PPL Checkride Tomorrow
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1. Know the airspace in your area and all the TFRs and other airspace restrictions (I was asked about some airspace restrictions in areas near me where I never would dare fly. I admitted I didn't know so my DE sent me off to get a briefing from FSS to answer the question!).
2. Know intercept procedures.
3. Know airport markings and light signaling communcation with the tower.
Remember, the examiner is a passenger during the checkride. If he/she has to take over for you, it is an automatic failure
Relax and enjoy the checkride. You wouldn't be signed off for it if you weren't ready. Good luck!
Mahesh
2. Know intercept procedures.
3. Know airport markings and light signaling communcation with the tower.
Remember, the examiner is a passenger during the checkride. If he/she has to take over for you, it is an automatic failure
Relax and enjoy the checkride. You wouldn't be signed off for it if you weren't ready. Good luck!
Mahesh
SUSPilot
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Know the PTS, it is what you will be tested to. Relax and you will do fine. Your instructor would not have signed you off if you were not ready. When you look at the PTS be sure to look at the Special Emphasis areas in the Introduction. They will be covered. Good luck you'll do fine.
mtsu_av8er
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For some reason, examiners are anal about that big white line down the middle of the runway....they want you to stay on it.
I know, it's stupid to me as well, but just do it....
I know, it's stupid to me as well, but just do it....
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For some reason, examiners are anal about that big white line down the middle of the runway....they want you to stay on it.
I know, it's stupid to me as well, but just do it....
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They'd have an aneurysm if they ever saw how we do formation takeoffs/landings, if they can't handle deviations from runway centerline.
For some reason, examiners are anal about that big white line down the middle of the runway....they want you to stay on it.
I know, it's stupid to me as well, but just do it....
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They'd have an aneurysm if they ever saw how we do formation takeoffs/landings, if they can't handle deviations from runway centerline.
EatSleepFly
Well-Known Member
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Hey guys, any words of wisdom for me? I am actually more worried about the oral than the practical.
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On the oral, if you don't know something, say so. Whatever you do, don't guess. Tell him you're unsure, and (without making him ask) where you'd go to look it up. He may or may not have you do so.
On the flight, if you make a mistake, its not necessarily the end of the ride (unless he has to take the controls). Just fix any deviations ASAP. If you really botch something, say so, and ask if you can redo the maneuver. They don't have to allow you to, but many will. In the event you do screw up a maneuver and he won't let you redo it, don't lose focus. Concentrate on the rest of the maneuvers you have left, and you'll have less to do on the recheck if he pinks you.
Theres my two pieces of advice...good luck to you!
Hey guys, any words of wisdom for me? I am actually more worried about the oral than the practical.
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On the oral, if you don't know something, say so. Whatever you do, don't guess. Tell him you're unsure, and (without making him ask) where you'd go to look it up. He may or may not have you do so.
On the flight, if you make a mistake, its not necessarily the end of the ride (unless he has to take the controls). Just fix any deviations ASAP. If you really botch something, say so, and ask if you can redo the maneuver. They don't have to allow you to, but many will. In the event you do screw up a maneuver and he won't let you redo it, don't lose focus. Concentrate on the rest of the maneuvers you have left, and you'll have less to do on the recheck if he pinks you.
Theres my two pieces of advice...good luck to you!
mtsu_av8er
Well-Known Member
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For some reason, examiners are anal about that big white line down the middle of the runway....they want you to stay on it.
I know, it's stupid to me as well, but just do it....
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They'd have an aneurysm if they ever saw how we do formation takeoffs/landings, if they can't handle deviations from runway centerline.
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White coats and padded rooms!!!!
On my CFI-A checkride, I made what had to be the best soft-field landing that I'd ever done....smooth, almost no float, and you could barely tell we were down. The examiner's response?
That would have been great if we'd been a little better on the centerline..."
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For some reason, examiners are anal about that big white line down the middle of the runway....they want you to stay on it.
I know, it's stupid to me as well, but just do it....
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They'd have an aneurysm if they ever saw how we do formation takeoffs/landings, if they can't handle deviations from runway centerline.
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White coats and padded rooms!!!!
On my CFI-A checkride, I made what had to be the best soft-field landing that I'd ever done....smooth, almost no float, and you could barely tell we were down. The examiner's response?
That would have been great if we'd been a little better on the centerline..."
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For some reason, examiners are anal about that big white line down the middle of the runway....they want you to stay on it.
I know, it's stupid to me as well, but just do it....
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They'd have an aneurysm if they ever saw how we do formation takeoffs/landings, if they can't handle deviations from runway centerline.
[/ QUOTE ]
White coats and padded rooms!!!!
On my CFI-A checkride, I made what had to be the best soft-field landing that I'd ever done....smooth, almost no float, and you could barely tell we were down. The examiner's response?
That would have been great if we'd been a little better on the centerline..."
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Tell him you never stay on the centerline, because there's the potential for other aircraft on the other side of the centerline.
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For some reason, examiners are anal about that big white line down the middle of the runway....they want you to stay on it.
I know, it's stupid to me as well, but just do it....
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They'd have an aneurysm if they ever saw how we do formation takeoffs/landings, if they can't handle deviations from runway centerline.
[/ QUOTE ]
White coats and padded rooms!!!!
On my CFI-A checkride, I made what had to be the best soft-field landing that I'd ever done....smooth, almost no float, and you could barely tell we were down. The examiner's response?
That would have been great if we'd been a little better on the centerline..."
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Tell him you never stay on the centerline, because there's the potential for other aircraft on the other side of the centerline.
I did a couple of dumb things during my checkride.
I was so happy to be done with the oral and excited about flying that I pre-flighted and tookoff with my kneepad and sectionals in my bag in the back seat.
After turning crosswind, the DE told me to intercept a radial. I did that and looked down to strap my kneepad on and realized it was in the back seat.
She was nice enough to take control while I reached in the back and pulled it out. I thought it was over right there but she didn't seem bothered by it at all.
Due to some confusion at FDK, I had to do my final landing ( a soft field) with a tail wind (she instructed me to do this and had her hands ready to take over in case I got in trouble). That was probably the best soft-field landing I ever did! LOL
After my check ride was over and I flew back to my home airport, I realized I had left the aircraft logbooks in the DE's office! So I called her, flew back and picked them up!
So if I can pass doing all this, I am sure you can!
Mahesh
I was so happy to be done with the oral and excited about flying that I pre-flighted and tookoff with my kneepad and sectionals in my bag in the back seat.
After turning crosswind, the DE told me to intercept a radial. I did that and looked down to strap my kneepad on and realized it was in the back seat.
She was nice enough to take control while I reached in the back and pulled it out. I thought it was over right there but she didn't seem bothered by it at all.
Due to some confusion at FDK, I had to do my final landing ( a soft field) with a tail wind (she instructed me to do this and had her hands ready to take over in case I got in trouble). That was probably the best soft-field landing I ever did! LOL
After my check ride was over and I flew back to my home airport, I realized I had left the aircraft logbooks in the DE's office! So I called her, flew back and picked them up!
So if I can pass doing all this, I am sure you can!
Mahesh
avi8tor
Well-Known Member
Just try to relax. If you don't know a question that the examiner is asking don't B.S. an answer just tell them that you don't know, and ask if they would like for you to look up the answer. On the flight portion explain everything that you are doing. Relax, and good luck tomorrow, keep us posted on how your checkride went.
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Good luck!
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MrLeisure757
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You are obviously ready for it. Just go out there and do it man! Best of luck to you.
CaptainChris87
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Good luck!