Mock Checkride May - Preparing For Your Private Pilot Checkride

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  • Опубликовано: 4 янв 2025

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  • @chrisbautista827
    @chrisbautista827 3 года назад +76

    Passed my private pilot checkride on 4/29/21! Thank you Jason for all your tips, they were very helpful. Anyone that has a checkride coming up, I know you’re studying like crazy and feel the nerves. Stay calm, you got this!!

  • @DavidMiller-rw2gj
    @DavidMiller-rw2gj 3 года назад +43

    To quote my DPE..."I am not here to fail you, I want you to succeed. Be calm, answer the questions, and fly the plane." Then he asked me who did my final phase check, I told him. He said "He was way harder on you than I will be." He finished the checkride with "Congratulations! You are now a private pilot with a license to (keep) learning." My best advice is to "be calm, answer the questions, and fly the plane".

    • @MzeroAFlightTraining
      @MzeroAFlightTraining  3 года назад +2

      That was some great advise he shared with you. Thanks for sharing it with us, David! Fly safe and keep on learning!

    • @DavidMiller-rw2gj
      @DavidMiller-rw2gj 3 года назад +1

      @@MzeroAFlightTraining btw....your videos are great. They reinforce things my CFI told me. Keep it up.

    • @keithhoward9238
      @keithhoward9238 3 года назад

      Outstanding advice

  • @davidcole333
    @davidcole333 2 года назад +12

    My oral was conversational, like two guys sitting at a bar drinking a beer talking about flying. There weren't many pointed direct questions, but more scenario-based questions designed to put me into situations that made me think and allowed to DPE to evaluate my decision-making process. On the flying portion, I busted a Class C airspace, but caught it quickly, corrected quickly and didn't let it affect my performance the rest of the flight. However, after landing I did get a very stern lecture from the DPE about airspace. it kinda killed the mood of the day and although I passed, I was angry at my error and I didn't enjoy the day at all. Such is life.

    • @daniel_of_jersey4775
      @daniel_of_jersey4775 Год назад

      Hey man, pass is a pass. Dont beat yourself up over a mistake, just a reminder that theres always more to learn or remember! Good job getting your PPL!

  • @MichaelJohnson-fd5cx
    @MichaelJohnson-fd5cx 3 года назад +23

    The best part about being a CFI/I is doing pre check ride ground and having your student understand that they can easily dig themselves into a hole. My favorite response "oh really...you should tell me more about that since you brought it up". Or, when they start an answer by saying "I probably shouldn't say this but...".

  • @aaronshaw77
    @aaronshaw77 3 года назад +38

    During my private pilot checkride, there was a lot of uncomfortable silence. I would answer the question the best and shortest way possible. Just like Jason said, my DPE sat across the table from me with his head down and would make me wait a minute or so until the next question. I think the silence was one of the hardest parts.

    • @MzeroAFlightTraining
      @MzeroAFlightTraining  3 года назад +3

      For sure, it can be awkward! Glad you kept it short and concise. Thanks for sharing, Aaron!

  • @fiftynfit9111
    @fiftynfit9111 2 года назад +4

    I am preparing for my Private Pilot checkride coming up in about 3 weeks! I have been through Jason’s “Pass your PPL checkride” book on Audible about 4 times! I recently had a different CFI give me a mock oral exam and I was able to answer most of the questions without much trouble…he even took notes on a couple acronyms Jason taught me in order to teach his students…primarily “NW KRAFT”!!! Now, if I can just go fly that airplane!
    Thanks Jason and MZEROA!

  • @giove2
    @giove2 3 года назад +9

    Unfortunately failed the practical part of my checkride a couple of weeks ago notwithstanding Feeling ready for it. Screwed up a diversion and everything went downhill from there....very true Jason’s suggestion about having short term memory about your mistakes.

    • @MzeroAFlightTraining
      @MzeroAFlightTraining  3 года назад

      Hi Marco. Thanks for sharing your checkride story as it will help many aviators reading this. If you need any help from us please reach out to us at support@mzeroa.com. Thanks and best of luck to you!

    • @MzeroAFlightTraining
      @MzeroAFlightTraining  3 года назад

      Stay Positive! You will get on the next go around!

