The Bright Side of Failure - Lesson Learned!

Fellow citizen of the internet, Moses here. This is The Moses Kabandana Podcast - Where conversations worth having are had. I failed my private pilot's exam...twice. Life's good and there's plenty of lessons that are buried in most failures. I'm now a better pilot thanks to, partially, having failed my checkride a couple of times.

[@amynoel7060]

Thank you for being vulnerable with us, and allowing us to learn from your mistakes.

[@ENergyJimP]

I failed my private twice before I finally passed. I became a better pilot because of it.

[@tsilikasp]

I failed my IFR oral and could have easily failed my private pilot checkride. DON'T GIVE UP!! NEVER SURRENDER!!

[@victorcovarrubias3606]

Thanks for your honesty brother. Most people making videos just talk about how perfect there lifes are. There is a young lady that just says how she comes from a family of pilots and everything is super easy God bless brother.

[@erich930]

I recently got my instrument rating, and I failed my first checkride attempt. It was definitely a good learning experience for me. It me realize how a good pilot is always learning!

[@Avgeek0926]

Having such courage to share this with us is prett amazing. Failure is one of the recipe for success! you got this!

[@pilotgianni]

Great message! It takes courage to talk about our failures. One cannot but admire the way you candidly talk about your experience and the way you're trying to better yourself. I wish you the best for your career in aviation!

[@PilotSavvy]

I was going to add a similar comment but your wording is nearly word for word of what I was thinking so I decided to comment on your post and give you a thumbs up instead.

[@rickytarr8585]

My instructor has told me the same thing, in different words. That I "overthink things too much". When I have a task instead of choosing the best way to me (right or wrong) I try to calculate three or four things simultaneously to find what other people might think is the 'best way'. I think this is what "getting in your own way" means. You know how to do it, so just do it. If it is wrong, you learn and adjust to go forward. I can relate to you. Thank you for sharing.

[@MosesKabandana]

That’s a great insight, thank you for sharing that lesson.

[@SuperTexasBlues]

nicely done, and i'm glad you stuck with it... i have a way to go for my checkride and it terrifies me... i'm using your advice to learn to get out of my own way CONGRATS on passing your exam!

[@MosesKabandana]

You got this! Don’t forget to chair-fly. A lot. Good luck 👍🏾!

[@houstonfly]

I am a pretty average (maybe below par) pilot but have passed private, instrument, and commercial check rides. The instrument is by far the most grueling. My strategy is always to do the check-ride day in "chunks". Don't think too far ahead. Remember this will take time. When the oral is done, take a bathroom break, double-check the weather, get some water, etc. Now do the check ride in stages: preflight (take your time), get situated in the plane (no rush), start the plane (no rush), get your clearance (no rush), double-check the atis (listen 2x if you have to), Just take your time do one maneuver at a time. Pretend like you are alone and you are showing yourself how to do these maneuvers. Lastly think "this is going to be fun" and put a smile on your face: when one is smiling performance has shown to increase; releases dopamine. You'll do fine.

[@Chance-ry1hq]

Failing a check ride is probably saving a life. If you aren’t ready, get more training, and get ready, OR stop flying. It will save your life.

[@davisandotube]

Failing a check ride is fine. There are a lot of pilots that never had a check ride failure and impecable record, yet got into accidents and major accidents with airlines. There are different kinds of people. Some people are good at tests others aren’t, doesn’t mean they will perform bad in a none check ride environment. Just keep on it, if you fail you will learn, that for sure. Keep it up and keep flying, enjoy it. You will get over it and you will become better. Thanks for the video

[@blainepetsupplies5354]

No necessarily true, maybe failing for emergency landing is unsafe but failing Because you landed 5 feet too short on short field landing doesn’t mean you are a dangerous unsafe pilot.

[@comcfi]

It just means you didn’t meet the required standards.

[@Angela_Dimitriou]

Stop flying for what ? You can fail cause you didn’t trained well , like you said , get more training and give it a try , if you don’t belong to the sky’s you will notice it from the first 3-5 hours of dual ! You will fail in aviation and maybe get yourself in dangerous situations if you think you know everything and you are born pilot , nobody is born pilot and we all learning everyday trying to be more safe up there and get more knowledge every day , every day till last flight ✈️❤

[@blainepetsupplies5354]

Not sure who you think you are telling someone to stop flying. Sorry to tell you but you’re not the God of aviation!

