Checkride Prep and Tips - with FAA pilot examiner

Designated Pilot Examiner Paul Mannion based out of Lost Nation Airport (KLNN) shares some tips and advice on how to prepare for your checkride. With over 150 checkrides given, Paul understands how to prepare students physically and mentally for the day of their checkride. Watch this video to see bits of a MOCK oral exam as well as the flight portion and what to expect. Visit the website below for more information or to schedule your checkride with Paul today!
Paul Mannion - DPE, CFI, CFII, MEI, ATP
Website:
www.thepilotexaminer.com/
Music:
Produced by Brendan Shulman
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Email
paul@thepilotexaminer.com

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  • @sherwinjen1463
    @sherwinjen14635 жыл бұрын

    OMG I was laughing out loud and couldn’t stop when I saw that Chick Fil A cup was being taken out from his bag😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂

  • @clintlewin9107

    @clintlewin9107

    5 жыл бұрын

    Me too xD

  • @jellybean72801

    @jellybean72801

    3 жыл бұрын

    Me too! It was the throwing crumpled up papers across his desk too!

  • @JohnSmith-bc1pe
    @JohnSmith-bc1pe4 жыл бұрын

    For amateur acting I say A+. Most of all this video is very informative and straight to the point. Thank you gentlemen for your efforts! Soon to be a student pilot.

  • @isaacpestpreacher5175

    @isaacpestpreacher5175

    Жыл бұрын

    its been 3 years ago you you made this comment mr.student pilot soon to be, how far are you with the flying

  • @eclipso104
    @eclipso1044 жыл бұрын

    John: how should dress Paul: (sigh) your shirt is fine, but damn dude do something with that mushroom hair cut. LOL

  • @tbone1212
    @tbone12127 ай бұрын

    Just came across this , makes me feel better, have a check ride coming up on Dec 15,23.

  • @gorilla_cuck_enjoyer4936
    @gorilla_cuck_enjoyer49365 жыл бұрын

    Congratulation !! You are now an official pilot is the word I wanna hear tomorrow

  • @noah5889

    @noah5889

    3 жыл бұрын

    What happened??

  • @Sky95Puncher

    @Sky95Puncher

    3 жыл бұрын

    Same I’m taking mine on Wednesday

  • @TheRealYaro

    @TheRealYaro

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@Sky95Puncher How did it go?

  • @Sky95Puncher

    @Sky95Puncher

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@TheRealYaro got rescheduled till Friday

  • @noah5889

    @noah5889

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@Sky95Puncher good luck man. mine got pushed two weeks back and i passed🤘🏼

  • @HiTechRob
    @HiTechRob4 жыл бұрын

    What a great video. I think knowledge reduces anxiety. The more I prepare for anything, the less anxious I feel. Thank you for taking the mystery out of a Checkride process.

  • @ryanmatthew511
    @ryanmatthew5113 жыл бұрын

    Great video, sounds like a thorough but fair DPE that creates a friendly professional environment! One thing about failing.... It is YOU that knows, the FAA that knows and EVERY FUTURE AVIATION EMPLOYER!!! So if flying professional is your goal, do not fail check-rides! If you do fail, be ready to own up to it and explain how it made you a better pilot.

  • @Qazedca
    @Qazedca4 жыл бұрын

    12:52 dude I died when he pulled out a beverage from his bag lmao was not expecting that

  • @jamesbabbath5306
    @jamesbabbath53064 жыл бұрын

    When his phone rang I thought it was real at first and I was thinking, "well, this is awkward...". Thank you for the excellent and very informative video gentlemen!

  • @baddadjoker9570
    @baddadjoker95702 жыл бұрын

    I’m about 3 weeks out from my check ride. I am so looking forward to the moment my DPE hands me my temporary pilot’s certificate. This was very helpful. Thank you

  • @PilotDaveAviation
    @PilotDaveAviation4 жыл бұрын

    Great Information ! I always wondered how the check ride would be...at least this has given me an insight ...thanks for sharing

  • @jakebourdon2869
    @jakebourdon28695 жыл бұрын

    Hey there Paul, I'd like to thank you for spending time making a brief yet informative general layout of how the checkride will go - as well as some pointers. I have a checkride coming up in approximately two weeks and as nervous as I am, it's nice to know that when all is said and done, the examiner is simply looking for someone who is proficient in safety, common sense, and is always learning. Best wishes and blue skies.

