ScottM
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I was on another board a short while ago where there is a constant discusion of what to expect on 'THE' checkride. The 'THE' being the very first checkride that many of has had, the private pilot one. I remember being very nervous and wondering if I had adequately prepared. Hoping against all hopes that I would walk away with a white slip and not a pink. I passed and then went on to instrument and last year commercial.
As I was reading these posts I could not help but think of my own checkride experiences. The last one, my commercial, was probably the most fun I had during a checkride. The DE was an old codger ex-airline type, but I was so relaxed that I actually enjoyed 'showing off' my knowledge and skills. Is that unusual? While I now have three check rides under my belt I am wondering if some of you who have many more also have gotten to the point where the checkride is just one more step and not a something to fear.
As I was reading these posts I could not help but think of my own checkride experiences. The last one, my commercial, was probably the most fun I had during a checkride. The DE was an old codger ex-airline type, but I was so relaxed that I actually enjoyed 'showing off' my knowledge and skills. Is that unusual? While I now have three check rides under my belt I am wondering if some of you who have many more also have gotten to the point where the checkride is just one more step and not a something to fear.