[@pilot_nas]

That’s a very brave thing to do - putting out this video. And yes, that’s the most important question is how we deal with a failure - which everyone must face in some shape and form. Congratulations on earning your wings

[@lainebreeden4182]

Thank you for being so open and honest in the video, but even more so with yourself. So many people see the word “failure” and take it as a defeat. It’s often the biggest source of hope and (eventually) success, if you treat it right.

[@davidcooper1680]

Congratulations on your candor and your perseverance.

[@larrysouthern5098]

Go back and get back on that HORSE.... LET GO OF THE PAST... GO BACK AND DO IT AGAIN!!!! 🐦🐦🐦

[@paulschannel3046]

Gosh, I can't get your message off my mind. Have to make another comment. Your message resonates a lesson for all people in all walks of life. Don't focus on our failures but rather what caused it and then perhaps the most important part... WE TRIED!!! So many don't even reach the point of failing because they're too afraid to even try! Again... thanks for posting your story. I am happy for your success! Blue skies and tailwinds brother.

[@MosesKabandana]

Blue skies and tailwinds to you as well :)

[@AllenPortman]

Dude I appreciate you being open and transparent with your experiences during your check-off testing! Hey this can happen to anyone especially when experiencing situations where a person starts going into a brain infarct over-load panicking mode. The main thing is that you have a great attitude and spirit in which you were open and honest with accepting areas that you failed in...but came back and conquered!!! Thanks for sharing!

[@av8rgrip]

If you are the type of person who goes into a panic mode then you need to do some serious self reflection

[@aviatordalala]

Nice video mate! Never stop on your dreams, just try to remember why you started. I am happy you already passed 🤟

[@grantbrown7594]

Thank you so much for making this video man! I have my check ride in a couple weeks, and it’s people like you, who are brave enough to share your experience, that helps all of us out. Blue skies man!

[@MosesKabandana]

Good luck on your check ride. Blue skies and tailwinds!

[@bryce7285]

You will be fine. Go by the ACS. They tell you everything they are going to ask. They won't ask you everything on the list, but if you can do everything, you will pass. Happy flying.

[@grantbrown7594]

Thanks for the advice! I've been going through it and feel comfortable with most of it. Just can't help feeling slightly nervous still. I'll respond on this thread after I've taken it with an update! @@bryce7285

[@ADifferentVibe]

I failed my first private checkride because I didn't recognize the Class C transition and nearly clipped it. I just didn't recognize the boundary on the GPS and the DPE had to remind me about 100 feet before and I turned. I fixed it next time and passed. It happens and it sucks but don't give up! I honestly think failure is guaranteed during the aviation journey and anyone who says otherwise has no business ever being or judging a pilot. Don't give up bro! Appreciate your honesty and congrats!!

[@MosesKabandana]

Thank you for sharing.

[@av8rgrip]

I say otherwise. Never failed a checkride over 35 years of flying in both the military and the airlines with almost half of that as an Instructor Pilot, same goes for most of my peers. If you find yourself failing multiple checkrides you need to do some serious self reflection. Aviation is unforgiving.

[@benclayden8670]

Thank you Moses. That was a wonderful message. I got the PPL in 1981 and lucky enough to have made a fantastic career flying. There will be many check rides in your own career, some will be a struggle for sure, but follow your dream, do what you love, and the rest will take care of itself. After 36 years flying professionally I still love going to work every day. You will too.

[@MosesKabandana]

Thank you for sharing! I’m glad you’ve had a wonderful career flying.

[@MrChris1293]

Keep in mind that most people will tell you failures are not a issues. But I’m going to give you a perspective from eyes as a JetBlue hiring captain. We look at all rating and their check rides, at 2 failures you are almost always boarder-line in our not hire able column. At 3 failures especially if in instrument rating, your application will be denied automatically by our application sorting software. I say this with realistic measures and not trying to bring your moral down but try your hardest to not have another failure. Your check rides are your hiring transcription. Captain Torres JetBlue

[@MosesKabandana]

I appreciate the feedback, Captain Torres. Will keep that in mind. Blue skies and tailwinds!

