Private Pilot Checkride Mock Oral

Turrell passed his checkride shortly after this private pilot mock oral.
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[@stainless211]

My man nervous. Dont worry brother, you're only nervous because you care. You'll do fine

[@SuperAirplanemaster]

Well say

[@splats6164]

Needed that thanks. Stage check and checkride extremely soon

[@jadthelad5631]

Atta boy

[@FlywithMikey96]

@@splats6164did you get your ppl yet?

[@user-ez9vp7sh7b]

Its because that costs $$$$ to get to that point.

[@joeangiello9784]

Guy was obviously nervous and you did a great job being empathetic and comforting him while still being effective in your questioning. Great work!

[@blainepetsupplies5354]

When you take your actual checkride. When the dpe asks you questions, ONLY answer what he asks, DO NOT offer any more information or your will just help him ask more questions he might not have asked. You will basically just be leading him into questions which will cause it to take longer and possibly lead you into something you don’t know

[@Rod.Machado]

Yep less talk less mistake, learned it the hard way, failed my first oral check horribly because i wanted to show off and act like the top dog😂.

[@miguelrobb5719]

@@Rod.Machadoalmost like a job interview. Sometimes less is more.

[@watson1zt]

I may be in the wrong here, but wouldn't that just be you gaining more knowledge and making the skies safer for everyone if you don't know something and your dpe has to explain it to you. At least you can't do a quizlet to pass a flying test i guess.

[@Moto848]

​@@watson1zt That's a good way to think about it, but considering the fact that you have to pay the DPE for the check ride and it's several hundred dollars, that would be counterintuitive to all the work and money you've already dumped into flight school. If you fail the check ride, you have to pay again.

[@watson1zt]

@@Moto848 I dunno, if a few hundred/thousand dollars to get extra practice after spending all the money for ground school, etc. is a dealbreaker, you might want to reconsider piloting for a later time when you're more financially stable.

[@DemosthenisMountrakis]

I just passed mine and now I’m waiting for my license in the mailbox, good luck to all the cadets here! Safe skies

[@marcopetrella83]

Ppl faa test are the same in the prep book, during computirezed exam?

[@erickborling1302]

Remember to call it a certificate not a license.

[@NoahHorton-zs6ji]

Safe flying🫡🫡🫡🫡

[@project_amg]

Awesome video! GOOD WORK🤝 To all student pilots: You can do it, study hard, it's 100% worth it if you put fun activities aside for all the gained knowledge. Keep and retain all this information if your goal is CFI... Keep your memorization a ritual. For me, it was quizzing and reviewing all terms every morning and every night. Keep it that way after your written and checkride to remain sharp even if you pause flying. You got this yall, dont stress.💪

[@pilotessentials]

Well said!

[@tallbutshort1124]

What study resources did you use. I'm a chronic non studier.

[@mymyrrah]

Yeah what did you use?

[@BenShaffer282]

@@tallbutshort1124 You should check out the audiobook "How to pass your private pilot checkride" on audible. I really don't like book studying so I found watching videos and listening to the audiobook while driving helps a lot.

[@bertengineer]

"Man I should have eat'in before I came here" Good job man. With the pressure on performed well and learned something.

[@pfflying6275]

Regarding night currency, it's not just 3 landings to a full stop, don't forget it has to include three night take-offs. Pilots tend to take off before the hour after sunset and when they stop after three landings, they are actually one night take-off short of the requirement.

[@benward87]

great job being real and vulnerable sharing this process of learning and growing! Way to press through the nerves and fear my man. It's easy to be an arm chair quarterback these days so refreshing to see some real genuine content from a student.

[@Slindyy]

I’m a commercial pilot with an instrument rating, currently working on multi. My nerves still get ahold of me. It’s something I need to work on, and it gets easier over time, but it’s comforting knowing that all pilots even more advanced than me deal with the same struggles. You will all be fine. Reference study guides published by Part 141 schools, ask for help from instructors outside of your own, and take studying seriously.

[@kurtiscotten1259]

I am in my checkride prep for my private pilots license and this was a great refresher on some areas I haven’t studied as much as I really need to. Just a quick note on some of the edits that you made, you kind of cut out your own question. That left me a little confused sometimes but it was nothing too crazy; overall this was a great video and keep them coming please! Also great job Turrell, we got this man!

[@uselesshero]

I like his attitude. And obviously, I learned a lot more than he didn't know from this video. Fly safe my man.

