The Secrets to PASS your Pilot Checkride

[@sethcolby8426]

Passed my PPL just a week ago! Never been so nervous in my life! Thanks for the great tips!

[@Tantoluwa-kosi]

Congratulations. May it be the beginning to great things and further career success.

[@dominickatx478]

Just passed my PPL ride today. What a rush!!

[@Tantoluwa-kosi]

@@dominickatx478 please advise me on how to get mine too. What do I do first before getting back to college

[@bigfranchise]

I take my PPL check ride in two days. I’m so nervous.

[@CL-bx2bc]

@@bigfranchise did you pass?

[@HEDGE1011]

Another very practical video. I think you give the most useful advice in this niche on KZbin. I'm now fairly far along in my aviation career and have my checkride preparation down to a science (my last non-recurrent checkride was a B-777 type rating) but in my career I've been a Designated Examiner a Training Center Evaluator (Type Rating Examiner) and a Line Check Airman, so I have a viewpoint on this. First off, your advice is quite sound and will greatly help your followers. Like you said the vast majority of Examiners and Inspectors genuinely want you to pass. We've all been on the other side of the table and grasp the stress involved. Most of us genuinely try to put the applicant at ease, but your point that our certificates are on the line is very true and is underappreciated. My most basic rule for passing the checkride is asking myself the question "is the applicant safe and legal"? The order is important. First and foremost is the applicant has to demonstrate they take the safest course of action at all times. If someone can't recall the specifics of a system or a regulation, as long as they have a strong working knowledge of it, that's OK...we can go look it up in the debrief and treat it as a learning point. Your suggestion to draw the system has pros and cons. This was essentially a requirement in my early training and we prepared well for it ("trace a molecule of air from when it enters the engine through when it comes out of an eyeball vent" was a favorite for new B-727 Flight Engineers). The pitfall here is your examiner may not want to see that (we are very conscious of time management in oral exams, typically alloying a maximum of about 3 hours to them); the other caution is if you're going to draw, practice it a lot before you get to the checkride. Do NOT attempt to draw from memory for the first time during the oral. If you genuinely don't know an answer, admit it (the Examiner is going to find out anyway) but say you know where to find the answer and offer to do so. If you don't do this too often it's probably not a problem. I no longer chair fly but did for years and especially in USAF pilot training. I highly recommend the technique especially to those new to a type. I do listen to music before my checkrides. My custom is Dire Straits or Mark Knopfler, but whatever relaxes and focuses you. I agree with you about answering the question, period. I have been on both sides of the table and believe me, you will not bamboozle the Examiner or impress him with your brilliance if you give him enough rope to hang you because you keep talking until you say something wrong. "How many hydraulic pumps are on an L-1011?" has only one correct answer in an oral, "11". Don't start listing them and their power sources and what they power and what reservoirs they get fluid from. No good can come from that! The hardest advice I give applicants is not to get rattled by a mistake. Nobody has a perfect checkride, but putting it behind you and continuing to excel is what we want to see as it shows you can manage pressure well. The Examiner will make it clear if he wants to see a maneuver again. Finally the single best advice I ever got about checkride preparation was from an old Major who was the Chief of Stan/Eval in my Air Force squadron. I have always obeyed this and it has served me well. The last thing you should study before you walk in the door for any checkride are ops limits and boldface (memory items). These are REQUIRED to be committed to memory and will likely be the first questions asked on a checkride. If you fly through these smoothly, it really puts the Examiner in a positive mindset that you're well-prepared. If you stumble around in this critical phase, you have just made your life much harder (I have seen checkrides end right there with an unsat). Best of luck to everyone and I hope this helps.

[@dominickatx478]

Excellent advice sir!!!

[@Oxaras]

I absolutely loved and enjoyed your words . Thank you very much for giving your time.much appreciated 🙏🏻 I'm currently halfway through my CPL and will sure keep your advice in my head.thanks again 😊

[@jacobmilejczak1564]

Thank you for your input from the other seat. Very insightful and useful. Good to know that the other seat genuinely wants young pilots to succeed.

[@jcburleigh]

Thanks, this is helpful (as is the original video)! I'm about seven or so lessons out from my PPL checkride, and studying has not historically been my forte (in fact that's one of the weaknesses I'm seeking to strengthen by going for my PPL, and it's kinda working), so I need all the good advice I can get.

[@danielsimut8491]

If Kelsey's video's the cake, then your "add-on" comment is the the cherry on it ;). Kudos, thanks, and all the best to you HEDGE1011!

[@AlexMartinez-uc4it]

I passed my commercial multi checkride yesterday, this video was really useful!

[@74gear]

that's awesome Alex, congregations, really happy for you!!

