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@ 04:06 PM, February 17
Congratulations, Brady! I know you've been studying really hard - and it paid off!
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@ 04:41 PM, February 17
I think the main thing about examiners is that they want to make sure you really understand what you're talking about and haven't just memorized everything. They will know what you missed on the written and will probably ask you something about it.
Here's a tip for you: Your instructor should know the "hot buttons" for the examiner he refers you to. Things the examiner will focus on and bust you for if you don't either know it in the oral or show it in the airplane.
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@ 06:17 PM, February 17
Hi Brady. Job well done!!! For me,the oral test was a breeze because I was able to confidently answer all the questions. I also took the approach of treating the test as visiting with the examiner. I also did make a color photocopy of the result sheet to put in my memory scrap book. You have a lot of fans that are rooting for you.
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@ 07:37 PM, February 17
Brady, congratulations! I have no doubt you will do well in the upcoming exams. Thank you for doing this video blog. It has been great seeing your training unfold and may have given me enough inspiration to seek out sport piloting myself.
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@ 10:34 PM, February 17
Great Job Brady! I've just been on a 3 day long, have to watch all Brady's videos kick and must say it's awesome that on the day i finish watching all the videos, you pass your Knowledge test! Great Job again. And Hello from South Florida!
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@ 08:42 AM, February 18
I think it's just the opposite! I got a 93% also. We had an FAA examiner come up to Yokota (Tokyo) AB from Kadena (Okinawa)AB Japan.I did my oral and practical with another guy who didn't do so well on his test. His oral took over 2.5 hours and the FAA examiner said he wanted to talk to him some more later. I went next and mine took about an hour. It's all about confidence and if you really know what you are talking about or just memorizing. The guy I was with knew all the material but he would start WAY over thinking it all and confused himself. I was asked a lot about charts since I live in Japan and have to be able to fly in the states also. Japanese charts are slightly different but close. He wanted to see that I knew where to get the answer if I didn't know it right off the bat. He also checked me on operating limitations (time to wait after diving before flying, bottle to throttle time, passenger restrictions etc.) Don't sweat it. If you are as much as an aviation geek as me, you'll have no problem! Just keep flying...you got this!
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@ 10:19 AM, February 18
Definitelty know the "hot button topics" for your flight examiner!
Also, if you don't KNOW the answer to a question you should at least KNOW where to find it, whether on a sectional, in a facility directory, or in the FAR/AIM.
Not knowing either is a BAD thing.
Something else...don't think of it as a "final exam", more like a review of what you've already been taught. Much easier to be relaxed and confident that way!
Now get back up in the air, and GOOD LUCK!
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@ 10:27 AM, February 18
Very envious. I found this site trolling around facebook, and I too hope to start training someday. Watched all of the vids, and it definately looks like a blast!! Found my self smiling and wanting to head out to the airport :) Great job and keep it up.
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@ 11:01 AM, February 18
Thank you everybody for the tips (keep 'em coming). I like Paul's advice to think of the checkride as a conversation with the examiner. Reading the advice here is already helping me know what to expect and how I should approach the checkride. I still have some training to do before I'm even ready for the checkride (like cross countries), but it's good to start thinking about it now.
Keith and David: My favorite comments on this blog are when I learn that this blog is encouraging others to start their own flight training. Learning to fly has already been one of the most fulfilling, challenging and rewarding things I've ever done.
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@ 02:15 PM, February 18
I was VERY nervous when I did my written as well.. Congratulations! You're right it's a HUGE milestone the pressure of having to go back and tell my instructor I didn't make it also helped me to really study hard (I got 95%). As far as the practical goes, again I was very nervous for that as well. A word of encouragement though it wasn't as bad as I think I made it out to be in my head. Don't let that allow you to take it easy though. I believe the DPE knows that most of us are nervous and I think that helps a little. Advise I can give is this... when practicing your "S" turns, turns around a point, Etc... try to keep as close to "Perfect" as possible. My instructor got after me if I lost or gained more that 50Ft in altitude or my speed was 5 knots off during my training so that when it came time for my test I was used to being well within limits. Good luck I've enjoyed watching the videos a lot!