[@bertengineer]

TACH is not off of oil pressure, its engine RPM. HOBBS is either direct wired to batt switch or oil pressure switch.

[@MBT06]

This is making me feel good, I am in a aviation course in high school, so hearing these terms used in this scenario feels nice

[@johnmerizier1247]

what a champ! he did super well

[@nathanwhitechurch3769]

Love the question and answer approach on the mocks man. Learning so much more that way

[@pilotessentials]

Glad to hear it!

[@amarin253]

Thank you for sharing my friend. Way to stay in that uncomfortable state. Respect.

[@keithmeline7485]

Great video! A tomato flames is tricky in my opinion, since it includes things that you might not have equipped in your Cessna. I learned ACA FOOT SEA + Flaps for night

[@atxpilot]

Video definetly helped! Passed my checkride watching the previous mock checkride!!!

[@RaceMentally]

Which video? Congrats!

[@thinknblue2295]

oh damn its you hell yeah

[@montywhitman5159]

My hats off to the student, please tell him great job!!!

[@coreyjordan2745]

Excellent young man. Good job. You will get your license..

[@erickborling1302]

The reason for the omnipresent discrepancy between Hobbs and tach times is NOT due to the fact that the Hobbs meter starts after you turn the master switch on (Cessna), but because the tachometer's rate of movement is slaved to the actual RPMs of the engine. Fly a low rpm mission, you get less tachometer time. High a rpm flight, MORE tachometer time. This is why a touch-and-goes flight (lots of low-power parcels of flight time) will always give you less tach time than Hobbs time.

[@pilotessentials]

This was a great and detailed explanation! Thanks for sharing it!

[@L.K5050]

Following along at under 3 minutes so far, doing great myself

[@SuperAirplanemaster]

Great video, both of you! You're doing an excellent job. I'd like to offer some advice to the young man in the yellow shirt during your check ride. I'm not sure if the camera is making you nervous, but when you approach your check ride, take a deep breath and relax. Your nervousness is noticeable in the video, and it's clear that you've prepared well; you're just concerned about saying the wrong thing. Remember that if your instructor believed you weren't ready, they wouldn't have signed you off for the check ride. So, always keep in mind to take a deep breath and relax. Most DPEs (Designated Pilot Examiners) are there to help you pass, not to fail you. They will only fail you if you don't meet the required standards. In my experience, most DPEs are supportive and want to see you succeed. So, don't worry too much; just take a deep breath and have confidence in yourself. If you have faith in a higher power, consider saying a prayer to ask for the power of remembrance and confidence in your knowledge. You've got this!

[@onebravotango]

Great video for checkride prep. Subscribed.

[@patm95]

I’ll be nervous man you did great!

[@nutrientdensepermaculture9391]

Good job Turrell!

[@mymyrrah]

Happening with the next two months for me. Very excited but equally nervous.

[@JPower172]

A comment on tach time- tach time is essentially an engine rev- counter, so it's not just triggered by oil pressure, and then counting normally. If you are at high RPMs, it will tick faster, and at low RPMs, it will tick more slowly. At least in planes I've flown, and it's my understanding that it's the case for all piston engines.

[@BrandonBumgarnerbusiness]

Great point I was always taught Hobbs time starts when the engine is on and Tach is based off of rpm. Although a lot of planes have Hobbs meters that run off of the battery master others are connected to the oil pressure sensor

[@belladingdong3396]

Thank you both for sharing this!

[@pilotessentials]

Our pleasure!

[@ibiro868]

we need that instrument check ride oral

[@dustindodd696]

very helpful love your guys videos

[@pilotessentials]

Glad you like them!

[@ChrisPick]

Great work! Used to live in Rowlett

[@clarissainjapan]

this was so helpful! my test is next month. Thank you

[@tiarawilson7999]

Nice another sista ❤❤❤

[@eastendmafia1773]

well done editing the dead space

[@viciousviolet3783]

This seems like a scary amount of stuff to remember. I'm currently looking at doing my first flight and this just seems overwhelming.

[@austinreilly1595]

Same here- got my first next week. As overwhelming as it seems, you take one small step at a time and eventually it builds. How do you eat an elephant? Multiple small bites

[@DWCessna4130]

It actually is somewhat overwhelming to be honest but if you want this bad enough it’s possible. After I got my license close friends of mine started to venture into the piloting world and felt the waters in getting their licenses as well. They were seeing that I can fly myself all over the country and at my own pace and experienced it themselves. Of four friends of mine that were encouraged by me to get their licenses none of them actually finished any of this. One of the guys that attempted all this hot to about fifteen hours and walked away with the rest hardly making ten. This was not a money issue it was a drive issue for all of them. Getting a PPL is no cake walk.