[@ieb994]

@@74gear god bless

[@xenobell2475]

how are you doing now?

[@megawave79]

How you doing bud. Been a year how’s it going

[@DavidBcc]

@@74gear Congregations? Lol

[@chadwicknealon2806]

Just passed my PPL yesterday. I’m so relieved it is over and I’m excited to start more ratings. I watched this video the day before! If anyone is freaking out just relax and just be calm during the checkride

[@LucidDreamsShorts]

I know I’m late but congratulations! How is it going?

[@4viationCentral]

I know im late but congratulations! How is it going?

[@ron045]

I found 74 Gear several weeks...maybe months ago. Been watching whatever YT recommends. Most have been new to a couple of years old. Somehow this older one was recommended. While the info was good, your mannerisms, inflection and excitement have improved greatly since this video. Good job... keep it up. Not a pilot, just an aviation enthusiast. I find your videos fun, entertaining and informative. Thank You.

[@MsCellobass]

Well Kelsey anyone viewing this video will successfully pass all kinds of exam! Youre a great encourager❤

[@Norm100ful]

After watching a lot of your videos, I really appreciate your positive, enthusiastic attitude. I wish all pilots had that attitude. Your videos will keep pilots pumped up, even on one the bad days when someone doesn’t pass the first time.

[@Matt-zc1qs]

Finally took my PPL checkride and passed it, and I used a lot of the tips from this video! All the way to the field I was playing pump up songs. When I got there, I was laser focused and ready to perform. The past few days of finally being able to relax have been spectacular. Can’t wait to use these tactics again on the Instrument checkride. Keep the videos coming; I love the Viral Debriefs!

[@yungghost5889]

Just passed my PPCR 🎉I can’t believe the amount of work it took but I’m so happy

[@maxevans3965]

Passed my instrument check-ride, last month. Going for commercial by the end of the year. Keep the great content coming!

[@jacobmilejczak1564]

Really appreciate your thoughts on this. Helps a lot . I also appreciate your honesty to your audience with the check ride failure as I myself have one from a private check ride. Never give up! Failures do not define the whole. There's a reason why pilots are few and far between. Just do your best and enjoy the journey!

[@BobWestWA8YCD]

I did the PPL in Texas 40 years ago. The one thing I remember is they told me when you hand him the money, he smiles. They were right. I was straight-forward and everything went smoothly. I went to work afterward and I guess it showed, most of my office gang were pilots, and they could tell that it went well.

[@csmihaly]

This advice is good for every aspect of life when you are under pressure, examined, or investigated.

[@michaeljohn8905]

Mr K you are my favorite KZbin channel for you there was really zero access inside the murky world of number one 747 Captain cocaptain engineer lifestyle or really anything on freight dogs or how everyone lives. Your channel has been an inspiration and also a learning tool I can’t imagine how many people you either inspired or even maybe gave somebody a second look at a major life decision this lifestyle is not for everybody. So from me and the rest of the Aviation community a big thank you sir. If your channel hasn’t been voted number one since it’s inception then it definitely should be. Sorry for all the misspellings , no punctuation and poor sentences but I am using talk text. I do not have auto pilot in my truck. Lol

[@robertblake7145]

This advice is excellent for many professions. I am a retired Independent Medical Examiner and appeared in court many times. it is so very important to only answer the questions with short succinct answers. Do not attempt to display all your knowledge about a subject...it may come back to bite you! I often held a paper clip in my hand...out of site of the jury and lawyers. Fiddling with that was a great stress reliever,. Thorough preparation is essential. Know the case or subject completely. Thanks for an excellent presentation of the examination subject. Well done! Robert Blake, MD

[@MaxBenn]

Oh man... this must be one of your first Vids... You are so much more Professional now! Keep it up!

[@aitor4294]

i really like this guy! keep it up man!

[@aitor4294]

@@74gear Not flying...im considering a career change at 34 and looking for a school in Boise. I know the hiring environment is good now but will it be 3 years down the road??? Tough to say...

[@aitor4294]

@@74gear will do! thanks!

[@nolanercanbrack1798]

Also in Boise, 2 years later and hiring is still great, the question now is what about in about 2 years

[@graemewilson5459]

This knowledge works for every professional test this man is correct. Knowledge is confident power . Good stuff !

[@benkoske5417]

I passed my private pilot checkride a few days ago. Your videos kept me pumped and excited as the stress and anxiety piled on. Thanks!

[@Dan007UT]

Did you chew gum? :)

[@johnmangiameli]

I didn’t but I did cry a lot.

[@lillybeaninc673]

Nice !