[@DNModels]

So many failures on pilot checkrides means either that the system is seriously flawed or it is rotten from the inside. Imagine if there were so many on driver's exams. And if a lot of people argue that plane is more dangerous, no it isn't. Nor for your, nor for the rest. The responsibility is kinda equal.

[@kevinb.jonesphotography4571]

Great video! Fail forward

[@ousmanetraore3038]

much respect, brother. you're a true man.

[@toddcianciulli921]

Congratulations Moses. Great video and fantastic advice. Thanks for sharing. I passed my oral a couple of weeks ago but no flight due to winds being over my minimum. Supposed to do practical in 2 days but 60% chance of rain predicted. Ugggh. Fingers crossed that weatherman is wrong.

[@timlahr6572]

Buddy you just told my story !!! I am at that second failure wondering if I made the right choice !!!

[@MosesKabandana]

Thank for sharing. Take time to thoroughly understand where you failed and why! It is often in the face of failure that we get to know who we really are. Good luck and blue skies.

[@MichaelHsu95]

Great video!! So inspiring. You are right, failure is inevitable, but you got to pick yourself up and keep going. Never give up! I love that you got a free checkride, that’s amazing! Keep going

[@MosesKabandana]

Thank you for the insight🙏🏾

[@SaxPilot525]

Thank you for your video my brother. I really don’t want to sound mean, but your DPE was correct. Twice in the video you said, “I started to panic.” PICs (Pilots in Command) really can’t do that in the face of an emergency. I can’t allow my family to go up with a pilot who will panic, and that’s what the ACS standards are there to test. Have you read through them? I don’t want to say that you’re not fit to be a pilot ever, but not right now. Changing DPEs won’t help, but I’ve got some real questions for your CFI! Where did you get your endorsement for the written test? I used a combination of Sporty’s and Gleim and scored 100% on the real exam after studying over 1000 sample questions. How many times has your instructor pulled power in your lessons and asked you to run through ABCDE?! Airspeed (this is where you throw that trim wheel down)-Best place to land-Checklist-Declare the emergency (squak 7700, 121.5)-Egress (open doors, shut off all fuel lines). If you’re panicking I’m guessing your instructor has never gone through this with you? Or you haven’t had enough repetition. You need to be able to chair fly through an engine out emergency completely from memory. Take a step back, evaluate your finances for this endeavor, and change instructors, not DPEs. He never should have signed you off for your checkride without going through multiple “mock” checkrides in advance. Hope I spoke with love, not condemnation ❤

[@MosesKabandana]

I appreciate the feedback. Thank you for taking the time to watch!

[@bryce7285]

You're spot on. Idk how you could be panicking on a Sim engine out on a checkride when that is a part of litterslly every checkride. Might be a bad CFI but could be confidence thing. Keep flying, it'll catch up.

[@thejackbox]

You wouldn’t be pitching down for best glide in most cases. Most of the time you’ll pull back on the yoke to gradually lose airspeed.

[@SaxPilot525]

Which way do you turn the trim wheel to bring the nose up? It’s down. For nose down trim wheel goes up. If the plane is a Piper it’s a crank on the roof. Don’t miss the point. @@thejackbox

[@DaveDivesIn]

Superb video, respect Brother. I have my stage 4 check tomorrow, test soon…

[@alk672]

The reason I failed my first attempt was because I turned over a wrong bridge. I was departing a busy class Delta on that pretend cross-country that DPEs have you plan the day before, and I needed to fly a visual departure that I've flown for a year (the entire duration of my private training) prior to the checkride. On top of that, I knew I'd need to fly it a month before - since the DPE gave me the cross-country in advance - and for weeks I flew that departure every single time I would go to the practice area to do high airwork. A couple of times I flew it twice in the same day. You take off, you fly over a lake, and there are two huge bridges that you can probably see from space. You have to turn over the first one and follow it inland. It is absolutely not possible to do it wrong even when you're doing it for the first time, let alone 300ths. With the examiner in the cockpit, I did it wrong. I overflew the first bridge and turned over the second one. It should have been over right there, but the DPE gave me another chance. I did some other stuff ok, but my mentality was completely shot and I eventually messed up something else that I'd never messed up since I could remember myself fly, and ended up being a failure. The thing is - if you're not used to taking these kinds of tests, there is simply nothing you can really do to prepare except experience it. I've taken thousands of book knowledge tests, including oral tests, so the oral portion of the checkride was a non-event. It felt boring. But I've never done anything that would prepare me for the flight portion, and looking back - there was absolutely nothing I could have done. If it wasn't the bridge - it would have been something else. Just roll with it, unless you're planning to fly professionally these failures don't matter. If you do - it sucks, but 2 failures is probably not the end for you. Overprepare for the remaining checkrides and make sure you get them the first time.

