CC268
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Passed my CMEL checkride today!
I did it over the course of 4 days (about 2.0-2.3 hrs of flying each day). I had a really tough instructor (retired DPE), but he prepared me very well for the checkride. I have to admit, after the second day I was so overwhelmed I thought there was no way I would be ready for a checkride after 4 days. I went home after the second day and did a ton of chair flying. Came back the third day and it was night and day - I did quite well actually. I did a bunch more chair flying after the third day and came back feeling good on the fourth day. Today was my best day! The examiner complimented me on my smooth aircraft control and my thorough oral knowledge, which was nice to hear. He was the best examiner I have had to date.
The single engine approach was the toughest thing for me. He failed the engine (simulated of course) once I was well established on the glideslope. I got a little above glideslope and a bit off course while going through the feather procedure, but recovered nicely.
Overall, I thought it was a fairly easy checkride. Shortest one to date by far.
It's been a heck of a year for me! I had the goal of getting my Instrument, CSEL, and CMEL all done this year. Thought it was a fairly aggressive goal considering my work schedule and various other things, but I got it done!
Next up - CFI!
I did it over the course of 4 days (about 2.0-2.3 hrs of flying each day). I had a really tough instructor (retired DPE), but he prepared me very well for the checkride. I have to admit, after the second day I was so overwhelmed I thought there was no way I would be ready for a checkride after 4 days. I went home after the second day and did a ton of chair flying. Came back the third day and it was night and day - I did quite well actually. I did a bunch more chair flying after the third day and came back feeling good on the fourth day. Today was my best day! The examiner complimented me on my smooth aircraft control and my thorough oral knowledge, which was nice to hear. He was the best examiner I have had to date.
The single engine approach was the toughest thing for me. He failed the engine (simulated of course) once I was well established on the glideslope. I got a little above glideslope and a bit off course while going through the feather procedure, but recovered nicely.
Overall, I thought it was a fairly easy checkride. Shortest one to date by far.
It's been a heck of a year for me! I had the goal of getting my Instrument, CSEL, and CMEL all done this year. Thought it was a fairly aggressive goal considering my work schedule and various other things, but I got it done!
Next up - CFI!