[@LucidDreamsShorts]

Hey how’s it going now? You might now even have your account anymore but I want to know

[@bigfranchise]

I passed my PPL checkride today! I took all of your advice and they helped tremendously. The oral portion of the exam was very straight forward. I studied the Michael Hayes exam guide book which covered every section of the oral exam. I found some great flash cards online too. KZbin also has some great mock oral exam videos. As you recommended, I came fully prepared. My flight plan, navigation log, weight and balance, performance requirements sheet, sectional chart, and weather briefing sheet were all completed prior to the exam. I made sure the aircraft engine logbook was organized so that I could easily locate all necessary inspection records. I brought my own FAR/AIM, Chart Supplement, Airplane checklist, and my own set of foggles just in case. My examiner and I reviewed the questions I missed on my aeronautical knowledge exam at the end of the oral. The oral exam took roughly 1.5. Now on to the flying portion. I studied my airplanes checklist the night before to make sure I could answer any potential questions the examiner might ask. The examiner tested what I expected: cross country planning, communication, diversions, clearing turns, navigating in slow flight, power on stalls, power off stalls, steep turns, s-turns, turns around a point, rectangular pattern, traffic pattern procedures, altitude control, heading control, VOR tracking, unusual attitudes, emergency procedures, simulated instrument, forwards slips, soft field takeoffs/landings, short field takeoffs/landings, clearing 50ft obstacles, and finally testing my knowledge of night flying and spin recovery. The flying portion took 1.7 hours. I made sure to take things slowly and read every checklist item carefully which is why the flying portion took so long. Along with these things, I pumped myself up by listening to AC/DC and Rage Against the Machine before the exam. I made sure to dress nice and chew some gum like you said to calm my nerves. I cracked a beer once I got home. The weight of the world is now on someone else’s shoulders. Thank you so much for the advice!

[@74gear]

Fantastic Belethor, so happy for you I know its a great feeling to have that over with sounds like you go off to a great start, so happy I could play a small part in it for you. You did all the hard work though, well done congratulations !!

[@bigfranchise]

74 Gear thanks brother! Best wishes to you!

[@LucidDreamsShorts]

@@bigfranchisehey how’s it going now? It’s been 5 years!

[@stevedavis6618]

Your desk practice is a really good tip. (they all are) My first IFR checkride at Ft. RUCKER ( in the 80's with the Army's toughest examiner) started with Radar Vectors to a dual VOR approach in a Huey with one VOR (very busy hands!). The controller turned me too soon and I couldn't properly start my time. My previous practice in the Flight Sim was my key to recognizing the situation. I had to request a, go around for another approach. The examiner was writing furiously, and I was nervous about his verdict until at debriefing, he complemented me for my proper and safe decision making.

[@tommy35ss]

I wish I watched this when I was a student pilot! I didn't learn to practice most of these techniques until I was preparing for commercial or CFI. I am definitely taking all of these going forward in my career, thank you for all your hard work and great videos, keep it up!

[@74gear]

ya well at least you have a video to share with your students when they are preparing. I am the same way all these tips I just learned over the years.

[@ermawhipple8771]

Fantastic tips for preparing for nearly any exam!👍🏻👍🏼👍🏽 Thank you, also, for pronouncing "Mozart" correctly! Very refreshing! 👏🏼👏🏽👏🏻👏🏼👏🏻

[@jcanderson7581]

Just passed my check ride cessna150 and this helped prep a little for how to react to certain questions

[@kushdesai2694]

How long did it take you do successfully fly the cessna150

[@CocoaBeachLiving]

I wish I had these videos back in 83 when I started flight training at Embry Riddle, I never completed the program. This is inspiring sttuff👍👍😎✈️🛫🚀🌴

[@u.s.patriot3415]

LOVE/LOVE/LOVE THIS AVIATION KZbin CHANNEL! Did my PPL check ride in 2001 and remember it vividly. I went to mine thinking, "I do not want to embarrass my Flight Instructor and I will pass"! Carol Joye was my designated FAA Flight Examiner. He was awesome and made me feel very relaxed. When I fumbled on an answer during the oral part of the exam, he was patient and waited for me to get the answer figured out. He would then suggest easy ways to remember the subject/s I had problems remembering in a timely manner. The flight part of the exam being finished, I parked N4364U, shut her down and Carol said as he exited the aircraft with my log book in tow, "tie her down and meet me in my office". He gave no indication as to whether or not I had passed or failed the check ride and the anxiety was over whelming! I tied the plane down and made my way into his office, where I found him seated at his desk making notes here and there, printing something and then writing in my log book. After about 10 minutes of pacing back in fourth in his office, I could not take it anymore and asked, "DID I PASS"? He looked up at me, smiled, grabbed the phone on his desk and said, "yes, you did just fine, would you like to call anyone and let them know"? (in case you are wondering, he was printing for me a Temporary Airman Certificate. He taped it to the inside back cover of my logbook and explained it was to use until my actual FAA PPL certificate arrived. It's still taped there). One of the all time proudest days of my Mother's life! Side note: I talked out loud, for just about every action I was going to make and why I was doing it (not 100% of the time mind you). My Examiner really liked that I did that. Keep up the great work Kelsey and Happy/Safe Flying!