[@MosesKabandana]

Thank you for sharing your experience! Blue skies.

[@hardy2k11]

Some individuals have failed over 6.....and still have a good career. It truly is about what you learn

[@Michael-iw3ek]

Failing sucks. But better to learn from your mistakes on a checkride than on your first flight after checkride! And once you pass, no one cares how many times it took you to get there.

[@MrChris1293]

We definitely do care when reviewing applications to many and your application is thrown out. I has personally denied multiple applications for 3 or more check ride failures especially a failure in instrument

[@Michael-iw3ek]

@@MrChris1293 Really? Wow I didn't know that. Thanks for correcting.

[@MrChris1293]

@@Michael-iw3ek yes, alot of students have that notion that check rides don’t follow you once you pass, and that’s completely false. When applying for a major we look at everything. How many check ride failures, how many test scores below 85, any documented mishaps. All that is taken into account and majority of the time 3 or more failures is instant denial.

[@adama2569]

It all depends on your DPE. My oral lasted 30 mins and most of that was the DPE talking about his family. But the flight portion was totally different. Luckily I knew how to fly the plane. Good luck. Keep trying!

[@ZenithE8]

Congrats on your perserverence. Thats what its all about

[@piper0428]

I recommend an instructor than can see your faults blind folded! I had the experience of walking away from instructors. The key word is “Professionalism “.

[@paulschannel3046]

WOW!!! What an inspiring video. You have a gift of bringing out the positives in the event of failure. I love your sign off comments about when you fail at something only then will you find out who you really are. Congratulations on that PPL!!!

[@MosesKabandana]

Thank you sir. Good day to you!

[@TOAJET]

You will never learn from doing it right. Lessons learned only come when we do thing wrong.. If the day ever comes and I hope it doesn't, but you will remember exactly what to do from that experience. Have a safe future of flying.

[@Billy_Built]

Yeah buddy this is it! Document your journey of getting your license! This is your sign

[@irishcurse65]

Congratulations on passing. Nerves got you on the first 2 fails. You made ZERO excuses. You took the blame. You pushed through and finished. That is all that it matters. I had to fly from Rhode Island to Maine for my checkride. 4.0 on the Hobbs. I didn't have to bring a instructor.

[@pboston6RR]

Thanks for the soul searching at the end. I needed that kick-in-the-pants just about now so I will go tackle the issues that wake me up before the sun and just get it done! Thanks agin. P.s. The thing I remember most about my check ride 40+ years ago is that the landing was an “arrival”, not a landing. It was so HARD that the examiner looked out of the side window to see if the landing gear had come up out of the top of the wings, and he said as much.😮 But he wanted the first third of the runway and I gave it to him!😂

[@eliyahkaz]

When you turned base despite saying you're extending downwind, you fell a victim to "expectation bias" as explained in 14 CFR part 91 PA.III.A.R3

[@mauriceevans6546]

Failed my practical twice for light sport. Simple mistakes. Passed in june 2020.

[@tdkeyes1]

Cuddos for having the guts to talk about your difficulties. Failure is a learning experience.. as long as you execute the proper correction.

[@vivek6187]

Study study study checklist checklist checklist practice practice practice.

[@neverfox]

Maybe I’m not fully understanding, but it sounds like you had never done a simulated engine out prior to the checkride, or at least never taught that pitching for best glide is the number one instant reaction you should have. If that’s right, I don’t know how your CFI could have signed you off without giving you that instruction and practice (every time you are dual). They failed you.

[@buzzypeterson1147]

Ah. Don’t worry about it. I’ve never really had a student that started with me fail. But I worked at a school where there were 5-6 failures per student. They are all commercial pilots now. The emergency landing is an important one. Most trainer planes will go to best glide with full up trim. I’ve had 13 engine failures in 7000 hours. So that one is important. Don’t ever change where you will land. You need to A airspeed best guide B best place to land C cocpit check (this is where you check all the red controls D declare emergency 121.5 and 7700 E arm elt and prepare to evacuate (pop the door open) Learn that like the back of your hand. If you do have a bad time, doing these things and talking through them will really change your outcome. But you’ll be fine man. Just keep on going.

