Private Pilot Checkride: Oral Exam (Tips, Advice, Experience, How I studied)

This is a video about my Private Pilot Oral Exam! I hope this helps you, as KZbin was one of the best resources while I was studying. Read on for more helpful things:
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VIDEO GUIDE:
0:00-1:00 Introduction
1:00-5:23 Basic stuff you should know
5:24-6:32 Know your written exam results!
6:33-10:31 Airspace, Charts, my mistakes with them
10:32-12:57 My flight plan for the test
12:58-16:05 The binder I brought to the exam
16:06-17:26 Other stuff that helped me, misc. stuff, outro
17:30 My most embarrassing moment
PEOPLE/WEBSITES THAT HELPED ME:
My friend Abbie's channel (she makes great content and has an awesome video about her checkride which helped me a ton): / guthyjuki874
Rod Machado: / machadopilottraining
Fly8ma: / @fly8ma.comflighttrain...
Mzeroa: / @mzeroaflighttraining
Boldmethod
www.pilotsofamerica.com/commu...
www.flightexam.com/Privateprob...
www.cram.com/flashcards/piper...
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www.flyingmag.com/safety/weat...
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LIST OF THINGS I BROUGHT TO THE CHECKRIDE:
-DPE fee
-Current sectionals
-Completed weight and balance chart with envelope plotting
-The foggles
-Totaled and signed logbook
-Knowledge test paper report
-Medical certificate
-Student pilot certificate
-Photo ID
-Complete XC
-Performance calculations
-IACRA 8710 form
-POH
-FARAIM
-Chart Supplement US (Current)
-Charged iPads and iPhone
-E6b
-Plotter/ruler
-Maintenance records for Piper
-Headphones
-AROW
-Kneeboard
-Printed out airport taxi diagrams
-My lil info sheets about airports
-Emergency airport info
-Snacks
-Water
-Deep breaths
-Quick reference facts about the piper
-Weight and balance templates and copy of envelope
-AD’s
-Weather printout
-winds/temps aloft
-prog charts, surface analysis charts, etc.
-TAFS and METARs for the day
-Blank copies of:
-All performance charts
-Required for climb and descent
-List of alternates and plans
-NOTAMs and TFRs
Sorry I say "um" so much, lol.

[@flywithhan]

Hi everyone! I know I said I'd email a photo of my flight plan to anyone that asked, but I never thought this video would get any more than 100 views or so. I've gotten too many requests to keep up with at this point, sorry all! -Han

[@abrahimh.h2570]

send me one pls :)

[@divineakwei4918]

But pls the flight plan are u the one who will do it on yur own or they will teach you how to do it

[@DillonG1435]

I've probably watched this video 8 times now prepping for my checkride! My binder is amazing thanks to you! Checkrides tomorrow and feeling a lot better about it!

[@braydenmethven4672]

did you pass?

[@DillonG1435]

@@braydenmethven4672 I did pass Feb 9th was my PPL check. Examiner was impressed by the binder and it just made everything so much smoother having it ready to go when he asked for it.

[@bossknight6922]

Congratulations!

[@CalvinKing70000]

I appreciate hearing about you experiences. Thank you for sharing!

[@PandiTheBear]

If you’re still out there reading comments, thanks for the information. Doing my written this week and hoping that I can knock out the rest of my training within the next two months or so.

[@phantomquinn315]

Same here! Hope your written went well and good luck on the rest of your trainingg

[@charlyperez1636]

Congrats girl..keep flying!!!✈

[@jlyalls]

Awesome video Hannah! Thanks for the information!

[@AsheBauquier]

Thanks! I’m just starting to study for my Checkride and this is really helpful.

[@legosnazzy]

Thank you for putting the time into making this video. I’m super close to scheduling my checkride. I will be referencing this video a lot more!

[@billychambers6659]

Love this...I'm about to start the journey, but you're explanation of experience is great!

[@hangarnut5660]

Very detailed. Thank you for posting this info!

[@conceptor]

Hannah, YOU ARE AMAZING!

[@greatgom]

Thanks for helping with my upcoming Check Ride. I lol when you got yourself in the face with binder page. Great stress reliever, to cute! Fuel story was great too.

[@jonathanflores3169]

Thank you I’m taking my check ride next week this was really helpful

[@OlogyTechnology]

Great video! Very informational! Thank you!

[@apbeers]

One of the best and to-the-point prep videos so far

[@jeffcooper5557]

You did a great job with this video. Helps out quite a bit. Been out of flying for a long time. Working on getting back in the air. Thank you,

[@jacoblambert1838]

Thank you for sharing! Congrats!

[@MulveysMooney]

Excellent! Very well done! Great recommendations!