[@74gear]

Thanks for sharing your experiences Patriot. I am glad you are enjoying the channel thanks for watching and subscribing.

[@captain_nikolai]

About dealing with stress with chewing gum. This might work but not necessarily a healthy way. What I find more "natural", despite appetite eat and drink just enough during the day. When it comes to the stress slot (exam, or any other check) make sure your mouth isn't dry otherwise take a sip. Visit the restroom before flight or exam, no matter what, just to be sure. Ensure, there is enough airflow/fresh air in the cabin/simulator/room. If not, adjust until it's comfortable. The same goes for the temperature, adjust the AC or heater to the necessary temperature. To deal with stress with a good performance, there are a few things to consider: - eliminate other stressors as much as possible (in case of chewing gum and not eating enough, your autonomous system will be stressed by the hanger and excessive amount of acid in your stomach) - temperature is one of the most aggressive stressors to your body. If it's too hot, or too cold you won't operate well, just because of this extra stress (you don't want that, and most of the times it's very easy to fix, ask the examiner to put on a jacket if you need a colder temperature, which is likely, because your body will be releasing heat under "pressure") - oxygen. Bear in mind that your examiner is not under such stress as you (well, in most of the cases it's going to be like that). Therefore, he or she doesn't need more than a regular portion of oxygen, but your brain under stress will require more "fuel", this is why fresh air will be of big help for you, will help to avoid overload and headache. - deep breathing. If it becomes too much at a certain point, take a deep breath (one or more if necessary, but don't go into hyperventilation), it doesn't cost much time but will let you unstuck. Those reasons and tips are generally helpful, I try to ensure there are no "extra" stressors and enough fresh air before each flight or other important business.

[@bgeoffa]

In regard to preparing for check rides: A long time ago, a month before my annual instrument check ride in a UH-1H, I went to visit the Instrument Flight Examiner. I asked him for some guidance and counsel about getting ready. He basically gave me his oral exam right then. When I came back the next month for the actual check ride, it seemed he followed the same script. I had all the answers, including the answer to his "trick" question. And yes, I passed.

[@chargr383]

Great information. I just started to prepare for the private pilot written exam.

[@georgebooth2005]

Don't let Kelsey fool you... He's obviously Smart Enough to be One of the Few that Can Fly a 747 and a Dreamlifter. They're Only 4 In the World! Congrats Kelsey, You ROCK! 😮🤔🤣👍👍 george 😎🤿🦈🐙🇺🇲 TEXAS

[@Ogfatdoinks1]

I’m taking my test flight In a few days. These tips will help me a lot if I proceed with aviation!!

[@derrickbuys8388]

Active duty Navy, I’m getting out the end of this year. I don’t start flight school (ZERO to commercial) until January 2020 in SLC, UT. I’ve already got the PPL study guide book, and I’ve been going through it in addition to the pilots handbook of aeronautical knowledge. Watching this video gets me pumped to keep studying hard. Thanks for posting great videos. Phenomenal channel and it’s great hearing it from someone who has experience.

[@74gear]

Glad you are enjoying it Derrick, thanks for your service!! Let me know if you have any questions next year when you get going!

[@masonicmoth]

:D "just answer the question and nothing more" - how many practice checkride videos i've watched on youtube where they answer with extra, and the mock-examiner is like "aha, well, since you mentioned x, I can ask you now about y." and proceed to work it into a fresh scenario 😂

[@williamtongwm]

Third time watching this video, had the instrument checkride last time, commercial checkride coming up in two weeks great tips!

[@darrylday30]

Great video, great advice. I’ll be be putting all you advice to the test as I return to flying this year. Ramping up for multi ifr, ATPL written and instructor check ride. It’s gonna be a great year.

[@EdoardoCetronio]

Passed my cfi initial today 😁 thanks for the tips!

[@74gear]

Thats a huge accomplishment, congratulations Edoardo!

[@fireflierpmdave5908]

I can't wait to try chewing gum when I take my Fire Department promotional exam. I got very anxious as I walked into the exam center for the last one and I had a hard time calming down. That sounds like a very good idea. I also like the classical music while reading and going over flash cards. Thanks for the tips...I'll let you know in about two and a half months if they worked. After that, I will apply them to my instrument and commercial ratings.

