Just passed my Private check ride!

Posted by Mr_Dr_Prof_Jordan@reddit | flying | View on Reddit | 22 comments

Gah, I’m relieved and so excited!

I’ve been anxious about this day for a long time.

On to instrument!

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Out of curiosity, how long was the oral portion of your check? And what about the in flight portion? I’m a ways out for mine. I’m at like 10 hours of dual so I’m still pretty new, but I’m just trying to gauge what the oral and check ride will encompass

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Mr_Dr_Prof_Jordan@reddit (OP)

So I’m at a 141 and they’re an examining authority. So basically we have check airmen who are standardized by the FSDO, and an in-house DPE.

That being said, your experience may be a little different than mine, but my oral was about 3 hours.

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Curious-Owl6098@reddit

3 hours is a long time lol. My entire checkride was just under 4 hours haha

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phteven1989@reddit

Thanks! I’m at a part 61. 3 hours sounds about right. I’ve heard both sides of that too. Anything more seems exhausting though

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Mr_Dr_Prof_Jordan@reddit (OP)

It goes by quickly honestly.

Especially when you’re working through a scenario that the examiner gives you, it can take a decent chunk of time!

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phteven1989@reddit

Good point! Ive watched several mock orals on YouTube, and they tend to be one to one and a half hours. But of course, it’s not a real exam with DPE. Those have been useful for me to understand what I’m working towards and how it all comes together

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hairbowkitty@reddit

Congrats!! 🍾

I just had a mock oral today instead of a flight because of the Santa Ana winds and felt pretty good! I’m looking at mine in December 😬

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Shickacka@reddit

Congrats! Remember the learning has just begun, play it safe so you can become an old pilot.

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CeznaFL30@reddit

There is old pilots and bold pilots but never is there old bold pilots. Congrats, don’t forget to enjoy it.

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Mr_Dr_Prof_Jordan@reddit (OP)

Great advice!

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Mr_Dr_Prof_Jordan@reddit (OP)

I promised my mom it was going to be her! My parents have put me through flight training, and my mom has had a tough year, but she gets so much joy out of watching me on flightradar24 when I go up.

Definitely owe it to her to be my first passenger!

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Gah, I’m relieved and so excited!

I’ve been anxious about this day for a long time.

On to instrument!

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