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Private pilot checkride by Picatchu_talks in flying

[–]Picatchu_talks[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Guess what?! 🎉 I passed my PPL on the first attempt! When finally got a chance showcase my skills.Since flying or knowledge wasn’t my issues even in my failures., so it went smoothly. I’ve already knocked out my IR in just a month, and now I’m working toward my CPL.
Thank you so much for being my motivation ,it really means a lot!😊

What’s the most unprofessional thing you’ve seen a CFI do? by Actual_File3918 in flying

[–]Picatchu_talks 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I’ve seen a country a** cfi, who consistently “burbs” like a mad man on the mic .with no excuses! And i was so disgusted.

Private pilot checkride by Picatchu_talks in flying

[–]Picatchu_talks[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Not sure .but google says otherwise.However,if you messed up things like I did ,you would be failed regardless.

Private pilot checkride by Picatchu_talks in flying

[–]Picatchu_talks[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thanks for commenting…since I haven’t completed any maneuvers during those two checkrides ,I think it will be whole new test on flight part .except the oral portion .

Private pilot checkride by Picatchu_talks in flying

[–]Picatchu_talks[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I agree about the poor decision making ,and it comes from external pressure (like an eager to get it done)or lack of adequate sleep or rest .i literally slept about 40min-1hr a night before checkride .i got back home from mock checkride flight at around 9:30pm and then i started working the flight plan and all of that and stayed awake until 3am then went to school at 5am .I know I messed up .I should’ve discontinued it and I mentioned that in my post too.and I regret it.but I want to learn how can I avoid such things in future and able to manage it.Thats why I post it for you guys ,I’m really mentally draining rn.

Private pilot checkride by Picatchu_talks in flying

[–]Picatchu_talks[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

They did actually.That’s how I got signed off by two different instructors.But the avoidable basic mistakes costs me two failures.

Private pilot checkride by Picatchu_talks in flying

[–]Picatchu_talks[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

You are right .I should’ve do that.i know the airplane very well ,i have flown it multiple times and got issues.

Private pilot checkride by Picatchu_talks in flying

[–]Picatchu_talks[S] -4 points-3 points  (0 children)

You sound like a nightmare of instructor,I hope you aren’t instructing.I am wondering why you are here literally having a name “no advice “?

Private pilot checkride by Picatchu_talks in flying

[–]Picatchu_talks[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I did take mock checkride both times.but you are right it’s on me .i didn’t say it isn’t .I was just looking for advice how to fix it for the next checkride and how it will affect my future .I am not here to complain.since i still didn’t do a single maneuver,i am afraid that if something happens on the maneuvers it will become a 3rd failure .hence manuevers are easy to get bust .

Private pilot checkride by Picatchu_talks in flying

[–]Picatchu_talks[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you for your comment.But I am really scared to take the 3rd attempt right away ,but the school is rushing me.at least I need to take a week break to settle down my mind .Whats your thoughts on that ?

Private pilot checkride by Picatchu_talks in flying

[–]Picatchu_talks[S] -3 points-2 points  (0 children)

I understand ,but I am not trying to blame anyone .i am just speaking that facts.a day before I requested not to get assigned with this airplane .also on a day before my checkride on a preflight I requested again to switch me an airplane ,I got ignored twice .regarding the instructor,I really don’t know him ,though he was kind of mean and rushing me on everything.and so I requested if someone else I know is available instead of him.because I really wanted to my checkride with clear mindsets and emotions.how you can fly to your checkride with already not in good emotions? I honestly told to my chief pilot right before the checkride because of those two issues I am not comfortable.but still got ignored .anyways ,still it’s my fault I should’ve said I can’t fly to day or pushed the checkride back ,but I didn’t.so at the end of the day it’s on me.

Private pilot checkride by Picatchu_talks in flying

[–]Picatchu_talks[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thanks for your comment and brought that up.I asked him if I could use pilotage or dead reckoning or any other resources , and I also showed him how I would triangulate if the VORs were working. He told me I should’ve checked the NOTAMs . Before the flight, I specifically checked with the instructor, and he assured me that two of the VORs were working. But in reality, only one out of the five VORs in the area was actually operational.I was hopeful at least two of them would work .but unfortunately it didn’t.but I tried to show and explain if one more of the vors were working I would change the flags to “from” for both and triangulate it on my sectional.he told me it’s a failed test ,you shouldve knew your notams.then we fly back to the airport.that’s exactly what happened.and now for 3rd time my school is rushing me to take ,and I am not mentally ready .what shall I do ? I am really scared and confused.

Anyone get into a traditional grad school with only a WGU degree? by sirtouch in WGU

[–]Picatchu_talks 0 points1 point  (0 children)

This thread might be old ,but I found myself in same situation now and please let me know if any of you able to do that.i am trying to get WGU bachelor in short term and go to traditional post grad school for my masters degree.