[@adt1017]

I failed twice. I'm actually grateful for it. I learned a lot from them.

[@KevinW8BRY]

Keep after it. Don't be like me an not fly enough. So many people including my self have believed the lie that failure is not an option. Great job staying after it and congratulations to you.

[@TheRenegadeAV8R]

Absolutely fantastic video, thank you for posting it. I appreciate you being candid and willing to share your journey. I hope I can learn from your example.

[@mariomorris2572]

I failed my Instrument check ride. Passed the second. You got this keep it up!

[@micclay]

I'd admire you for talking about this. Life isn't a highlight reel.

[@douglasdeoliveira658]

You will make it bro! Dont give up I know it mess up with your confidence, but put it behind do your check ride mentally as many time as you can and don’t live the airplane without your ticket!

[@jkn111111]

I feel like a lot of your issues were due to training not being properly administered. I don’t think it was the DPE I think it was your instructor.

[@yurdme4015]

Follow the 10 commandments Christians and ask for forgiveness and repent from your sins so you go to heaven!!

[@EchoKilo]

I just passed my checkride last week. Probably one of the most stressful events in my life and I’ve been a flight paramedic for almost 27 years.

[@MosesKabandana]

Congratulations🥳

[@Hawker900XP]

I’ve given hundreds of check rides for most certificates. While the 141 schools generally accelerate the training, I can’t say it makes better pilots. So much to learn in a relatively short period of time. Instructors can only teach so much. The good news is that most students are self motivated. You’ll be flying an Airbus or Boeing one day if you don’t let people discourage you.

[@MosesKabandana]

Thank you for your feedback! Blue skies.

[@farmontherange]

Very very very good video and great message! Glad you persevered and got that ppl! Great perspective for sure!

[@GrimshawAviation]

I am glad you're not giving up! Keep going and everything is a learning experience! How is your confidence level with yourself? Trust me, you do not want to be in a plane when you're not confident that you can handle almost anything thrown at you. It would be a bad time to lock up mentally when you're in trouble.

[@MosesKabandana]

Great feedback. I was confident enough to trust in my training and my ability to fly but not too confident to think that I’m indestructible!

[@America2gether]

Your honesty and relating your thoughts will save many students time and money. The biggest upside is the safety lessons learned. Well Done!

[@bg1788]

Thanks! I am terrified of failing the check ride.

[@descendantofphineas7785]

I have been a CFI AGI for almost 40 years. What the examiners look for is Confidence in operating the aircraft, being off altitude in a turn is not a fail. If you know you can do a steep bank and hold altitude , then you just do it. The examiner is not in the plane, you are PIC, he is your passenger and you are flying him somewhere, show him you are a Private pilot. I would not sign a student off for a check ride unless they were ready. 44 students one year 43 passed first time. Confidence!!! My recommendation.. Good luck.... :)

[@MosesKabandana]

That’s an amazing pass/fail ration, great job.

[@bryantturner97]

You sound like a guy who does not like to waste his time....but 38 days from first flight to the practical is pushing it for anyone. You'll get more comfortable with more time in the air which will lessen a tendency towards paralysis via over- analysis and relax you to the point of being able to hear & follow ATC instructions better. From what I can see, you have all the makings of a fine pilot. But Rome wasn't built in a day & there's no substitute for experience. Hoping you get back in the air soon while all that knowledge is still fresh in your head and build upon it. Look at it as more of a marathon than a race and you'll fly farther. Best of luck to you in your aviation pursuits! Fly safe.

[@MosesKabandana]

I appreciate that insight! Thank you!

[@WJRAGGS]

I'm glad that you didn't give up.

[@CentralBlock]

how long did it take you studying for your written test

[@MosesKabandana]

Took me a few weeks of studying on and off through Sportys. I didn’t prepare as much as I should have.

[@CentralBlock]

@@MosesKabandana do i have to read the aim too when preparing for my written

[@MosesKabandana]

@@CentralBlock It's literally the Information Manual, so yeah...don't ignore it.

