Checkride Tips InTheHangar Ep19

Checkride in your future? We talk to a DPE (Designated Pilot Examiner) Joe Casey, about the do's and don't of checkrides, plus Joe tells us his number one tip for nervous student pilots.
Joe Casey: www.FlyCasey.com
Special thanks to TCN Studios studiosattcn.com/
Sponsored by Serendipitous Films s-films.com/

[@FlyguyChevy]

I was so immersed in this I didnt realize almost 20mins flew by, what an absolutely amazing production this was!

[@ridesar]

Great stuff! As a PPL student this was a great help! Thanks!

[@divindave6117]

I would want this guy to be my DPE

[@TakingOff]

No doubt!!

[@motor2of7]

Great show. Thank you for doing this. As a student pilot I appreciate the variety of topics you cover.

[@flyboyrog3713]

Joe is a class act...great interview!!

[@almarasco8088]

Joe I appreciate you honesty I was the student pilot that scored low on the written, I took my check ride with the local designated examiner and after the oral and practical the examiner told me it was a pleasure flying with me . That made feel really good never was able to take a written test very well. Thanks again.

[@hiker2742]

Joe is one groovy dude! His whole attitude is positive and a real trippin scene! I applaud him for his hard work and dedication to the aviation community! Rock on Sky Soldier!

[@speedygonzales9090]

Excellent topic and a great guest. Thank you !!!

[@chriscard3424v]

Great video! FYI: when I scored a 100 on the private knowledge test I was not surprised that I was better and smarter than the other 99%, BUT then I only scored a 98% on the Instrument knowledge exam and my ego was literally knocked down a couple notches! 😭

[@miltonbrinson5874]

Thank you for the advise. Makes me feel a little less nervous already.

[@01bullitt]

Great video with excellent information. :-)

[@richardroberts8516]

Awesome channel,,,great info! Thanks!

[@kristenbutcher4687]

This was a very worthwhile video with a DPE who would make anyone do their best. I hope my upcoming checkride has a DPE like him!

[@frazerpeterson2857]

Great information, keep the good stuff coming

[@jackbego6571]

Thank you, this was a very beneficial video.

[@joro18d93]

I love this info. My PPL DPE was an absolute sweetheart of a gentleman and made me feel so comfortable. My Instrument DPE was a professional A%#hole. I failed the practical test and yes it was my fault when misunderstanding ATC instructions on an ILS. However this man loved to say "don't argue with me" and banging on my altimeter. It was a nightmare. The only reason I went back to fly again was because I didn't want to start fresh with a new DPE. Thank you for your input on the subject. Love this show.

[@pattmahiney]

Found this two years later and I questioned the live audience before realizing this was pre-covid lmao. This was pretty encapsulating. Thank you for sharing. Loved to watch it

[@TakingOff]

Thanks Phil!

[@johnsea06]

Great information and a very enjoyable video. Also very timely as I’m just over a week away from my IFR check ride. 🙏 🙂

[@TakingOff]

Best wishes!! My IFR checkride was my toughest... so far. Will be doing my CFI in 4 weeks.

[@almarasco8088]

You will do fine that was my hardest rating to get, working on my A&P now so I can work on my own airplane.

[@johnsea06]

Thank you! Sounds like your toughest check ride is yet to happen! You’d be a great CFI for the lucky few. I’m looking forward to my IFR check ride this week. Dodging clouds all the time is gets old when I’m trying to get from point A to point B. Lol. (not complaining)

[@rfriesen1644]

I've had the great privilege of knowing Joe for a few years now. I purchased an airplane through his company services and continue to do my annual proficiency flight checks with him. He is a true gentleman and a man of great character. As an flight examiner he creates a relaxing environment for often tense pilots. As he said "i'm here to see if I would feel comfortable having my loved ones fly with you". Joe has a wealth of knowledge that assists in making us all better pilots. In my humble opinion he one of the best PA46 trainers in the country.

[@joecasey8444]

That's a really good looking shirt, huh?

[@beaterstang0898]

Good stuff!

[@dunntexas]

I’ve had the pleasure of knowing Joe as both a DPE and an aviation enthusiast. He is indeed, a class act. What he described in the video is exactly how the practical goes. He creates an environment that is as relaxing as that day can be. He is very thorough but very fair in his evaluation. The description he gave of flying his loved one was exactly what he told me on my instrument check ride. That has stuck with me every time I fly with someone at my side from that day on. Good stuff.