[@FaithWalker13]

Chair flying really does help I found that doing the maneuver was like muscle memory and my hand would naturally go to where it needed to be

[@felsenpanzer]

I proudly passed my checkride last month. Step one done, many more to follow. Keep the great content coming, I love listening to your experience and awesome sense of humor.

[@jgreen2592]

I took my check ride over 50 years ago and passed the first time. I believe the key to my success was I talked to the FAA guy throughout the ride. When told to make a 90 degree right turn, I would say “checking to the right for other aircraft, maintaining airspeed and elevation, watching heading.” I just let the FAA guy know what I was thinking before and during a maneuver. I believe the test is much more difficult today and I don’t know if you allowed to talk during the check ride. Anyway it worked for me 50 years ago.

[@OjDidit7700]

Was your DPE Wilbur Wright?

[@jgreen2592]

@@OjDidit7700 Almost. My flight instructor in Texas aways carried a gun. I don't know if flight instructors still carry guns today.

[@deltaboy767]

I remember when i passed my check ride on the L1011 way back when, boy those were the days.

[@ericbailey9549]

This is a great video. If you show that examiner that you've studied, you may pass your checkride in their head in the beginning. Once the examiner is convinced you're ready, you may see them cutting you more breaks.

[@TheHawk--oe8iq]

Years ago, during my check ride in a Cessna 152, the examiner said, "okay, do an accelerated stall.'" I said, "What's an accelerated stall?" "Your instructor never had you do an accelerated stall," he asked. I replied, "No, sir." He said, "slow the aircraft to 65 knots, make a steep turn (45 degree bank), and pull back on the yoke." So, I did, exactly the way he told me to do it. As the 152 stalled, I smashed the opposite rudder pedal, until we both heard the thump from hitting the rudder stop. ( I had never been in a spin before. ) The 152 slid down sideways, until we were at level flight. Then, he put me under the hood, told me to look at my lap, said he had the airplane. I could feel the airplane gently turning back and forth, then he said, "you got the airplane. I could immediately tell we were critical nose low attitude. So, I looked up at the instruments, remembering my procedures, I throttled back to idle, leveled the wings, and pulled up. I thought it would take forever to see the blue in the attitude indicator. If I didn't know any better, I would say I did a split S, under the hood. The FAA examiner used to be a US Navy pilot, during WW2, and was one of my dad's flight instructors when Dad got his pilot's license, while Dad was attending high school. I think I got pranked by the FAA examiner. He signed me off for my SEL PPL license, and as he walked away, he said, "now you have a license to learn how to fly."

[@TheHawk--oe8iq]

I once asked a ground school instructor, "What do you do if you have to make an emergency landing at night ?" He replied, "Turn the landing light on. If you don't like what you see, turn it off ." LOL

[@TheBonzotheman]

Hey Kelsey love your channel! Thank you. I'm a ballon pilot from Israel and planning to come to the US this November to get my fix wing private and commercial license. I wanna be an AG pilot :) Thank you so much for the awesome content 🙏

[@russelngo2384]

Great video sir! As an aspiring pilot, these videos really helps me alot on what to expect on the Aviation industry. ❤️

[@dcltdw]

It's really cool how your videos over the past 3 years have become so much cleaner/better produced! Sure, some of that is having an external producer, but so much of it is just your accumulated experience making these. Just wanted to applaud that. :)

[@xyz_aviation]

I passed my PPL checkride this week! Thanks for everything Kelsey!

[@PersonalWings]

Love how much you’ve grown. thx for these real world tips!

[@w33b3l]

I know this is an old video but 40's music (big band / lounge) helps me with that for some reason.

[@jaykaiser1754]

Thank you so much for this video! I have some noisy neighbors so what I've done when I need to study is put a set of earplugs in, I found a premium brand for motorcycles/convertibles, and I also wear my headset. My headset has a 3.5mm audio in for music or audiobooks, so I can finally study without hearing their young children or thumping boombox.

[@nickstevens6398]

Great as always! Wish I had continued after my private lic, float, night. Never forget my fist solo in the 152...left leg was shaking so bad! If u haves flown this plane u will get it. Straight helps!!!!!!!

[@tobyshankles3252]

I take my instrument checkride tomorrow. Figured I would come back to this video to help since it did last time. Wish me luck 74gear

[@user-qr8ki8ue4i]

Classical music is a big one. I got through college on baroque. Found it to truly help me focus, and oddly, also decrease mental energy expenditure while learning. I found I cold not only study longer, but learning was much more efficient. I suggest not using earbuds, but have it playing in the background instead.