  • @paulmannion2725

    @paulmannion2725

    5 жыл бұрын

    Thanks for watching! I'm glad it helped. Good luck on your checkride!

  • @Ezel21love

    @Ezel21love

    5 жыл бұрын

    How was your checkride?

  • @jakebourdon2869

    @jakebourdon2869

    5 жыл бұрын

    Y H Hey there, thanks so much for asking! I passed with flying colors (no pun intended). To be frank, the oral [and practical/flight] exam was the best experience I’ve had the privilege to partake in. The examiner was straight to the point, but allowed plenty of room for enjoyment and stress-free evaluation of me as a pilot (and person). After studying my butt off, I had no trouble at all explaining the route, the steps to take, follow, etc., and performing as PIC. Not tooting my own horn, but directly said from the DPE; “You’ve demonstrated to me that not only do you have exceptional knowledge and understanding as a [now Private] Pilot, but that of what should be expected for a commercial-level-Pilot. As for your handling of the aircraft (N21627, a 2004 C172S out of my home base KASH), I don’t think anything needs to be said - I went up with you hoping to see the same as that of your oral skills, and you outperformed those expectations.” Needless to say the butterflies still haven’t dissipated! All the best & safe skies.

  • @careywaldie6735

    @careywaldie6735

    4 жыл бұрын

    You, me the FAA and all the people you told you were taking the test will know if you passed.

  • @thecaptainredpants
    @thecaptainredpants2 жыл бұрын

    I love the honesty in this video. Tell it like it is gentlemen. Edit: Meadville! That was my first crosscountry solo too!

  • @santostrevino3774
    @santostrevino37746 ай бұрын

    Thank you for the video content. I have my check ride coming up soon. This has help me have more peace of mind.

  • @rerb333
    @rerb3334 жыл бұрын

    Thank you so much. This video was very helpful especially the flying part!

  • @oldguyinavan6295
    @oldguyinavan62952 жыл бұрын

    Thank you for an excellent video!

  • @brianmorgan3659
    @brianmorgan36595 жыл бұрын

    THANK YOU SIR. GREAT INFORMATION, VERY MUCH APPRECIATED.

  • @adufewrites18761
    @adufewrites187616 ай бұрын

    This is so amazing, interesting, interactive and educating for aspiring student like me

  • @aviatordiego4769
    @aviatordiego47692 жыл бұрын

    Sure they aren’t professional actors, but this video was absolutely amazing. Thank you for taking the time to make this video! Really helpful.

  • @yurimoros
    @yurimoros3 жыл бұрын

    Very very very nice video very very thanks to Make the extra mile to show the pic of that odd this such check R . Thank you both and the film team

  • @yurimoros
    @yurimoros3 жыл бұрын

    Very nice and orientation video love to see more of this really helps

  • @robinhollinger3531
    @robinhollinger35313 жыл бұрын

    Such a great video!

  • @robindusch6033
    @robindusch6033 Жыл бұрын

    Awesome video and very helpful!

  • @lynnwalker
    @lynnwalker5 жыл бұрын

    This was a really helpful video, thanks for putting it together! Makes me a little less nervous for my upcoming check ride

  • @luissanchez1159

    @luissanchez1159

    Жыл бұрын

    Lynn, how did you do on your checkride? Mine is in a month and I'm pretty nervous.

  • @lynnwalker

    @lynnwalker

    Жыл бұрын

    @@luissanchez1159 Hello, I passed! Practicing the oral part out loud really helped me, I watched a lot of checkride prep videos so I had plenty of questions to work with. Also, the few days leading up to my checkride I flew with my instructor as much as possible so everything was fresh and I felt confident. Good luck!

  • @luissanchez1159

    @luissanchez1159

    Жыл бұрын

    @@lynnwalker great information! Thanks so much!

  • @greensphinx
    @greensphinx4 жыл бұрын

    Great Video! Subscribed!

  • @ashkanfered
    @ashkanfered3 жыл бұрын

    This was very well done. I had a great laugh. Thansk!

