Sounds like Frank at KISP. Hes outstanding, one of the few DPE's that's worthy of the title. Not only is he a great guy but a walking history book. He should write a book.
When I got my CFI I was supposed to use the DPE for that area. I was told to budget $500 for the test and $200 for the retest. When I asked why I was told for this DPE you will never pass the first time. I raised the BS flag and went to the FSDO for the evaluation. Passed with no problem. I say...
When I first started flight training back in the late 90's I busted my initial private, instrument and commercial. I always retook the ride the next day and passed no problem. I sometimes wonder if the failures occurred so the examiner could make a few extra $$$ but who knows. The areas that...