  • @johnmccue2073
    @johnmccue2073 2 года назад +2

    Thanks Jason!!! I purchased your audio on check ride questions and what you need to know. After listening to it for hours, and watching different videos from you. (Along with ground school and lots of studying)I took my private pilot Check ride on 11-30-2022. Passed the oral and then on to the flying. This also went great. Once again thanks for all your videos, they have certainly helped and I am now a private pilot.. Next IFR. JOHN McCue

  • @viccabrales3091
    @viccabrales3091 3 года назад +3

    I bought the audiobook and while its not perfect (it needs to be updated to 2021 standards) but it has been really helpful. I listen to it ALL THE TIME. Checkride coming up on November 4. If anyone is interested I will update shortly after that. Getting a bit anxious but I know I have over prepared for this...so it should be ok. Great work Jason and Magda. Keep up the great work!

  • @tywheeler7131
    @tywheeler7131 3 года назад +8

    Checkride tomorrow morning. Thanks for the tips! A big part of the nerves revolves around the delays with weather which have made it difficult to remember material and stay confident. I had an issue in my end of course where one question is “what is Vg?”. Turns out, it wasn’t defined in the FAR/AIM (it’s glide speed). I had no idea and felt super dumb. It’s been 25 years since my first solo, and 7 months since starting to fly again, so let’s see how it goes! Thanks again!

    • @MzeroAFlightTraining
      @MzeroAFlightTraining  3 года назад

      Good luck, Ty! Remember, a good pilot is always learning! Thanks for watching!

  • @elias4214
    @elias4214 3 года назад +28

    It is not a secret that assesment during PPL check-ride is a lot about your abilities to be a safe pilot in general (kudos to the video on decision making previously on the channel). I did a few of mistakes, which I was suprised not to hear about at the de-brief, but the DPE noted a number of other things, which I hadn't noticed. Good advise, which supported my attitude - take it as a ride with a friend, and show your best skills and knowledge, so the person enjoys the flight and gets quality info on aviation questions. Forget about the exam mode, your CFI would not alow you, if are not ready. And "don't forget to breathe, brain needs oxygen". :)

  • @captaingeeb3592
    @captaingeeb3592 2 года назад

    I wish Jason could be a little angel on my shoulder. Thank you for those words. Checkride is coming up in a couple days and I can tend to be a nervous wreck.

  • @gregagee4328
    @gregagee4328 Год назад

    Thanks Jason, that was a super helpful video to puts one mind at ease on what to expect and not to do. My check ride is this July 26th at Paragon in Fort Myers Fl. I saw your name on the wall!! I'm in good company!

  • @aaronscomputers
    @aaronscomputers 3 года назад +7

    Getting ready for mine, just passed the written saturday

  • @PursuitMode2011
    @PursuitMode2011 3 года назад +2

    One of the best legends right here!! 5-STARS Jason...

  • @jessesmucker
    @jessesmucker Год назад

    My Checkride is coming up next week! Thanks for the tips!

  • @rightrudder1103
    @rightrudder1103 Год назад

    Nice. I have a checkride in 3 days, I’ve listened to the PPL audiobook probably 30+ times. I would recommend changing the registration time from 3 years to 7 so people aren’t being fed now incorrect information right before their checkride.

  • @johnmerizier1247
    @johnmerizier1247 2 года назад +2

    I love Jason!!

  • @josephculbertson1108
    @josephculbertson1108 3 года назад +3

    Jason, I have your PDF and audiobook for Private checkride prep. I took my check today. Aced the oral (thanks in part to your efforts), and discontinued due to weather. Thanks for all your efforts.
    Edit: I'm better in the plane than I am on the ground. And to anyone who is apprehensive about taking their check. Remember, over preparing makes an oral exam feel as routine as laps in the pattern.

    • @MzeroAFlightTraining
      @MzeroAFlightTraining  3 года назад

      Hey Joseph, congrats on completing the oral! Awesome job! Keep us up to date on the flight!

  • @pilotdelfossejr7436
    @pilotdelfossejr7436 3 года назад +2

    Thanks Jason I wish my CFI gave me that talk years ago

  • @gsp-greenstripepilot9508
    @gsp-greenstripepilot9508 2 года назад

    Thank you for the calming words and every single person is different with their checkride. I was way ahead of the game with my binder and all my supporting documents. I was told late Sunday night I would have a different DPE and would be flying in a plane I've never flown in. Going from a Piper Archer II 180 to a Warrior 150 has me in complete meltdown mode and I have only 7 days to get it all changed.

