CFI-to-CFI Newsletter - Volume 11 Issue 3 - 21
CHECKLIST
Checkride
Q
WHAT IS THE BEST WAY TO SCHEDULE
A CHECKRIDE WITH THE EXAMINER AND
WHO SHOULD INTRODUCE THE STUDENT TO
THE EXAMINER?
In some cases, the flight school's
dispatcher will schedule the checkride. In
most cases it's probably preferable if the CFI
introduces the student to the examiner. This
also helps alleviate some of the trepidation a
student may have in contacting the examiner.
A
That said, many students will call examiners
directly when they are ready to schedule the
checkride, since they will know their own
schedule best. Your instructor or flight training
provider may have a couple of examiners they
know work locally and/or are familiar with
their aircraft. In absence of a recommendation,
or if you are looking for more scheduling
options, you can also find a DPE using the FAA's
Designee Locator Search at https://designee.
faa.gov/#/designeeLocator.
HOW ABOUT YOU?
Q
ON MY COMMERCIAL CHECKRIDE, THE
DPE TOLD ME THAT THE FAA MIGHT
CALL ME TO GIVE AN EVALUATION OF THE
DPE'S PERFORMANCE.
I WAS SURPRISED. DO ANY OF THE DPES
INCLUDE THIS IN THEIR BRIEFING AND WHY
DOES IT HAPPEN?
Not only is this common, it is required!
The FAA performs annual observations
of DPEs to make sure they uphold standards-
some of this is done in person, but it is
often completed with candidate interviews
(typically via phone). So, contacting applicants
is one way for the FAA to get meaningful
feedback on how the checkride was conducted.
If you get a call, please talk with the FAA staff
member or call them back and provide honest
feedback to the best of your recollection.
A
Q
HOW DO DPES FEEL ABOUT
CANDIDATES WHO TALK THE EXAMINER
THROUGH THEIR AERONAUTICAL DECISION
MAKING (ADM) PROCESS?
Great! This shows insight and forward
thinking by those candidates and it
demonstrates they are ahead of the airplane and
in control.
A
PEARLS OF WISDOM FOR APPLICANTS:
* Relax, breathe, and fly the airplane
* Have an airworthy aircraft-know if
something is not working if it's okay to fly
* Own your checkride-you're the pilot in
command
* Be in charge, be confident in yourself, be prepared
DO YOU HAVE A QUESTION YOU'D LIKE TO ASK A DPE? EMAIL CFINEWSLETTER@AOPA.ORG TO POST YOUR QUESTION.
https://designee.faa.gov/#/designeeLocator
https://designee.faa.gov/#/designeeLocator
CFI-to-CFI Newsletter - Volume 11 Issue 3
Table of Contents for the Digital Edition of CFI-to-CFI Newsletter - Volume 11 Issue 3
CFI-to-CFI Newsletter - Volume 11 Issue 3
CFI Notes and Letters
From the Editor : When Will I Fly Again? Taking a Focused Flight Review
Checkride Day—5 Things CFIs Should Make Sure Students Have with Them
Safety Webinars: Hone Your Skills— Be Well-Informed
ASI Message: Check Your Fuel Caps One Last Time
CFI News
CFI Tips: A Dream Come True, Safely
Checkride Checklist: DPE Answers for Students and CFIs
Accident Case Study: Lake Renegade
Chart Challenge: Are TFRs Charted?
CFI's Point of View: Professionalism—From Day One
Reality Check: Costliest Insurance Claims?
You Can Fly: Introducing the Champions
Safety Quiz: Aircraft Performance
CFI Tools: Runway Safety
Chief's Corner: The Lazy Hazy Days of Summer
ASI Safety Tip: The Rudder—It Gets No Respect!
CFI-to-CFI Newsletter - Volume 11 Issue 3 - CFI-to-CFI Newsletter - Volume 11 Issue 3
CFI-to-CFI Newsletter - Volume 11 Issue 3 - CFI Notes and Letters
CFI-to-CFI Newsletter - Volume 11 Issue 3 - 3
CFI-to-CFI Newsletter - Volume 11 Issue 3 - From the Editor : When Will I Fly Again? Taking a Focused Flight Review
CFI-to-CFI Newsletter - Volume 11 Issue 3 - Checkride Day—5 Things CFIs Should Make Sure Students Have with Them
CFI-to-CFI Newsletter - Volume 11 Issue 3 - 6
CFI-to-CFI Newsletter - Volume 11 Issue 3 - 7
CFI-to-CFI Newsletter - Volume 11 Issue 3 - 8
CFI-to-CFI Newsletter - Volume 11 Issue 3 - 9
CFI-to-CFI Newsletter - Volume 11 Issue 3 - Safety Webinars: Hone Your Skills— Be Well-Informed
CFI-to-CFI Newsletter - Volume 11 Issue 3 - ASI Message: Check Your Fuel Caps One Last Time
CFI-to-CFI Newsletter - Volume 11 Issue 3 - 12
CFI-to-CFI Newsletter - Volume 11 Issue 3 - CFI News
CFI-to-CFI Newsletter - Volume 11 Issue 3 - 14
CFI-to-CFI Newsletter - Volume 11 Issue 3 - 15
CFI-to-CFI Newsletter - Volume 11 Issue 3 - 16
CFI-to-CFI Newsletter - Volume 11 Issue 3 - CFI Tips: A Dream Come True, Safely
CFI-to-CFI Newsletter - Volume 11 Issue 3 - 18
CFI-to-CFI Newsletter - Volume 11 Issue 3 - 19
CFI-to-CFI Newsletter - Volume 11 Issue 3 - Checkride Checklist: DPE Answers for Students and CFIs
CFI-to-CFI Newsletter - Volume 11 Issue 3 - 21
CFI-to-CFI Newsletter - Volume 11 Issue 3 - Accident Case Study: Lake Renegade
CFI-to-CFI Newsletter - Volume 11 Issue 3 - 23
CFI-to-CFI Newsletter - Volume 11 Issue 3 - Chart Challenge: Are TFRs Charted?
CFI-to-CFI Newsletter - Volume 11 Issue 3 - CFI's Point of View: Professionalism—From Day One
CFI-to-CFI Newsletter - Volume 11 Issue 3 - 26
CFI-to-CFI Newsletter - Volume 11 Issue 3 - Reality Check: Costliest Insurance Claims?
CFI-to-CFI Newsletter - Volume 11 Issue 3 - 28
CFI-to-CFI Newsletter - Volume 11 Issue 3 - You Can Fly: Introducing the Champions
CFI-to-CFI Newsletter - Volume 11 Issue 3 - Safety Quiz: Aircraft Performance
CFI-to-CFI Newsletter - Volume 11 Issue 3 - CFI Tools: Runway Safety
CFI-to-CFI Newsletter - Volume 11 Issue 3 - 32
CFI-to-CFI Newsletter - Volume 11 Issue 3 - Chief's Corner: The Lazy Hazy Days of Summer
CFI-to-CFI Newsletter - Volume 11 Issue 3 - 34
CFI-to-CFI Newsletter - Volume 11 Issue 3 - 35
CFI-to-CFI Newsletter - Volume 11 Issue 3 - 36
CFI-to-CFI Newsletter - Volume 11 Issue 3 - ASI Safety Tip: The Rudder—It Gets No Respect!
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