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BoilerPilot2007 · November 7th, 2004, 21:24

A former CFI of mine did just that. When the time for his checkride came, he hopped in the right seat. The examiner, confused, asked him to take the checkride from the left seat. He obliged, but said he was fairly uncomfortable with some of the maneuvers from that side because it had been a while since he'd flown left seat. My suggestion would be to find out, about 15 flight hours before your checkride, whether or not your examiner will allow it. By this time, you'll have a better idea of who your examiner would be.

Hope that helps.

November 7th, 2004, 21:24	#3
BoilerPilot2007 Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Chicago Posts: 444	Re: CFI Rating Questions A former CFI of mine did just that. When the time for his checkride came, he hopped in the right seat. The examiner, confused, asked him to take the checkride from the left seat. He obliged, but said he was fairly uncomfortable with some of the maneuvers from that side because it had been a while since he'd flown left seat. My suggestion would be to find out, about 15 flight hours before your checkride, whether or not your examiner will allow it. By this time, you'll have a better idea of who your examiner would be. Hope that helps.