[@DWCessna4130]

And also before anyone thinks that I’m some genius or somebody who was a straight A student in school I was a C and D student in school. I went to college after high school and barely passed that also. May years later went to law school and barely passed my way through and am now a prosecutor and hardly got to that point as well so make no mistake I am no genius. I’ve had to struggle academically through life for a multitude of reasons but I made everything work because I tried. You can do it to.

[@hey9433]

@@DWCessna4130Thanks man. This was reassuring

[@jacobprimero6706]

Once you fly more often and get your ground portion, it’s all natural to your brain, even for me I didn’t know if I had what it took but I took the risk and invested into it, when you start your checkride prep you will cleanup a lot of the info you’re unsure of and you will already feel like a private pilot, my checkride is in 3 days and I can say I feel ready

[@williamcolson]

Great video

[@pilotessentials]

Glad you enjoyed it ◡̈

[@JayLongfellow]

Did well my man

[@aaronvandagriff332]

Great job! I would add the question on the weather side when in flight and you clouds forming that you would not expect (because weather can be unpredictable) How would you find out what the weather was doing? I was asked this question on my oral and he failed me. Sadly I could only afford one exam so I ended the pursuit of getting my license. My instructor offered to pay the rest of my training because he thought i was doing so good and he wanted to train me all the way up to my commercials. I reluctantly turned him down. I was getting so stressed about everything cause i was working a full time job and di from 0 to 40 hours within 6 months. Note: he was also working a full time job on the side besides training me. I loved the guy and could not have more respect for him.

[@RoyalAviatorRepo]

Getting my private pilot license was one of the most fun things I’ve ever done. I thoroughly enjoyed it. Now, I’m starting to use my pilot license to repossess cars and create KZbin content! 🤘🏻

[@robsteal3887]

"Don't worry I'll edit all of that out" not... You know the stuff, you did well..

[@TheJayMoses]

What happened at 12:50? It’s a hard cut and we don’t hear the explanation for the 100 hour question.

[@myly6856]

I’m just as nervous as he is Lord 😂 literally he rubbing his arms his fingers and so am I

[@terencekearney9136]

was there a second part? didn't see it on the side panel

[@miguelrobb5719]

I’m confident with this check ride video…. But no two checkrides are ever the same

[@InsightAndMotivation]

Curious, why'd you leave the airlines?

[@jackTabsCode]

What’s with all the cutting? Skipping through critical parts

[@captclyde7233]

You need to keep doing these for different certs and ratings 😊

[@pilotessentials]

Is there one in particular you are wanting to see?

[@captclyde7233]

I'm already at the airlines, but there are few videos out there like these that are current for young men and women to see and learn from. You do a great job and would see the industry benefiting from more of these

[@loveoneanotherasihaveloved8327]

@@pilotessentialsyes instrument, single engine, and multi engine! Your Channel is too good and edited well to save countless time for viewers! Thank you

[@michaelkeller9308]

@1:15 - not to split hairs here but FAR 61.113 states 200TT not PIC (production testing does have a PIC requirement) Although I’m sure any company who would employ you would require pic more than 200PIC making this point irrelevant I would hate for that one DPE to ruin someone’s day

[@cleblanc94]

Thank you! As a somewhat "new" private pilot, this caught me off guard too. I seem to remember that it was 200TT, not PIC. Took my checkride in September 2022 and remember this coming up.

[@analisesoraya4664]

It cut off..wheres the continuation?

[@christianhearn290]

Manny fold pressure gauge

[@MrSam-db1vw]

Very well and it's different from the other big use because your guys dig more to make sure that the student comprehend the subject would you please add more like this in the future I give a like & subscribe to your Channel thanks a lot

[@dominicbalochiandad3523]

Is this similar to a real oral?

[@pilotessentials]

Thanks for your feedback! More to come 👍👍

[@project_amg]

​@dominicbalochiandad3523 It is very close, just expect deeper questioning in some areas like this ~~~ Ex: What model engine do you have? Then: What are the performance numbers? Then: Explain the 4 stroke system for me Then: What are the functions of engine oil?

[@dominicbalochiandad3523]

@@project_amg what engine does a Cessna 172N and the oil i only am so bad at operation systems it’s so annoying to learn about

[@38Flyer]

What's the deal with the jumping editing?????