  • @jamesallen9032
    @jamesallen9032 3 года назад

    Thanks again Jason, I still come back to your videos just to stay sharp... keep them coming...

  • @michaelj.mcmurray540
    @michaelj.mcmurray540 3 года назад +1

    Awesome video. Great encouragement on how to avoid the check ride pitfalls. I am guilty of doing this during my instrument check ride. The DPE was a expert in creating the awkward moments for me to just fill the air with ramblings. Also, what wisdom on how to prepare mentally to overcome mistakes while on the check ride itself. These are good tools to use in every aspect of life. Y'all are doing great work. Love your content. Best out there.

    • @MzeroAFlightTraining
      @MzeroAFlightTraining  3 года назад

      Hi Michael, appreciate the kind words. Thank you so much for watching!

  • @zacharycathey4738
    @zacharycathey4738 3 года назад +1

    Just passed my written yesterday! Now I’ve got to begin check ride prep!

  • @michaelzaug8750
    @michaelzaug8750 Год назад

    Great story I was doing a turns and wasn’t satisfied. My instructor said leave it back there. Thank you mil veces JS

  • @MrRlw308
    @MrRlw308 3 года назад +1

    Thanks for another great video. I have my long cross country and checkride left then I'll be among your ranks.

  • @CooperMcKay-bu9dk
    @CooperMcKay-bu9dk 2 года назад

    3 weeks away from my checkride. 200+ hours for my PPL but I had some awful flight instructors. Just focusing on the positive and immersing myself.

  • @DeathAwaitsYourSoul
    @DeathAwaitsYourSoul 3 года назад

    Just got the audio book about 2 weeks back. Loving it thus far. I literally listen to it in the car or if I'm laying on the couch. I've cross referenced some stuff such as types of fog and engine type and everything is spot on even though I'm using a C172-N. Electrical is slightly different but as Jason mentions, check your POH. Some of the examples have minor differences. Would definitely recommend.
    Great Book!!!

  • @cn9936
    @cn9936 3 года назад +2

    I love that horsepower story!

  • @julietbravoaviation
    @julietbravoaviation 3 года назад

    Your Audible book is a great tool that I have been using to prep for my upcoming checkride. I highly recommend it!

  • @lapamful
    @lapamful 3 года назад +1

    Lawyer training for your Checkride lol thanks Jason, great advice!

  • @Brandon05STI
    @Brandon05STI 3 года назад

    I have mine in two days for Helicopter, thanks for the advise as always.

  • @drewleevy5420
    @drewleevy5420 2 года назад

    Study your preflight and the antennas

  • @brucecuratola6389
    @brucecuratola6389 3 года назад

    Very good advice. I’m a person that does well on written tests and usually worse on verbal exams. I won’t test until late this year so just learning a little each day.

  • @Fiftyx60
    @Fiftyx60 2 года назад

    ZIP IT. Hahahaha I love it! Fantastic advice that's applicable in a whole bunch of other instances, too.

  • @isaaccopeland2
    @isaaccopeland2 3 года назад +5

    My checkride is acutally two weeks out. It's been rescheduled 3 or 4 times due to weather.. Hoping that May 15th is the day!

  • @paulpeters7840
    @paulpeters7840 3 года назад

    I am so glad I found you on RUclips. I really appreciate your insight and, hopefully, I can learn from your mistakes and minimize my own!

  • @superevostevo
    @superevostevo 2 года назад

    i'm taking my checkride soon my written is next week

  • @aspenspora
    @aspenspora 3 года назад +1

    I’m about a month or so out from my check ride, weather permitting. Good timing! Trying to find every little piece of information that I’ve “skipped over”.

  • @blainepetsupplies5354
    @blainepetsupplies5354 Год назад

    That story was so funny about the 172. If I was the DPE I wouldn’t have been able to keep a straight face lol 😅 get a 182, it has 10 more horsepower!! 😂

  • @exosoul
    @exosoul 3 года назад

    I have my private checkride in a few days and this video is helping me calm my nerves. I know I've been studying for a while, and have done a few mock checkrides, but can't help to be nervous lol

    • @MzeroAFlightTraining
      @MzeroAFlightTraining  3 года назад

      It is understandable to be nervous! Good luck!

    • @exosoul
      @exosoul 3 года назад +1

      @@MzeroAFlightTraining Thanks! as of right now I am officially a pilot! your videos helped me a lot! thank you!

