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I did my MEI in May and I do a lot of MEI training now. Not sure how much more involved it is as your initial, but make sure you take control of whatever situation arises. If a landing isn't looking good shortly after the final turn for instance, have the student go around immediately. If he's about to bring up the gear above the safe gear operation speed don't meekly ask him to stop. Swat his hand away from the gear or something similar. The DPE's are looking for you to be in complete control and not let the student make silly/stupid mistakes.

Make sure you are teaching as you demonstrate maneuvers. The DPE will probably fly a few of the maneuvers and make mistakes on purpose to see if you will catch them. (trying to feather the wrong prop, turning off the wrong mags etc.) Stop him immediately and discuss the mistake he make and show him how to correct it.

Make sure you know the PTS for all of the maneuvers. I'm sure this is stuff you already know, but feel free to post specific questions or PM me if you want. Good luck if you haven't already done your ride. If you have, how did it go?