[@hey_itsashley.j]

Thank you so much for being honest and transparent, not many people are being real about their journey. And especially on tiktok they make it look so easy and thats misleading because some people will go for aviation not prepared of the reality

[@MosesKabandana]

The journey is certainly arduous but worth it. Thank you for the feedback.

[@Vet2241]

If you failed twice, who is signing you off?…….that’s the problem, when you said, “you don’t know me”….he does know you and that’s why you failed twice….failure is not all right especially in an environment like flying. Other pilots are expecting you to follow and understand atc instructions, not to mention a passenger you may be flying with. You are responsible for your actions. Failure to follow atc instructions or not knowing where to land in case of an emergency could kill you or someone else. So failure is not alright when it comes to flying……as the saying goes, “would you be comfortable putting your family on a flight this guy”. ABSOLUTE NOT…….

[@MosesKabandana]

You raise a valid point. The consequences of our actions/inaction, especially in aviation, can be quite catastrophic. That is why we train tirelessly and continue to learn.

[@RC-ol7eg]

Great information, great presentation. I appreciate you sharing your personal experience. Nobody likes to let others know they failed, but we all do. I’m terrified of taking my final test. I’ve passed the written and scored 78. There are all these stories of people making 90s I feel somewhat inferior in regards to scoring. I just completed my solo check ride and I was initially scared but so proud afterwards. Thanks again.

[@MosesKabandana]

Post here again once you’ve passed your practical 😁

[@dustinengel4852]

Thank you for being open, really enjoyed hearing your story. This is helpful for a student pilot!

[@MosesKabandana]

I think most people should also document their experience…it would help a bunch!

[@livnrluvsng]

Congratulations, you overcame your doubts and got your PPL certificate! Failure is an important part of life. It's humbling and gives you a different perspective. If you think about it, you're all keyed up to pass the checkride and once you're disapproved, it takes alot of the burden away because you're only going to be tested on those maneuvers that the DPE disapproved. I'm 64 and did my seaplane rating in Feb. I failed the checkride as well on glassy water landings, idle and step taxis. It took me another few hours before I changed instructors and within a half hour I nailed everything. I then passed the checkride. It was only afterward that I realized that during my PPL, instrument and commercial training, I never trained with only one instructor. Flying with two or three instructors gives the exposure to different personalities and training methods that really helps to better understand the maneuvers. I'm sure that you've heard this before. Now that you have your cert. it's a license to learn, so go up and decide a mission with goals each time you fly. If you think you need more training or have questions or doubts about something, grab an instructor for a lesson. Blue skies!

[@MosesKabandana]

Blue skies...thank you for the feedback!

[@reyesben]

Congratulations on passing and maintaining a good attitude. You may want to consider if accelerated training is the best method for you? If you plan to be a professional pilot, you want to try to have a great record of performance moving forward because, pretty soon, all test outcomes (scores, pass/fail attempts) will be recorded by the FAA and will become your educational transcript, so to speak. I’ve read about this, although I’m not an expert. So, future employers will be able to look back on all test scores and it could become a factor in hiring. In the past, just having the ratings was enough, but now your transcript may help or hurt. When you are “in your own way” this is usually a symptom of a rushed learning plan, because you have got all the details but haven’t built the wisdom to put it all together. That takes some time. Take your time to get ready and ace all the practice written exams before sitting for the real one. Check out shepherd air test prep. You are an impressive and positive guy and I look forward to following your progress. Best wishes!

[@MosesKabandana]

Thank you for the kind words…I’ll keep that in mind lock g forward:)

[@Blockie13]

Glad you shared this story. I’m about half way through my training for my PPL I have my A&P I had failed my airframe practical (it’s definitely mentally tough) and got to start over where I left off. So the check ride sounds similar to that? If you fail at a certain point you can come back to just finish up what you didn’t do?

[@MosesKabandana]

Yes, but I believe you have to retest within a certain amount of time for that to apply. If you wait too long for a retest, then you’ll need to start from scratch. Good luck!

[@INSTANTDOWNLOAD]

I failled my commercial trucking checkride once because there is always a personal opinion from examiner, but passed and when i went to work,nobody bothered about how many times i failed ,the shortage is so severe if you leave pilots and drivers ,the company will end up suffering

[@jenmal898]

Thank you for sharing your story! 😊

[@brucesummers4006]

Congrats on your PPL. Your humility and willingness to own your mistakes will make you a better pilot. We learn more from our failures than our successes. Good luck in the future.