[@aaronmatthews2889]

Thank you for your help. I also follow you on Instagram. You have come a long way. My checkride is next week. Keep up the good work. A good pilot is always learning!

[@Will10111]

Taking my checkride in a month, thanks for the tips!

[@walterperrault]

Hi Hanna, congratulations on getting your pilot's license. I would love to see more videos of your journey that would be awesome

[@hannibaltexter]

Your video is seriously amazing. Going to make my binder, would’ve never thought to do that.

[@owenmartin1721]

Hey thank you so much for this I’m taking my Private Pilot check ride on September 14 so I wasn’t exactly sure what to use to study and what to focus on and this helped a lot! Thank you so much calmed me down a lot.

[@khungus]

Great tips! You prepared thoroughly! Thanks for sharing!

[@flywithhan]

Thank you!

[@tiffanyheter3543]

Omg. I need your binder. This was amazing, thank you

[@TheHellfire007]

Common question I've heard many times regarding airspaces- dpe points at random airport (will definitely be uncontrolled, under a B and a C)(they really look for one lmao) and it goes like "Imagine you're in a rocketship, going straight up. Walk me through every airspace you're going to fly through, surface to 60,000 ft". Really helps with understanding airspaces and their layout.

[@flywithhan]

I didn't get the "surface to 60,000 feet" question, but I would imagine it's a possibility you could. But yes, pointing to any airport is fair game. Mine asked me about this tiny little airport in the middle of a Charlie that had a SFRA, as well as airports near our home airport. Also: I said this in the video but seriously.... have the Chart Supplement US on hand!!! My DPE pointed to an airport in G airspace on the chart...but since charts aren't revised as often as the Chart Sup., it actually had changed to be a class E! Be careful! They'll get you with that stuff.

[@cyberdelicxp9125]

Airspace had to be explained to me like this until i understood it

[@ahmadtheaviationlover1937]

Hannah Neill where did you get that book from I want it desperately

[@JosephHHHo]

Thank you for making this video, came out great!

[@kareemsharaiha6302]

I wish I had the organization skills you have damn that Binder looks insane

[@chancedowning2171]

Taking mine tomorrow thanks a bunch

[@samanthacaswell4996]

this video answers all the questions i had lingering. thank you sm, i have my checkride in 2 days!

[@KarlHansenandcompany]

Great prep... and great vid Hannah :) Funny too!

[@JohnSmith-bc1pe]

Appreciate humor, especially “bonus” story at the end. I’m glad all worked out. 👏

[@user-bp9cn4hl9s]

Thank you so much! Very helpful video!!

[@MichaelRicksAherne]

So incredibly useful. Thank you!

[@csmihaly]

The information what matters not fancy videos with music, no apologize needed, great video, and congrats on the checkride. Thanks for making this.

[@taylorbailey9166]

yo you're amazing for this, thank you for the great video.

[@CSchaef02]

This is so helpful, thank you!

[@yamilrx]

Thanks for the info. It was very helpful. I'm finally doing my check ride in 2 weeks after 3 yrs of flying.

[@king_georgieo57]

Great video! I currently am working on my private license, and work at an airport. I've had a few moments like your last clip, it absolutely sucks! Congrats on obtaining your PPL!

[@jeffcooper5557]

Been watching your acrobatic flight training. You have come a long way in a short time. You are doing awesome things in the Extra. Lookout Patty Wagstaff.

[@murdock7286]

Kick ass video! Great job!

[@troyc333]

Hi Hannah, I arrived late to your video but congratulations 3 years later. Now that you are a seasoned pilot you can share even more of your experiences as it is important to many of us.

[@sebastiansantosvelasquez1982]

Amazing video .... It helped me a lot of ... thank you so much !!

[@MrViniAU]

Thank you for this video, mine is coming up.

[@erika8u]

Thank you SO much for posting this! I have my checkride next month so this put me more at ease to know what to expect. You’re awesome. 👍🏼

[@flywithhan]

Thank you, I'm glad I could help! Good luck!

[@Tija92]

Just passed my checkride this week! Thanks for the advice and the story haha. I didn't spill fuel on myself but I did have an alternator failure during my flight! That made things interesting for sure!

[@paulevans8240]

Thank you! Excellent job!!

[@mauricioperez5982]

Hannah, Thank you so much. Just passed my written and check ride is coming around pretty fast. You are very detailed, super pro in my view. Will follow your advice. Hope you always fly safe & high. God bless you.😃💫🛫

[@jj6457]

Just stumbled across your video. Appreciate it as I’ll be going for my PPL soon. So here we all are watching every video lol thanks for the help

[@beesbitchinkitchen7288]

How exciting! I'm just starting my private. Thanks for this info :)

[@flywithhan]

Awesome! Best of luck :)

[@kristinknightpace9978]

This is super helpful, thank you so much!