[@shyammohabir8283]

When I did my Checkride - the flight portion - at my base airport, Class D, he asked me to do a short field take off clear obstacle ahead and as soon as I took off and reach cruising altitude, the DPE asked me to put on the hood and fly a specific heading; he allow me to fly it for about 10 mins. He was ensuring that I can maintaining airspeed, altitude, and heading. At the end of the 10 mins of flying under the hood, he took control of the aircraft and ask me to bend my head down, while he was putting the aircraft in an unusual attitude then asked me to recover. Then he asked me to take off the hood and do a diversion to another airport, he asked me how long will it take to get there, what heading I'll fly, what is my wind correction angle, and how much fuel will I burn to get there. On my way to the Alternate airport, he pull the power of the engine and he was checking my emergency procedure. He then asked me to do a steep turn, power on/off stalls. We headed to a Class C airport, he asked me to do a soft field landing, a touch and go, a right climb out, we head back to my base airport.. When I landed, taxied off the airport and park the airplane, the told me Congrats .. I got 100% on my written exam, the oral exam he grilled me on aerodynamics, weather - Metar/TAF, FAR/AIM regulations, Aircraft systems - fuel, vacuum, electrical, weight & balance/ ARROW stuff - It was fun, I enjoyed it!

[@sammalone4988]

Will save this vid for the future.

[@75876]

Great video, thank you for posting. I wish one of the questions to the DPE would have been. If you failed your check ride more than once how would that affect you getting on with the major airlines? Or even with a regional or cargo airline?

[@pilotchristy]

I believe that answer will vary from airline to airline. I’ve been told certain airlines prefer no failures, where others will allow one or two. It just depends.

[@buckshot704]

“…the pill for nervousness, is preparation…” -Dan 😎👍

[@InspireFGPN]

I've busted checkrides for things like short field landings or not using my carb heat on a instrument checkride. While other guys pass with no worries but go on to get violations. I've literally seen a guy taxi right over a light and kept going. I literally have nothing nice to say about DPE's. I completely disagree that the FAA hire DPE's to help shape or mold future pilot. I fail and they send me back to my CFI with minimum explanation. On a positive note, this is a great video for student pilots.

[@rondunlop985]

I'm actually less afraid of not passing than I am of crying if I do.

[@LoadingStudios]

So here are some questions that I have. How do I choose a DPE? How can I find them in my area? Do they have their own websites? What kind of questions should I ask when choosing one? Are there any DPE's that also instruct?

[@TakingOff]

Great questions. To find a DPE, you can start here: www.faa.gov/other_visit/aviation_industry/designees_delegations/find_designees/ I think most DPE's are CFI's. But they cant be your DPE if they are your instructor (I think). Maybe others have better answers? Chime in everyone.

[@avia3089]

Fail my initial CFI for missing two questions

[@TakingOff]

Oh man! Bummer.

[@justplanefred]

sad see so few likes on this video...

[@alk672]

I find it shocking that there's no correlation between the written test score and how the oral portion of the checkride goes. Basically the same material, there is no way it's true.

[@TakingOff]

Possibly one reason is that some study for the written to take and pass the test without actually learning. Then hopefully learning during their training.

[@alk672]

@@TakingOff I'm not sure how that would work, but even if certain people manage to do that - no correlation whatsoever?.. No way.

[@patbrown1808]

Actually, he's right. The written test doesn't do much more than test your 'rote' knowledge. It doesn't really get into 'correlation'...the highest level of learning. The oral, when properly done, is a mix of 'rote' and 'correlation'. In my experience as a DPE, candidates do well if I say, "What do you need to do to be current and legal", but if I say, "How did you determine that you're qualified to act as PIC for today's flight", they stumble all over themselves. I've asked them the very same question, but in a slightly different way. Here's another example, "You're approaching to land at an airport in Colorado. It's at 5500' MSL. What are you thinking as you are getting ready to land". I could have asked, "How does high density altitude affect the performance of your airplane". Again, virtually the same question, but the first one makes them think, while the 2nd one really doesn't. I hope this makes sense.

[@alk672]

@@patbrown1808 I have a checkride soon, so we'll see :) I understand the difference between the two exams, but still I refuse to believe that someone who took the time and effort to rote-memorize the material to a point where they scored nearly 100% will show average knowledge on checkride. That's just not how human behavior works :)

[@patbrown1808]

@@alk672 good luck on your ride! BTW, I did two check rides last week where 1 guy got a 70, and the other guy got a 85. The 70 did great. The 85 did so poorly that I had no choice but to issue a disapproval. Hated to do ot.

[@travisbarnes4802]

Plan on doing it twice. This is a money racket.

[@2Greenlid]

Disagree, just know what you’re doing a be prepared, they tell you what to prepare for, I’m guessing your written score wasn’t great either?