[@MosesKabandana]

I appreciate the kind words!

[@farangeddie]

MOSES! Make more flight/pilot videos man!! Mount your camera in a safe stationary place in the plane and share your journey with us. This video performed the best on your channel, because you are a pilot, we want to see your journey especially in aviation.

[@MosesKabandana]

That’s a great observation…my intention isn’t to turn this into an aviation channel, but I’ll keep sharing my experience. Thank you for the kind words and for watching.

[@farangeddie]

@@MosesKabandana Okay, got ya, just thought you'd like to know that your flight journey is very engaging and we are rooting for you all the way mate

[@Etli]

Thank you for sharing your story!

[@Havanafly]

Bro.. how come... follow the checklist, read it many times, and lots of chair flying.

[@MosesKabandana]

Chair flying really does help!

[@abrahamnemani3907]

Don't give up and continue learning and mastering the items you missed on your checkride. I look forward to your next post on this channel announcing your successful passing of the checkride.

[@blainepetsupplies5354]

He already did pass. He literally said this is a month later. His 3rd attempt was just flying to another airport and back and got his ppl

[@abrahamnemani3907]

Great news. @@blainepetsupplies5354

[@yoltzinbonequi6589]

Don’t worry man things happen I failed my first checkride bc I was so nervous on them oral that I could not speak at all so I cancelled, then I failed the 2nd time bc I didn’t see a mode c vail in oral then the 3rd time I said enough of this and passed it all of it it happens for a reason!

[@MosesKabandana]

Thank you for sharing!

[@PghGameFix]

Thanks for sharing... it's not easy to admit that you messed up. But good you you. You will get it next time.

[@serverninjas]

Thank you for sharing your experience. Not easy to do and will help more then you know.

[@alpenglow1235]

Your failure is also YOUR INSTRUCTOR'S FAILURE. Pilots are risk managers. There should never be any risk.... of failure. Your instructors should go back to flight school and learn how to analyze skill and good judgement. "The successful outcome of the maneuver should never be in doubt." This is language from the PTS, the predecessor of the ACS. This concept of doubt is important in aviation. There should never be a doubt that an airplane, or one of it's systems, will fly. There should never be a doubt that a takeoff can be followed by a landing. There should never be a doubt that you can land with that crosswind, and gety stopped on that short runway, and maintain control with all that snow and ice. If you are negotiating with doubt, you are gambling against risk.

[@chrisgill1302]

I failed my first checkride...I completely missed the airport I was directed to go to. A little asphalt runway with an intersecting grass strip. Never been there before, but the examiner wanted me to land there following emergency procedures. I was so nervous I didn't even recognize that I was right on top of it...just kept flying and looking for it. After a few minutes she said...You have failed. Had this been a planned flight, it would have never happened...I'm pretty meticulous when it comes to planning. Went back a few of weeks, and 4 or 5 hours of soloing, later and passed it...I wasn't as nervous the second time around and kind of knew what to expect. It is an intense experience and can be overwhelming. Stay calm and fly on. Good luck!

[@raphass22]

Fail fast, fail often, succeed eventually 🎉

[@MosesKabandana]

Fail often…I like that!

[@112295jafari]

Congratulations

[@RAPR117]

Why did you seek a different DPE when you failed twice by the initially? Seems the initial was failing you for a reason. The second DPE passed you in 25min????? The DPE was a lazy rubber stamp. Kind of feels like you seeked out a rubber stamp DPE. They all have their own reputations, so all instructors know. I hope you are fully ready and fly safe buddy. Don’t become a statistic.

[@MosesKabandana]

Great insight. Safety first.

[@DaBladePwn]

Doesn't sound like you understood what happened. Sounds like lhe conpleted 98% of the checkride and came back just to retake flying into an airport with tower. I garuntee the other DPE he had would have done the same thing and called it good

[@RodClarkson]

Thanks for sharing and great advice. See you in the skies.

[@MosesKabandana]

Blue skies!!