[@colinkokholoh]

This was very helpful to watch. Will be doing my checkride probably in a few weeks near where you did yours - I fly out of KRNT. Thanks for the video... and sorry for laughing (at you) at your last story, but it was funny. Good to know I'm not the only one who's going to be a nervous wreck.

[@artanndoni7048]

Great video useful info thanks for posting

[@dougpeck4624]

Great job, Hannah! Actually the BEST prep video I have watched …😊 PLEASE do a video on flight portion of checkride! You are age of my great grandchildren! Amazing job! I will be going for my checkride in next few months…SO glad I saw your prep video!😊

[@eddiecox9308]

Wow, im blown away, you sre so well prepared, i have the same guy on my check ride in one month. I appreciate your help in presenting all the material

[@cpl_ethan]

Taking my PPL checkride tomorrow, this was very helpful to hear what its like!

[@stowjoker342]

How did it go?

[@joetroyner]

@@stowjoker342 Legend has it, his checkride is still going to this day..

[@mr.wholesome]

@@joetroyner I guess so hahaha

[@Peterpeterpumpkineater1000]

Thanks for this, super helpful!

[@LOVETHATGUY12345]

I have two weeks left, I will hope this helps!!!! Will follow this up!

[@giovannigullace5206]

Thank you so much this deffinetly helped me a lot!

[@Lophlight]

I’ll be taking my Checkride in about 10 days and Your video is probably the best from all that I’ve watched... U really helped me focus on stuff I didn’t think about.. Thank uuu✊🏽

[@tylerbitz]

This video is extremely helpful! I am not too far through my training yet, but I am getting close to taking my first solo flight. I figure that it is never too early to start preparing for the oral exam! This really helped put it into perspective on what types of questions the examiner will ask and how to handle the questions. I tend to overstudy and worry about everything, so let’s hope it isn’t a problem! I do think the flight portion would be interesting to learn about from your perspective, if you ever feel like making a video about it. I would definitely keep watching any future videos of yours, as you do an amazing job at explaining things! Would you be able to send me the picture of the flight plan? A lot of times it helps me to learn when I can see a final product and then understand how it works. My instructor hasn’t really taught me anything about it yet, but he gave me the sheet. Thank you for making this video and sharing your stories to help all of us who are preparing, and I wish you the best on whatever your goals are for your pilot journey! 😊

[@ryans.5998]

Thanks a lot, Hannah. This video was awesome. I'd love to see a video about the flight portion, as well.

[@flywithhan]

Thank you! I'm currently trying to study for Instrument so I might be a little delayed with that, and then I plan on just de-briefing the Instrument after. Maybe I'll make both videos at once.

[@ryans.5998]

@@flywithhan Sounds good, best of luck! Looking forward to both.

[@indyjons321]

REALLY helpful. Thank you so much! Well made video too!

[@flywithhan]

Thank you!

[@johnmerizier1247]

Congratulations 🎉thank you for sharing

[@GetSchmoked]

Watched this last night, took my private check ride this morning, passed with flying colors! Honestly really great tips , I wanted a way to check the materials I was bringing against someone else and this was perfect!

[@GymPilot]

This video was so helpful! My eval is in a couple of weeks and I feel like I am a mess, but this really helps put things into perscpective and a great way ahead for getting everything organized. Thank you!

[@flywithhan]

Thank you! Being organized is key!

[@NorthwestAeronaut]

Great video Hannah! I’m up in Hillsboro. Hope to see you around sometime!

[@kipkap787]

Hey Hannah! I saw this video last week and it was invaluable prep for my checkride (extra applicable that I'm also in Seattle). I love the humor and the pointers. Thanks for helping me pass!

[@flywithhan]

Hey! That makes me so happy to hear, thank you! I'm so glad I could help. I felt it's my civic duty to share this with student pilots haha. Congrats!

[@kipkap787]

Hannah Neill totally agree! I wanted to make one too but I don’t think I can top yours haha

[@samthepilot223]

Passed my checkride on May 08 2020 for my private pilot. Used your tips, really helped. Even though I didn't have to look up any questions. I will do a video and post on my channel as well.

[@BustaGrill]

Nice video. Checkride is next Wed and I'm almost freaking out. Thanks for the laughter at the end...

[@hamzashahid-nw5ub]

Very helpful , thank you

[@joshuahunter2825]

Thank you. You were helpful

[@patrickwilliams5194]

Great video! I have my checkride in 6 days. This video helps out tremendously!

