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triplec76 · January 13th, 2007, 19:32

It's interesting to see the differences in flight time length of people taking CFI rides with the FAA vs DPE. My CFI ride was with a DPE and it was a short ride as well. From what I experienced regarding the FAA's problem with DPE's in the Iowa area, I can't imagine they would be happy with these short CFI checkrides. The only record of flight time exists with the DPE and applicant, so I wouldn't be surprised if the FAA starts a big crackdown on this type of thing if and when they find out.

To answer the original question, you would probably be better served getting the gouge locally. Each examiner is different and usually has his/her own hangup on maneuvers. My examiner loves to see slips. I think he wants to marry slips. He tested me thoroughly on them for my Commercial and CFI.

January 13th, 2007, 19:32	#9
triplec76 Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2003 Posts: 944	Re: What Manuevers did you do? It's interesting to see the differences in flight time length of people taking CFI rides with the FAA vs DPE. My CFI ride was with a DPE and it was a short ride as well. From what I experienced regarding the FAA's problem with DPE's in the Iowa area, I can't imagine they would be happy with these short CFI checkrides. The only record of flight time exists with the DPE and applicant, so I wouldn't be surprised if the FAA starts a big crackdown on this type of thing if and when they find out. To answer the original question, you would probably be better served getting the gouge locally. Each examiner is different and usually has his/her own hangup on maneuvers. My examiner loves to see slips. I think he wants to marry slips. He tested me thoroughly on them for my Commercial and CFI.