[@kyleherndon7746]

I failed my oral twice. Got discouraged after spending close to 25k and 70 hours for pvt. One answer I was told I got wrong was... What is class C airport intended for? Answer instrument approaches. What do you need to enter class Bravo Umm permission lol (should have been more specific) It’s been two years and I’m getting back on the horse and I know it will only make me a proficient and safe pilot

[@bravocharlie24]

How’s the process going? I’m barely on my second lesson lol

[@JohnnyLeg3nd]

My checkride is coming up this 27th of May and I was freaking out like that co-pilot on the flight movie. After watching your video I feel more confident (chewing gum) currently and ready to get down to business. I'm currently putting a plan together to get ready and calling my DPE is the first thing on the list.

[@CaptainProspect007]

Currently in Ground School with the goal of getting a PPL then moving on to Instrument, CPL and maybe a ATPL in the end. Thank for all the content you provide!

[@PringleMan5]

Not that anyone asked, but if you were wondering what it is like to get qualified on a US Navy Warfare badge, his guidance on "Only answer what you are asked" in regards to the oral board kind of sums it up. For example topically, I received an Enlisted Aviation Warfare Specialist designation. The final qualification board is composed of Chief Petty Officers (E-7s) or higher from a selection of powerplants, airframes, ordinance, etc. These people have spent probably 15-20 years only working on that one type of system on only one or two airframes. If you try to show off your understanding, you will get wrecked. Answer the question. If you need clarification, ask. But answer the question that was asked.

[@RBMD2A]

Kelsey, excellent video. I’m an enthusiast but I think your comments are applicable to most situations.

[@ICEMAN0000000000]

Just passed my ME/IR check ride last week :) Very nice feeling!!

[@ICEMAN0000000000]

74 Gear thanks. Loving the new channel. Subscribed and watched all the videos yesterday 😂 Great content.

[@GregoryFlury]

Getting ready for my PPL check ride..

[@michelleoceguera1472]

I appreciate your videos. I have the last two flight tests (stage 3 check and EOC) to do for my PPL part 141 program and will hopefully be doing my checkride at the end of August. I am also a week away from finishing my ground school for instrument. It’s so much information at once and I need all the help I can get! Wish me luck 🤞🏻

[@mixedbyeinar]

Passed all the theoretical tests for the Ultra Light Aircraft License yesterday. Having my third flight instruction in a few days. My plan is to earn my wings by the summer next year. Great channel, great talk. Keep it coming :) Greetings from Norway!

[@skywagon185A]

Very useful tips and nicely explained. I remember and l will never forget what my instructor (a Swissair pilot) told me about beeing a pilot at all circumstances ....the 5Ps .......Perfect Planning Prevents Poor Performance. Thanks for your work

[@d4961]

Back in the day (+55 years), in the Army, I heard it as "Proper Prior Planning Prevents Piss-Poor Performance."

[@aviatortrucker6198]

My first check ride for private pilot I busted because the weather changed very fast. The examiner was more concerned about the weather than watching me maneuver the airplane. When it came time to demonstrate a soft field landing I hit windshear and caused the plane to bounce and porpoise where he grabbed the controls and told me immediately to go back to base. At the time I was taking my check ride in Korea and let me tell you flying cross country in that area is a challenge. If you miss your base you continue north and wind up in North Korea where we have had a 152 shot at by the North Korean army. Not only that crossing back to the south the South Korean army took some shots and put some rounds through the vertical stabilizer and part of the rudder. It was the funniest thing to see the vertical stabilizer and rudder have ten or so 20mm rounds through both and it still made the trip back. Anyway, it was not a pleasant feeling getting a pink slip. However, because I was overseas in the military I got a waiver to retest in 14 days before I left for the states and I passed with flying colors. All other check rides through commercial, multi-engine and instrument rating went smoothly.

[@ehmt-19]

I love drawing and retain information much better through illustration so thanks for the tip!

[@scottpapera228]

Great video, Kelsey! My last 3 check rides I've been listening to "Power" by Kanye... seems to do the trick. Hope to see you at Sling Pilot Academy again soon!

[@michellelandis2519]

My son is a Recon Marine (I only say that because it's relevant to the story...but yes, it is kinda like being a pilot, you find a way to say that out loud when you meet people). Regarding the gum calming you down. I was talking to my son about staying calm and he says they have two rules in his team. Rule 1 - Always Look Cool (chew gum). Rule 2 - Don't Get Lost. Anything else, refer to Rule 1. So far it's workin' for him.

