how will they do in the 135 or especially 121 world where a Fed can tag along whenever they like?
ChasenSFO
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Thanks for that, I think I may do it there since I can easily stay with family and have transportation.
JOEFRIDAY2
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In a perfect world it should make absolutely no difference. But if you have a situation where there is an effort to "catch" a certain DPE then you (as a pilot) really do not want to be caught up in that dragnet.
I've been on a check ride with a fed in the back. In my case it was an honest effort for the FSBO dude to stay current and he wasn't out to get the DPE or me. However, knowing what I know now, I would not do it again because you really don't know what the motivation is in most cases. Why take the chance?
Joe
Finny
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PM me if you want more info. Beers on me when you pass your check ride
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CFI A&P
Exploring the world one toilet at a time.
Exactly! If there is a witch hunt going on, it won't be productive for anyone involved.
Victor98290
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Any suggestions on where can u get multi seaplane??
Finny
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They usually required a SES rating first though fyi
CFI A&P
Exploring the world one toilet at a time.
It maybe suggested but not required by regulation. I earned my MES before SES. The MES is more expensive to learn the basics of seaplane, unless you're a savvy boater and adapt quickly.