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    Passed Private Pilot Checkride (ACS vs PTS)

    Here is my write up on the flying portion of the checkride. Pretty much went as expected - although the DPE threw in a couple tricks... https://www.pilotsofamerica.com/community/threads/passed-private-pilot-checkride-flight-portion.99261/
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    Passed Private Pilot Checkride (ACS vs PTS)

    First passenger was my wife. We went up for a quick flight a couple days later. She is a bit scared of flying in smaller planes, but she had a blast!
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    Passed Private Pilot Checkride (ACS vs PTS)

    Yes, I have been lurking for several months. PoA has been a great resource.
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    Passed Private Pilot Checkride (Flight Portion)

    En route back to the airport, I asked the tower for stop n go clearance. The examiner informed me we would not need to come to a full stop on the short field landing, but would quickly transition from short field landing to soft field takeoff. However, not only did I get a stop n go clearance...
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    Passed Private Pilot Checkride (Flight Portion)

    THE FLIGHT PORTION OF MY EXAM Before going out to the airplane, the DPE provided a briefing on the plan for the flight, informing me which maneuvers we would do and in what order. Short field takeoff, cross country to first checkpoint, instrument work (180 turn out of a clod, unusual altitudes...
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    Passed Private Pilot Checkride (Flight Portion)

    This is the second post related to my checkride experience. My first post related to the oral exam and thoughts on ACS vs PTS is linked below: https://www.pilotsofamerica.com/community/threads/passed-private-pilot-checkride-acs-vs-pts.99245/ This post is all about the flying portion. Before...
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    Passed Private Pilot Checkride (ACS vs PTS)

    Below are details from my oral exam. Disclaimer: I've included some of the responses to the oral exam questions; these may be inaccurate or imprecise, so do not rely on them. THE NIGHT BEFORE Tried to stop studying early. Tossed and turned in bed. Dreamed about every maneuver. Dreamed about...
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    Passed Private Pilot Checkride (ACS vs PTS)

    After almost 3 years of training (on and off) and just over 101 hours of flight time, I passed the Private Pilot ASEL checkride last week under the ACS! I read dozens of checkride stories on PoA and they helped prepare me prepare, so I am paying it forward by sharing my checkride experience...
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