[@garywelch5174]

Appreciate your honesty an openness. I'm sure it will help some pilots. Many flight instructors don't talk about the true reality of aviation. That is, your airplane want to kill you. That it happens every day. That unless you take this more serious than anything else in your life, you are going to die in an aircraft accident. The first failure is very hard to understand. Your airplane wants to kill you and your loved ones every time you take off. If there is only one thing you need to understand about being a pilot in command, it's what to do when your engine fails. Some pilots are never able to accept the true and harsh reality that the airplane you fly WILL kill you. And unfortunately it will likely be the time you have your wife and kids in the plane. Only when you accept the reality of this, train for it, are mentally prepared for it, are you ready to be a pilot. I personally have no problem with incompetent pilots who end up killing themselves. It's their life and in this case, stupid kills. But all too often they take some poor innocent person with them. Some people don't have the mental strength to be pilots. To be able to focus and think clearly in a life and death situation which you WILL face at some point in your flying. Honestly, you need to ask yourself if you are really taking this DEADLY serious? To completely botch the most critical task in all of aviation shows a frightening lack of understanding of the seriousness of flying. In my opinion, you need to spend some time looking at the gruesome aviation accident photos and then picturing your loved ones in them. Perhaps then, you will start to understand the true magnitude of incompetence and a lack of serious commitment to aviation. Not trying to pile on, just want to give you something to think about.

[@aviationforall3463]

Failure is a part of learning brother. You will be a great pilot.

[@MosesKabandana]

It sure is

[@ryzlot]

Terrible audio - learn to us a microphone JR

[@MosesKabandana]

Thanks for the feedback…will do better next time!

[@shanec.7105]

Failure is part of being human. The important thing is to never give up on your dream and be better prepared in the understanding and materials. Many professional pilots make mistakes day in day out. What’s important is to learn from the mistakes. We strive to be perfect, but we are only human. In your case, may be asking yourself, am I ready? Get someone’s opinion. Do a mock up check ride, etc. before the real check ride would have maybe better prepared you. Even after you get your ticket, it’s a license to learn. So to speak.

[@davidrubaloff8652]

I commend you for your honesty and your attitude. As you have been learning your Private Pilots License is a ticket to lifelong learning. Good luck with your new license.

[@michaelrsmall]

Its a good thing i personally dont take to heart test fails. Im a student right now and i already know how ill be during the exams. Have my A&p license and went through similar stuff. Congrats on your license.

[@Advent2k2]

The problem with this failures is that you have explained it for a job interview if someone wants to proceed with this career and some companies doesn’t like that.

[@arlindodacostarosario457]

There is not wrong with the failures, they mean that somethinhg is missed, they take us to be more prepared. we have to look to them as learner.

[@nathanwhitfield8517]

Thanks for your transparent genuineness. Hope I pass my check-ride tomorrow.

[@MosesKabandana]

Good luck.

[@DaBladePwn]

How'd it go?

[@nathanwhitfield8517]

@@DaBladePwn Canceled due to 13 mph winds and 22mph gusts. I'll have to reschedule. Thanks for asking .

[@victorsabattini9499]

Great self analysis…great attitude….good luck. You will succeed.

[@christianzwaga9434]

You have great personality and attitude. It will take you far. Failure is simply a learning opportunity. Now you know what you don’t know and you can do something about it. Good video!

[@EricHaskins71]

My check ride is coming up Sept 27 ...... Im nerved up

[@MosesKabandana]

Good luck!

[@EricHaskins71]

@@MosesKabandana Thx! Thankfully I own my little light sport Remos so if I screw up which I will I mitigate some cost I am flying with another CFI on the 20th to do a mock check ride @ $50/hr ....... Thank you for sharing these videos believe it or not they help fill in the gaps for some of us. I did the same when I was so nervous to solo even when my CFI was telling me "Im not getting in the plane you fly great go do your first solo" LMAO Now I have a ton of solo hours

[@ryanfiscus1]

Awesome video! Takes a lot of courage to talk about this. Just remember to always be humble, never get complacent and always always continue training and learning things. Not just new things, but revisit the basics often! Iv been certificated for 10 years and Iv recently realized just how much Iv forgotten! I’m going back to the basics again.

[@ganeshr5]

“When things go wrong, as they sometimes will,
When the road you’re trudging seems all uphill,
When the funds are low and the debts are high,
And you want to smile, but you have to sigh,
When care is pressing you down a bit,
Rest, if you must, but don’t you quit." - Edgar A. Guest I am working on my PPL. Thank You

[@MosesKabandana]

Good luck on your training!