[@erikchristopherson9700]

This is awesome! Was ready to check ride for ppl a few years ago, life got in the way. Long story short I am flying again, should be going for ppl check ride in a few weeks. Looking to make a career change and pursue aviation professionally. Really enjoy your channel!

[@erikchristopherson9700]

Will do!

[@mattbox87]

😬 I enjoy reading schematics and look forward to learning about systems! I did study engineering, though. I liked Kelsey's attitude while saying that he wants to learn to become proficient but doesn't necessarily enjoy the learning. We're all wired differently, and we all have different goals.

[@carlmarburger7513]

Twice during my PPL checkride the examiner directed me to perform a certain maneuver. I did it. Then, he would say "let me show you another way to do that". He'd take the plane and show me and then have me do it. I assumed I did it wrong the first time. I assumed I had failed. I had heard this examiner was really tough. So I thought I had failed. Turns out, I passed. I got the word later that he does that with people he believes to be capable pilots and has a capacity to learn more right there during the checkride. I was soooo relieved! During the oral portion, he would continue to drill down into a topic until my only answer was "I don't know". Thankfully, he would be passed the stuff that was required. He was just exploring the depth of my understanding. It still was a bit unnerving to say I don't know during a test. Just doesn't feel right.

[@74gear]

Ya until they say you failed you just keep going

[@sergeyru4560]

Thank you very much!! Just passed my instrument rating checkride , and used your advices!! if i had no chewing gum, iam not sure that i was passing:)) ..

[@gravecrawler1629]

"What do you do? You go get wasted." Hahaha that had me laughing. I'm taking my PPL written next week, and the checkride at the end of the month/start of next. I'm pumped to take it!

[@1953Stephan]

Saw Iron Eagle where the young Pilot was Listening to "Spencer Davis Group doing Gimme some Lovin'" Later in the Fighter jet , after He missed all the Targets , he put on "His Music " on and Nailed it sometimes you need "Inspirational Music

[@onemercilessming1342]

There's a parallel here with passing a checkride and earning an advanced degree. Find out as much as you can about your mentor and the people who will sit on your "orals and aurals" board. It helps. When you said this, I flashed back onto my Freshman year at Penn State. My history professor was a brand new PhD and he was one of those profs who regularly sat with a selected group of students to have coffee and ch...well, pontificate. One day he decided to treat us as PhD candidates, one by one. It was intense, but his ace-in-the-hole question was the one question that nearly tripped him up. It was the last question he asked: How much is enough? My response: It depends. Did I pass his "orals and aurals"? Sort of. My major wasn't History. It was Mechanical Engineering.

[@Radiogirl1931]

Getting ready for my written and I'm so incredibly nervous about it. Your so nice to do videos like this, I have met some airline pilots and have been treated not so great becuase I'm a type 1 diabetic. But I just got my 3rd class medical. :)

[@Radiogirl1931]

@J Hemphill idk what happened to my last comment as I was editing my anger out, but instead of attacking me for my success in getting a medical why don't you find a better AME? I don't know what your situation is, but Diabetes is NOT a black and white disease and effects everyone different. I proved after 5 years that I can manage it safely with dexcoms and insulin pumps flawlessly. But yiu not getting one is not my problem nor do I have any responsibility in your lack of approval.

[@Radiogirl1931]

@J Hemphill so maybe drop the "if I can't win, no one should" attitude. I'm near sighted but can be corrected with 20/20. I also had PRK surgery done. So I don't know why they aren't letting you if you can have it corrected. Your AME sounds like an ass

[@Radiogirl1931]

@J Hemphill hey dude, it's good. Honestly, I'm shocked you even apologized cause of how the internet is. Don't do anything dangerous, but atleast ask if you are a candidate for PRK. NOT LASIK. Ask your AME and if your AME is a dick, then find one who is willing to help you get through the FAA jungle gym. I felt that way for a long time with the FAA, so I understand where your coming from, but we aren't enemies.

[@RandyMarsh-nu6lo]

I have my CFI checkride this Saturday. And last April I had 0 time. Not even one hr flight time. So it’s been a tough road to get here. I’m more nervous about this checkride than my others.

[@kellybetts9312]

I start this Saturday on getting my PPL. I enjoy watching your videos keep up the good work.

[@Ontheflywithben]

I passed my check ride yesterday!

[@74gear]

Lewis, thats so awesome congratulations !! I know how good that feels, well done!

[@Ontheflywithben]

Thanks!! I was an emotional day to say the least. My friend and I did our check rides on the same day and flew back home together. It’s an awesome feeling! I hope more are to come!