[@seanhaughey2144]

whats up with all the hard cuts throughout this? good info but lots of cuts that make it hard to hear the full answers

[@christianb5892]

great video, but the choppy edits cut off some essential parts.

[@pilotessentials]

Thanks for the feedback? Which part?

[@coreyjordan2745]

Q: How do you get a radio license? I want one! Can you send me the link so I can apply now. I'm a current student in a program to get my private pilot license. Plus, I am getting a degree in Aviation Management. Thank you. Awesome video.

[@ab7221]

can you add some subtitles? My listening is English is limited

[@chrisharrigan9706]

The skipping around creates a headache please stop doing that during questions and answers. Some answers either end up not getting answered fully or just not getting answered. Otherwise very insightful video that is a huge help for check-ride prep

[@leopoldomedinataveras7583]

questions, to be a flight instructor. Does the flight instructor who is building their hours flying also have to teach ground class and give oral exams like this one to the students or is another teacher or does the flight instructor have to teach all of this as well.

[@pilotessentials]

That's typically part of it but that is not necessarily what has to happen.

[@tylerike2979]

I thought Hobbs time ran when the engine rpm was over a certain threshold ie flying?

[@pilotessentials]

You've got them switched, that happens all the time. Hobbs time is used for measuring the amount of time an engine is operated! and it's the time that pilot's are supposed to log in their logbooks. This starts when the engine starts. Tach time measures the amount of time an engine has been used at a certain rpm threshold. Hope this helps ◡̈

[@erickborling1302]

Oops the examiner agreed that a POH must be on board. Incorrect; it must be an AFM for that specific airplane. Why? See 14 cfr part 91.9: which fails to connect the dots between W&B and the AFM. An AFM will have that specific aircraft's Weight and Balance data, which you also need according to "ARROW." You don't have to do a W&B calculation for every flight if you are operating with the same load you used before, but if you are challenged on the ramp or by your examiner to justify your loading, you can use the AFM to perform those calcs right then and there. A POH will not help in this case, and is not what the reg requires. It's an Airplane Flight Manual, not a POH or Pilot Information Manual (Piper).

[@akivatalansky]

What is the deal with beards for pilots? I've seen various things online. Are there any laws against beards, or is it just not allowed by certain commercial airlines and the air force?

[@SepOn35]

20:39 I burst out laughing 😂😂

[@RoIDGAF]

Where are you instructing?

[@pilotessentials]

Parrish Aviation in Dallas

[@liliiavoevodina6245]

Oh dear! Sooo lucky here in the UK we don't need to do any "oral" stuff...9 ground school theory exams were more than enough.

[@Nellyb537]

Yes we do & mostly you’d be asked on what u got wrong on ur theory that’s why u keep updated on all before skills test.

[@toddrichert2749]

The weight and balance does not list what type of transponder is on the plane .. at least no w/b i have ever seen.

[@iLLuminatedWithDren]

He said the equipment list

[@Lewis.Linnchannel]

Is this exam actually 30 minutes?

[@kilacami1158]

Not really … 😂 it can last up to 3-4 hours

[@Lewis.Linnchannel]

Well, crap!@@kilacami1158

[@Tommmmas]

Why'd you leave the airlines?

[@AbsoluteGears]

Former airline pilot why did he quit?

[@pilotessentials]

To run the flight school full time.

[@bruhmanflight]

They love putting brothers on the spot don’t they?

[@rapinncapin123]

🤣 It's to help him! That brother did his thing.

[@dwighttaylor5107]

❤❤❤ it

[@TB-um1xz]

Wow, former airline pilot. Ballsy move.

[@seandonohue6793]

“SinEERRRRios”

[@nurnurka1190]

I'm 2 weeks away 😖

[@pilotessentials]

You can do it!

[@mymyrrah]

How’d it go?

[@logankeltie7273]

I like the videos, but ya'll really need help editing.

[@locus2639]

why so nervous for a mock? was this not his normal instructor?

[@cadederrick6751]

Because he’s on a video that thousand will see

[@locus2639]

@@cadederrick6751 lol I didn't even consider that.makes sense

[@brentbusby74]

I appreciate the content posted here, but this vid is borderline unwatchable due to the complete disregard for editing.

[@DiegoPerez08]

This video is terribly edited

[@BobbyGeneric145]

121 to instructor? No thanks!

[@pilotessentials]

121 to owner