  • @pilotdad2417
    @pilotdad24172 жыл бұрын

    Great Video. I cant wait till I get my license!!

  • @sketchy74
    @sketchy745 жыл бұрын

    Thanks for posting! My check ride is within 10 days, I feel I cannot prep enough, however your video is tremendous help.

  • @zozofacebook333

    @zozofacebook333

    4 жыл бұрын

    how did it go? any advise? mine is in 8 days

  • @Parthsean
    @Parthsean Жыл бұрын

    The drink from the bag 😭😭😂😂

  • @meredithper3047
    @meredithper30472 жыл бұрын

    Awesome 👏🏻 thanks for sharing

  • @gsp-greenstripepilot9508
    @gsp-greenstripepilot95083 жыл бұрын

    The absolute best checkride prep I’ve seen to date. Well done

  • @spdmusicproductions3435
    @spdmusicproductions34355 жыл бұрын

    I enjoyed this video very much! Thanks Paul! My Private Pilot checkride is in 10 days! Lordy Lordy! Already nervous but confident too.

  • @itslilmikkii4862

    @itslilmikkii4862

    5 жыл бұрын

    mine is in an hour lmao

  • @spdmusicproductions3435

    @spdmusicproductions3435

    5 жыл бұрын

    Well Mikkii......did you pass??

  • @itslilmikkii4862

    @itslilmikkii4862

    5 жыл бұрын

    SPD Music Productions yes!! the weather was absolute crap because it came up pretty fast (thanks florida), worst i’ve ever flown in (that’s my luck) so i think he took it easy on me. it was definitely nerve wrecking!!

  • @spdmusicproductions3435

    @spdmusicproductions3435

    5 жыл бұрын

    Congratulations!!! So happy for you!!

  • @Ezel21love
    @Ezel21love5 жыл бұрын

    That was absolutely amazing. Thanks a lot.

  • @anthonydurrah7252
    @anthonydurrah72525 жыл бұрын

    Good Information.

  • @kylegarcia4141
    @kylegarcia41414 жыл бұрын

    My checkride oral was real hard. Suprised that I passed it but the flight portion went great. Probably should’ve studied more than the full 24hr prior and at least gotten some sleep.

  • @Awegener69
    @Awegener695 жыл бұрын

    crap im nervous after watching this

  • @TheEdmonds55
    @TheEdmonds554 жыл бұрын

    Kids haircut would be an automatic fail for me

  • @orlandoorlandosan4628
    @orlandoorlandosan46284 жыл бұрын

    Great video. Need help finding a good syllabus for a Commercial Single Engine Add-On. I already have my Commercial Multi/IFR. Can you advise me where to find this. Thanks.

  • @josephburton92
    @josephburton923 жыл бұрын

    The What not to do had me crying 😭

  • @eltrotter4719
    @eltrotter47195 жыл бұрын

    Paul, were you with the 41st?

  • @joem5110
    @joem51104 жыл бұрын

    OK, the part not to do had me laughing.

  • @melvinqjones
    @melvinqjones5 жыл бұрын

    Thanks for the great information. My check ride is in 4 days! I would add.... make sure your DPE's seatbelt strap is not twisted! (:

  • @airmetz22

    @airmetz22

    5 жыл бұрын

    How did you do?

  • @melvinqjones

    @melvinqjones

    5 жыл бұрын

    I passed!

  • @azradietrich1215

    @azradietrich1215

    4 жыл бұрын

    Kevin W I know it’s a little late, but congrats!

  • @markanthony9975

    @markanthony9975

    4 жыл бұрын

    @@melvinqjones Congrats!!!

  • @Acc0rd79
    @Acc0rd794 жыл бұрын

    My check ride is the Feb 13th, I am nervous myself as I haven't really had any exams in over a decade since the college days.

  • @luckyseven3866

    @luckyseven3866

    4 жыл бұрын

    I have mine tomorrow as well, good luck!

  • @luckyseven3866

    @luckyseven3866

    4 жыл бұрын

    I have mine tomorrow as well, good luck!

  • @quidestnunc9238
    @quidestnunc92383 жыл бұрын

    Please see Av Web channel from January 2017 where Paul Bertorelli quotes the Experts: "Good Audio Makes Good Video." Yes, it is time for a ClipOn or Lavaliere-style microphone. That is, if you want to appear professional.