[@Ontheflywithben]

It was an..*

[@nvsmity8294]

lewisjrfamily Are the questions hard? Give me some examples

[@barryboone420]

Im pumped you finally uploaded it 🙌🏽😩

[@jamesrivera4535]

Private check ride is 3 weeks out! Polishing everything right now! Thanks for the tips I’ll let you know how it goes! Great video

[@freezetime.photo101]

Great information no doubt!!!!!!😁😁 thank you so much!!!! You should do a video for prepping for the Instrument rating!:)

[@trafficsignal101]

A good instructor is the key. I was lucky, my instructor taught me the ground school and my flight training. That was back in the early 80's. On a side note he was one of the11,000 air traffic controllers that got fired by President Reagan in 1981. Anyway, my flight test was at an air port fairly far from where I was learning. My instructor was 100% confident I would pass before he let me take the test.

[@zackriden79]

as for private pilot check ride , I passed mine but I would say the biggest thing I could say to someone eles is you need to not care about passing the check ride and just focus on the task at hand while flying or doing the ground , my concern with passing actuly made it much much more hardder

[@HappyBacon777ttv]

Have my private pilot checkride this upcoming Friday, super excited but nervous at the same time, thanks for the tips!

[@davidsandell7833]

I no longer fly but I would like to see an ATP checkride complete with all the procedures and Tolerances required. Thanks for your videos, they are great. I wish I had them when I was getting checked.

[@LandNfan]

I still remember my PPL check ride in June 1982. I knew I could ace the oral. I was comfortable with all of the flying skills, except one. In the days leading up to the ride, I was having trouble with soft field landings. The day of the ride, I found the examiner to be a very genial, fatherly type of guy, someone you could be instantly comfortable around. As I expected, the oral was a breeze. Then we went out to the plane, did a thorough preflight, and cranked her up. We took off, went around the pattern, and the first thing he asked for? Yep, a soft field landing. I got lucky and did it beautifully. After that, all the tension just melted away and the rest of the ride was actually fun. It still ranks up there with the best days of my life, my wedding day, the days my two sons were born, and my PPL check ride.

[@74gear]

very cool story Norman, I wish some of my examiners would have been so kind... 😂 thanks for watching and leaving a comment.

[@valentinm0]

You Sir are a legend. Congratulations for all of your achievements.

[@sblack48]

Don't tell your wife that that the day you got your ppl was as good as your wedding day!

[@tylernossaman2352]

Enjoyed this. Very well put together and very helpful information.

[@adampetras4452]

I have check flight for PPL in 2 days and this just KZbin just poped this up for me so I guess thank you KZbin and 74 gear😂😂😂❤️

[@grimald21]

Adam Petras how that go?

[@adampetras4452]

Marko Montanez Im going there now, prepared everything so I hope it will be fine

[@derpanzerkoniggaming4224]

I was given info like this before my dispatch O&P. It was the best thing ever. You give awesome advice. Great video.

[@74gear]

thanks, I am glad you liked it!

[@weandrikombieni2120]

Hi, great leader. From today until the end of 2023 I will be 747 pilot . I will going to start my Bachelor degree aeronautics next week. Thanks you for all your videos.

[@SafakSahin]

this guy is radiating positive energy

[@matthewmiller6068]

Interesting to watch...I get the feeling many of these generic tips apply to a lot of things, reminds me of dealing with stuff (especially management/approvals) in software engineering. Especially being concise and giving accurate but not excessively complex answers. Also reminds me of a job interview...one asked me what I expected to make if I was hired, gave an answer of "According to I understand the average would be "

[@General5USA]

Hey Kelsey, what’s that Virgin Atlantic 360 rollover about?

[@joshmayhan]

Just passed my PPL check ride! This video helped alot! Thanks 24 Gear

[@indyjons321]

I'm over a year late to this video, but thank you. The classical music thing is something I am going to start using for sure. Chewing gum during my flights as well. I'm starting auto-rotations and absolutely despise the low-G feeling when entering. I'll be sure to come back and let you know I passed.

[@lukelippig6310]

Passed my CPL. Thank you for the advice! It really helped!

[@LucidDreamsShorts]

How’s it going now? What are you flying?

[@jeremy8929]

I passed my PPL written exam with 93%. Hopefully be ready for checkride by end of Oct.

[@74gear]

Congratulations Jeremy. Good news if you pass on the first try you’re doing better than I did haha

[@graemewilson5459]

My brother is a pilot fly choppers and love it . And he like your videos too. Thanks very much.

[@74gear]

thanks for sharing it with your brother Graeme, and for being part of the 74 crew!

[@ddeltiempo]

Just found your channel, really liking the information. I’m currently studying for CFI. Look forward to more videos!

[@ddeltiempo]

I’ll be instructing in Boise Idaho

[@1PickJesus]

@@ddeltiempo me too!