  • @keithhoward9238
    @keithhoward9238 3 года назад

    I just purchased my audio book and will be listening to it everyday 🙌 👌. I need it to build muscle memory and stay calm

  • @jimmyfall9302
    @jimmyfall9302 3 года назад +2

    PPL checkride tomorrow after nearly a year of delays. Still don’t feel ready. Last 7 practice flights canceled due to the weather. Frayed nerves.

    • @bryceberryman7768
      @bryceberryman7768 3 года назад +2

      gl man mines in 2 days feeling the same way haha

    • @Draconawolf
      @Draconawolf 3 года назад +2

      You got this! Deep breaths and you'll get it. The worst that happens if you fail it? You take it again but even more prepared! So long as you keep trying, you'll get it.
      I've got my PPL checkride coming up in a few weeks as well, so best of luck to us both

    • @jimmyfall9302
      @jimmyfall9302 3 года назад +2

      Oral done successfully. Flight canceled for weather, again.

    • @MzeroAFlightTraining
      @MzeroAFlightTraining  3 года назад +1

      Hopefully the weather will cooperate soon.

    • @MzeroAFlightTraining
      @MzeroAFlightTraining  3 года назад +1

      Best of luck, Jimmy! Weather cancellations can be frustrating! Make sure you feel comfortable in the aircraft and get a practice flight in if you can. Fly safe!

  • @jake0q
    @jake0q 3 года назад

    Can’t wait for my flight training.

    • @MzeroAFlightTraining
      @MzeroAFlightTraining  3 года назад +1

      Enjoy it, Jake! Let us know if we can help! You can reach us at support@mzeroa.com

  • @Cbizzle83651
    @Cbizzle83651 3 года назад

    Getting ready for Mine as we speak, can not wait!

  • @seemakhan1773
    @seemakhan1773 3 года назад

    Much needed. Thank you Jason!

  • @dannycnoble
    @dannycnoble 2 года назад

    I will not have the same weight difference Jason had when he went from a 100 ppound instructor to a 250 pound examiner. I come in a 320 pounds all by myself. So whomever my examiner is the airplane will function the same. Fro the record my woeght is mostly verticle thankfully. cause i am 6ft 6. i am working on shedding about 50 pounds. My goal weight my doctor wants me at is 275. Jason's videos are great. The online ground school for Mzero A is great too. Defintly will have to look into the Audio Books.

  • @timniles2634
    @timniles2634 3 года назад

    Great point on the checkride pitfall. It is great to avoid this but you could actually have fun with this as well. For example, if you know you have hypoxia nailed in depth beyond what is required, why not lead the conversation down that path. Let the examiner probe you on it. Allows you to guide the conversation around what you know best. Ok, we should know it all cold but we all know that there are areas we are less comfortable with. Would I "really" do this on a checkride? I don't know but its an interesting idea.

    • @MzeroAFlightTraining
      @MzeroAFlightTraining  3 года назад

      Definitely an interesting idea, but pilots should still all be masters of the material and expect the examiner to ask them anything. Thanks for watching!

  • @daniilshmigelskiy7459
    @daniilshmigelskiy7459 3 года назад +1

    I has my checkride two weeks ago. Pretty exciting to fly friends and family! Planning on continuing to instrument rating!

    • @MzeroAFlightTraining
      @MzeroAFlightTraining  3 года назад

      Congrats, Daniil! Enjoy your new flying privileges, and remember that a good pilot is always learning!

    • @MzeroAFlightTraining
      @MzeroAFlightTraining  3 года назад

      Congratulations! That is wonderful!

  • @quintenmoshy7798
    @quintenmoshy7798 3 года назад +2

    When I answered that hypoxia question, I initially said "It's the lack of oxygen to your organs, such as your brain, which can cause many different types of symptoms-" and then I caught myself LOL. For some reason it's incredible hard to just answer the question in the most minimal but satisfactory way

  • @Capafool
    @Capafool 3 года назад +3

    My "rambling" was only in areas I knew well, to keep the conversation going in my favor :-)

  • @youthfulambitionya
    @youthfulambitionya 2 года назад

    If I can just bring Jason in every check ride with me i'll be golden. - But in a way I do, because I study all his material.

  • @taketothesky65
    @taketothesky65 Год назад

    Checkride coming 2-11-23

  • @JohnLemieux
    @JohnLemieux 4 месяца назад

    “Do you have the time?”
    “It’s 8:27.”
    “Stop doing that.”
    “Doing what?”
    “Answering questions I didn’t ask.”