  • @thetruckingsurfer8774
    @thetruckingsurfer87743 ай бұрын

    What is the just quoted DPE question?

  • @haoweipan6383
    @haoweipan6383 Жыл бұрын

    DPE is a better actor, so calm

  • @rrz464
    @rrz4645 жыл бұрын

    This is in a long list of vids I have been watching in prep for my checkride on the 19th of July, 2019. I feel that this was helpful and I thank you for putting it together (even with the cringe-worthy portions of the trashed bag and diarrhea mouth! xD )

  • @DylanHK

    @DylanHK

    5 жыл бұрын

    Good luck!

  • @gregflury3919
    @gregflury39193 жыл бұрын

    This kid was great!...LOL...Chick fil A up

  • @gorilla_cuck_enjoyer4936
    @gorilla_cuck_enjoyer49365 жыл бұрын

    My checkride is tomorrow and now I am scared

  • @hadeealhassanawi6413

    @hadeealhassanawi6413

    5 жыл бұрын

    Did you pass?

  • @DaddyMustache

    @DaddyMustache

    3 жыл бұрын

    How’d it go?

  • @gorilla_cuck_enjoyer4936

    @gorilla_cuck_enjoyer4936

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@hadeealhassanawi6413 Passed

  • @gorilla_cuck_enjoyer4936

    @gorilla_cuck_enjoyer4936

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@DaddyMustache Great

  • @OrlandoemCasa
    @OrlandoemCasa3 жыл бұрын

    Never had any contact with any of my DPE before the checkride. The owner of the school kept him behind the scenes, and one of the DPE's wife that took care of scheduling even refused to talk to me. Not sure what the mentality, legality, and liability of the position is all about. No matter what, it's a test, you will be nervous, do the best you can. Hopefully if you bust your IFR the school owner is not going to say, shame on you. Good luck.

  • @phantomcruizer

    @phantomcruizer

    3 жыл бұрын

    Probably don’t want to appear as favoritism .

  • @sztojanbarna
    @sztojanbarna2 жыл бұрын

    1:07 I had on my PPL, MEP, IR/ME and CPL skill test in joggings, trainers and a hoody. Believe it or not, I had 1st time passes in all of them. No one cares how you dress as long as the knowledge is there...

  • @mcgenius99
    @mcgenius993 жыл бұрын

    I was surprised that how to dress was the first question. Odd.

  • @mrAZcardinal
    @mrAZcardinal4 жыл бұрын

    "Um, what if I don't remember to answer a question." ... then forget about getting your private's LOL

  • @not_enoughmana
    @not_enoughmana Жыл бұрын

    I think you can dress like yourself for your check ride. "Neat and clean" and "business casual" means something different to everyone and your personal comfort matters more than someone else's potential bias of what you look like. They're evaluating your skills not whether or not you can conform to their view of what a pilot "looks like". Otherwise good info though.

  • @josephburton92
    @josephburton923 жыл бұрын

    😂😂

  • @haoweipan6383
    @haoweipan6383 Жыл бұрын

    lol

  • @BrianAnim
    @BrianAnim5 жыл бұрын

    Why include the phone call he had in the video? very distracting.

  • @thirdchild96

    @thirdchild96

    4 жыл бұрын

    😂

  • @unlisted773

    @unlisted773

    4 жыл бұрын

    What not to do.

  • @CocoEspada
    @CocoEspada5 жыл бұрын

    What he doesn’t tell you is if you fail any checkride the PRIA WILL SEE YOU and so will future employers so please DO NOT TEST UNTIL YOU ARE SURE YOU ARE READY.

  • @darthmichael12

    @darthmichael12

    4 жыл бұрын

    Wait I’m not sure I understand what you are saying, what does a fail mean?

  • @CocoEspada

    @CocoEspada

    4 жыл бұрын

    @@darthmichael12 Um, not pass?

  • @darthmichael12

    @darthmichael12

    4 жыл бұрын

    CocoEspada yes, more specifically I was referring to what does it mean to your future employers? He said only him and the FAA will know of your failure.

  • @jaredh723
    @jaredh723 Жыл бұрын

    Why does this kinda remind me of a brazzers video