Hardest Checkride?
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RiddlePilot
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Hardest? Probably multiengine instrument. I've yet to take the CFI ride, so my answer may change.
JDE
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In my opinion, checkrides aren't really "hard", I think it all depends on how much effort you put forth when studying and actually trying to learn the material. On my MEI checkride, I didn't know the performance charts well enough, so it didn't go like I wanted it too. When I went back, knowing the charts like I needed to, it was a piece of cake. Also, I've been lucky with the examiners I've had. I've had the same guy for every checkride except for my flight instructor certificates. I've heard a lot of horror stories about examiners at different FSDO's. I think who you have for an examiner also somewhat determines whether or not the checkride is "hard" or not.
Now for the question asked: CFI - only because there is so much knowledge that the applicant needs to know.
Now for the question asked: CFI - only because there is so much knowledge that the applicant needs to know.
mtsu_av8er
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Instrument was the toughest, I think.
mtsu_av8er
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I passed my Instrument last Friday with 2.5 hours on the Hobbs. It was certainly an exhausting ride.
Dave
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Jesus, was (s)he trying to kill you??
I passed my Instrument last Friday with 2.5 hours on the Hobbs. It was certainly an exhausting ride.
Dave
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Jesus, was (s)he trying to kill you??
I'd clarify, that for me, instrument was only hard, if you want to use that term, because there are lots of steps in the procedures you use to fly. Not hard, but the most to do. The ride is really all about the next 2 things you are going to do. If you are comfortable being in the system, and thinking ahead, the ride isn't all that hard. I only listed it as hard, compared to my Private and Commercial rides, which seemed more natural, since they are general knowledge tests, with the basic flying skill you have thrown in.
CFI takes everything you know, makes it possible to be in the test, then asks you to teach that topic, at whatever level the examiner asks for. And do that while you are flying. Can be done, just a little more patting your head, rubbing your tummy, chewing gum, and walking down the street at the same time compare to IFR flying for me. And to top it off, you get to see how it feels to drive on the other side of the pond, over in the UK, as you get to fly from the wrong side of the plane.
CFI takes everything you know, makes it possible to be in the test, then asks you to teach that topic, at whatever level the examiner asks for. And do that while you are flying. Can be done, just a little more patting your head, rubbing your tummy, chewing gum, and walking down the street at the same time compare to IFR flying for me. And to top it off, you get to see how it feels to drive on the other side of the pond, over in the UK, as you get to fly from the wrong side of the plane.
USMCmech
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CFI, the only one I had to redo.
I could fly the manuvers just fine. I could teach the manuvers just fine. Doing both at once was really tough. In hindsite the things that I got busted for were BS, but I wasn't up to speed like I shoud have been.
Ask a DPE to talk you through what they look for and what rules they have to follow. This really takes the mystery out of the check ride.
Did you know that if the examiner decides to fail you, he has to tell you imeadiatly. You can chose to continue, or try again later, but he can't wait until you get back to tell you if you passed.
If you're walking back to the hanger and he hasn't said anything, then you passed.
I could fly the manuvers just fine. I could teach the manuvers just fine. Doing both at once was really tough. In hindsite the things that I got busted for were BS, but I wasn't up to speed like I shoud have been.
Ask a DPE to talk you through what they look for and what rules they have to follow. This really takes the mystery out of the check ride.
Did you know that if the examiner decides to fail you, he has to tell you imeadiatly. You can chose to continue, or try again later, but he can't wait until you get back to tell you if you passed.
If you're walking back to the hanger and he hasn't said anything, then you passed.
stuckingfk
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i'm gonna have to go with the CFIA checkride. easily the hardest ride i've ever taken. in fact, it's the only checkride i've ever busted (happened this afternoon). had to happen sooner or later, i guess. we'll see if my tune changes if/when i actually pass the thing
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Who did you take it with? Sorry to hear about busting it, but I heard a lot of people do at UND.
i'm gonna have to go with the CFIA checkride. easily the hardest ride i've ever taken. in fact, it's the only checkride i've ever busted (happened this afternoon). had to happen sooner or later, i guess. we'll see if my tune changes if/when i actually pass the thing
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Who did you take it with? Sorry to hear about busting it, but I heard a lot of people do at UND.
USMCmech
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i'm gonna have to go with the CFIA checkride. easily the hardest ride i've ever taken. in fact, it's the only checkride i've ever busted (happened this afternoon). had to happen sooner or later, i guess. we'll see if my tune changes if/when i actually pass the thing
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Don't get too bummed about it. I busted mine too. The standard for CFI is much higher than any of the others. It's not a "liscense to learn" anymore. Just go over what you have to repeat and you'll be fine.
I'm told that several yaers ago the FSDO people were the only guys who could give CFI check rides. Durring this time almost everybody had to retake it at least once.
i'm gonna have to go with the CFIA checkride. easily the hardest ride i've ever taken. in fact, it's the only checkride i've ever busted (happened this afternoon). had to happen sooner or later, i guess. we'll see if my tune changes if/when i actually pass the thing
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Don't get too bummed about it. I busted mine too. The standard for CFI is much higher than any of the others. It's not a "liscense to learn" anymore. Just go over what you have to repeat and you'll be fine.
I'm told that several yaers ago the FSDO people were the only guys who could give CFI check rides. Durring this time almost everybody had to retake it at least once.
roundout
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Who did you take it with? Sorry to hear about busting it, but I heard a lot of people do at UND.
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heh, chris mcmillan. his rep is for being pretty easy on the 37. i dunno what happened. kyle tucker gave me his theory but i don't want to get into that mess and piss off anyone who might be lurking on these boards until i pass the thing. i got re-assigned to rob clausen because he can do the stage before mcmillan can again. clausen is cool, i took my 104 with him. fair, no tricks, intelligent, and just a nice guy. so we'll see what happens this time.
btw, i think 90% of people bust the CFIA the first time they take it. it might be even higher. it's some number around 90% (so much for me being above average
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Who did you take it with? Sorry to hear about busting it, but I heard a lot of people do at UND.
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heh, chris mcmillan. his rep is for being pretty easy on the 37. i dunno what happened. kyle tucker gave me his theory but i don't want to get into that mess and piss off anyone who might be lurking on these boards until i pass the thing. i got re-assigned to rob clausen because he can do the stage before mcmillan can again. clausen is cool, i took my 104 with him. fair, no tricks, intelligent, and just a nice guy. so we'll see what happens this time.
btw, i think 90% of people bust the CFIA the first time they take it. it might be even higher. it's some number around 90% (so much for me being above average
MTSU,
Actually, I think he was. He's known to be a tough, but fair examiner. And because I was so anxious the morning of the checkride I didn't have much of an appetite, but I was starving about half way through. It took all the mental energy I could muster to stay on top of everything.
Dave
Actually, I think he was. He's known to be a tough, but fair examiner. And because I was so anxious the morning of the checkride I didn't have much of an appetite, but I was starving about half way through. It took all the mental energy I could muster to stay on top of everything.
Dave