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@ 02:49 PM, February 18
Hi Brady, Am enjoying your video blog... my husband & I plan to start on our flying adventure here shortly, but, in the meantime, we are learning so much from your blog as well as numerous websites. Please keep in touch with us and we'll let you know how we are doing in our endeavor. Thanks, Deb & Quinn
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@ 06:28 PM, February 18
Great Job Brady! This is one milestone down, now only one to go. As far as the oral and practical go, just be confident in your answers and the examiner will drill you until he finds something you don't know. Most examiners are old flight instructors so they are going to try to teach you something during your checkride so don't worry about knowing everything.Once he finds something you don't know, he will teach you about it. On my checkride we got into a discussion about glass panels and I only had .5 hours in a 172 with a G1000. Great job again and keep it up.
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@ 12:46 AM, February 19
Well done Brady. I passed my light sport certificatioin on September 20, 2008. I highly suggest the checkride cource CD-Rom from a major school with the married couple as teachers, last name rymes with sing. This check ride simulation was done in a Flight Design CT but most light sport planes are similar. It realy put my mind at ease as if I had already done it once before my actual check ride. Again good job keep up the studies and flying. Your flying skills and book skills need to be in sync on Check Ride day. Paul
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@ 09:55 PM, February 19
Congrats Brady! I was a bit nervous when it came time for my private pilot exams and checkride. When I got home from class at the community college, I just NEEDED something aviation. I found myself clicking each of your videos. I think you will be an extremely proficient pilot. Keep up the good work! If I see you at Airventure, I'll be sure to say hello!
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@ 07:18 AM, February 20
Hi Brady,
Congrats on the written test! I am a 17,000 hour pilot who has not instructed in light airplanes for 20 years and am now teaching 2 of my sons to fly a supercub! I am picking up alot of the finer details watching you and your instructor and my boys can relate to your highs and lows of learning how to fly. Keep up the great work! As for as the practical test, through 30 years of military, airline, and civilian check rides, talking to students that have used the examiner before can take a little of the pressure off. You still need to know everything and be razor sharp, but knowing his pet subjects cold will put you and the examiner at ease and set the tone for the rest of the exam. See you at Airventure.
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@ 07:52 AM, February 20
Don't give up! Great Videos. Got my PPL yesterday and your "Learning Plateau" is SO TRUE. "Confidence building, Decision Making, Study Study Study. BANG ON. Don't stop with the Video blog. Excellent information!
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@ 09:18 AM, February 20
A couple of points on your upcoming checkride. Note these are from a sport pilot examiner and writer/producer of the ASA sport pilot training materials.
First, your rumor "I've heard the better you do on the written test, the harder the examiner grills you during your oral test. Is there any truth to this rumor?"
Pauls response: In my opinion, No truth to this rumor. In fact, I would say the opposite. As an examiner, I look at the written test results as a measure of how easy the checkride will go. I have found high scores mean an easier checkride for both. I look at the missed questions highlighting weak areas from the knowledge test scores and focus questions on areas missed "if" they are part of the checkride tasks. With all the books and CD's listing all the questions and answers, the written is almost a no brainer if you are willing to put the time into it. From my viewpoint, this rumor is false.
Your question "Any tips as I start this next phase of training?" meaning the checkride.
My best advice for preparing for the checkride is to get the ASA Checkride package (book/DVD). The DVD shows you what a checkride is like, and the book has all the questions examiners ask.
If you do not have this package, e-mail me at paul@sport-pilot-training.com and I will send you one to use/review. This covers the oral and the flight.
Most sport pilot examiners and instructors use this "Sport Pilot Checkride" book as their basis. Do not go for your checkride without one.
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@ 10:06 AM, February 21
Congrats Brady! Regarding the oral part of the check ride, I would say just the opposite. The Examiner will know you have the written material down pat, so he will probably be spending most of the time asking you material NOT covered on the written. The ASA Practical Test Standards book is a good source for studying that material. Good luck!
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@ 10:10 AM, February 21
P.S. Meant to say the ASA Oral Exam Guide, although the PTS will be useful too...
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@ 11:06 AM, March 06
Leave your shovel at home on checkride day! What I mean is, it's easy to dig yourself a hole that you may have trouble getting out of. Try to answer the questions you are asked without unnecessary elaboration. It's easy to get caught up in trying to spill out "everything you know". Confidence is good, but overconfidence can cause trouble. Despite it's overuse I have to say it...'try to relax'. Both you and your examiner want to see you succeed.
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