[@flywithhan]

Awesome, glad it helped! Good luck!

[@flyincowby8364]

thanks for the tips got my check ride in a week

[@melindajordan9343]

Excellent work on all accounts, Hannah! You are clearly a high achiever and the AvGas incident proved it! #FlyOn

[@flywithhan]

Thank you very much!

[@meganz4672]

My check ride is scheduled for this coming Monday. I appreciate you posting this. Your story at the end and how you ended it made me laugh out loud. I needed that laugh and story to calm the nerves 😊 congratulations on getting your ppc!!

[@flywithhan]

Best of luck! I'm glad you found humor in one of the worst mistakes I've made😂 I doubt anyone could be as nervous as that! Thanks so much!

[@tjbrown333]

Awesome video! Got mine in a couple weeks and it’s nice to find a current take. Thank you! And congrats!

[@flywithhan]

Thanks! I tried to include as much as I could remember. #1 tip honestly is: don't forget to breathe! You've got this!

[@tjbrown333]

Hannah Neill Just did my check ride today and passed!

[@flywithhan]

@@tjbrown333 Welcome to the sky! Congrats!

[@LesGainous]

Yes, please review your practical (flying) part of the exam!

[@patm95]

Best checkride video I’ve watched. Please keep up the content. I’ve also learned as long as I don’t dump avgas all over myself I’ll consider it a success!😂

[@vintagejake]

Wow! I'm so glad I didn't see your video before my check ride - you were way better prepared than I was, I would have panicked big time! I passed but really, your preparation was incredible. Great video with great advice BTW.

[@flywithhan]

Thanks!

[@chiragrao4714]

I passed my private pilot checkride on September 18th, and starting my instrument rating training on October 1st!

[@george9398]

Great Video... I'm thinking about going for my license. Congrats on getting your license

[@jbroheretoday]

Excellent. Thank you.

[@gregoryhill5222]

Thanks your video is helpful

[@RuvimAbaras]

Thanks Hannah !

[@digitalpilot6854]

Check out the prepware app too. It's made by ASA and it is literally this book in a app form

[@sirjosefofhessen4527]

Good stuff on prep for ppl check ride I be flying in the PA-28-161 warrior II out of kmkc working on my ppl now goal is ATP

[@iammrvain]

Hannah thank you so much for posting this. I’m getting ready in the next 30 days to have my check ride and I am as nervous as a long tailed cat in a room full of rocking chairs. Hearing your input seeing the resources that you used but knowing despite a tsunami worth of 100 low lead you made it through. Your inspirational!

[@flywithhan]

Wow thanks Chuck! Hope it went well!

[@iammrvain]

@@flywithhan It did! 6:6/21 I received my private pilot certificate. I am now 35 hours into my instrument rating planning my cross country!

[@theevilmeister]

15:00 very thorough. I can see why you passed

[@vinsavi]

This is VERY useful, you are articulate and I learned a lot!. I hope you can create a video on the process of learning to fly like thinking out the maneuvers or how your or your CFI structured your learning , what things were difficult to learn . I am finding that my lessons fly past me but I dont feel the plane like my CFI does or quickly reacts , yet - newbie and all. Basically any tips on how to watch out in the learning process. THANK YOU!

[@flywithhan]

Thank you very much, I appreciate it! I'm definitely planning on filming more videos in the next few weeks related to being a student pilot, I've just gotta finish more filming and editing but they'll be coming out soon! :)

[@RyOnDrums]

Great vid

[@abbieamavi]

*I know I’m late, but this video was so through and well done Hannah!! I love how you added “deep breaths” to your “what I brought to the Checkride” list in the description. I didn’t open up my faraim in the exam either!* 😂🤷‍♀️ and thanks for the shout out, kind of you! 🥳

[@flywithhan]

Abbie thank you! It was stressful to put together but I felt the information was so important for student pilots to hear😫 You can never bring enough deep breaths😂 You're the best!

[@eddiexoc8430]

Excellent job.

[@hsingh3468]

so sooo helpful Thankyou

[@Jaybirdtheword]

Great video and thanks for all the helpful advice! I’d love to know where you got the art behind your head

[@susanbechtol4481]

Hi Hannah. My checkride is in about a month. I’m a senior citizen but a former high s hook principal and I loved your video. I’m very very nervous and I don’t know everything I need to know. Thank you again.

[@hendersona49]

Great Video!! Not sure if you are still viewing responses due to high Volume but if you want to upload the planning sheets creat a generic drop box and upload them..make them public and put the link in the notes

[@warster321]

love binder!

[@CroyCinema]

Thanks this helps a lot.

[@hectorcolon9277]

Thank You Hannah🙏🏽