  • @cn9936
    @cn9936 3 года назад +1

    I’m taking my PP L written in three weeks or so! Can’t wait to start flying!

  • @MediosCorporativos
    @MediosCorporativos 2 года назад

    Please provide me the link for the audio mock book please. I’m not 100% where I need to be. Thanks

  • @williamwehrle6238
    @williamwehrle6238 3 года назад

    When will the Private Pilot checkride audio book be updated?

    • @MzeroAFlightTraining
      @MzeroAFlightTraining  3 года назад

      Hey William, if you reach out to our support team at support@mzeroa.com they will be able to get that question answered for you. Thanks!

  • @markpalmer1305
    @markpalmer1305 2 года назад

    I don't have access to AUDIBLE....any other way to get audio book?

  • @1dgram
    @1dgram 3 года назад +4

    There's usually a good amount of awkward silence when it comes to a checkride, except when they are purposely trying to distract you.

  • @skhalid6597
    @skhalid6597 3 года назад +1

    how do i find the podcast on itunes?

    • @MzeroAFlightTraining
      @MzeroAFlightTraining  3 года назад

      Here is the link for you. Thanks for watching. podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/private-pilot-podcast-by-mzeroa-com/id1010686786

  • @londonmoren9611
    @londonmoren9611 Год назад

    My check ride is in like 30 minutes 😭

  • @EmilyTienne
    @EmilyTienne 15 дней назад

    Sometimes you want to continue talking about hypoxia, for example, because this is a subject you’re well-versed on, and you’re thinking “I could go on with this comfortably” using up a big chunk of the oral exam time.

  • @stephenstead7270
    @stephenstead7270 2 года назад

    It a like a death sit just waiting you know you saying the wrong things best just to say to your self well if i fail it i try again that all you can do you get stress on this checkride they keep you at it to see how you cope

  • @davec3226
    @davec3226 3 года назад +1

    Rather than considering it a "pitfall" to lead the examiner into the next question, why not consider it a tactic. If, in your example, you had studied hypoxia and were strong in that area, wouldn't it be smart to use your answers as you describe to lead the examiner down that road of questioning?
    Better that you lead him to probe deeply into an area you know than have switch to an area in which you might be less versed.

    • @MzeroAFlightTraining
      @MzeroAFlightTraining  3 года назад +1

      Hi Dave! Great question. It is best to have the conservative approach and only answer what is necessary. You may be stronger in some areas, but even in those areas the DPE may still ask some questions you might not know the answer to. Hope this helps answer your question! Please reach out to us at support@mzeroa.com if you need anything else. Thanks!

    • @davec3226
      @davec3226 3 года назад

      @@MzeroAFlightTraining or his next question could be in an area in which you are weaker and be even MORE likely to be a question you cannot answer. He's going to ask another question anyway, why not steer it to an area where you are strong?
      You are making the point in your video that you can inadvertently steer the questioning by bringing up more than the examiner asks. So why not use that strategically to steer the focus of questioning into areas you know well rather than risking a question in an area you that don't?
      It makes good sense to use that insight to your advantage.

    • @mikeperry2814
      @mikeperry2814 3 года назад

      @@davec3226 But, it might make for a very long day too!

    • @1dgram
      @1dgram 3 года назад +2

      @@davec3226 The DPE has areas that they will be testing you on. Getting deep into one area only prolongs the oral, it does not cause other areas to be skipped.

    • @davec3226
      @davec3226 3 года назад

      @@1dgram of course. But if he is going to go deep, better to steer him deep into an area in which you are strong. He can't chase you down every hole and once he sees you know your stuff in detail, the less likely he is to chase you down some rabbit hole later where you may not be that strong.

  • @santiagoeros958
    @santiagoeros958 3 года назад

    Thank you for sharing, I appreciate the time and effort you and your team take to make these videos to help us. 👍🛩️

  • @anacletkabalubukole5776
    @anacletkabalubukole5776 3 года назад

    👌

  • @quintenmoshy7798
    @quintenmoshy7798 3 года назад

    My day of reckoning: May 12th

  • @azcardinal88
    @azcardinal88 3 года назад

    get comfortable being uncomfortable

  • @elias4214
    @elias4214 3 года назад +1

    Awkward silence is strong manipulative tool. Ask a psychologist ;)