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BenWlson · October 6th, 2007, 15:34

I went to the interview for the ACPP in Addison this morning. The short written test wasn't bad. I think I missed three questions on things like ATC light signals which I didn't remember all that well, but for the most part, it was just basic private pilot stuff. Reading the Piper Seminole supplement that was provided was neccessary for many questions. He also wanted me to explain a lot of the aerodynamic effects of an engine out.

There were also several questions he had about my most recently flown airplane. I have zero time in a Cessna 172. The majority of my time is in a Piper Tri-Pacer (PA-22). The instructor didn't really know anything about that airplane, so he couldn't tell if I answered his airplane specific questions right, but I was confident with my answers.

The simulator was lots of fun. The majority of it was being asked to fly specific headings, altitudes, airspeeds in climbs, decents, and turns. It took a little while to figure out how to get the simulator stabilized. The VSI and altimiter were all over the place on me, but I greased the landing and even added a slip in there which was kind of fun.

I stayed almost an additional 2 hours talking to the instructor and asking a million questions.

I plan on sending in my deposit soon with a start date sometime in November.

I can't wait! I must have seen half-a-dozen young pilots coming in and out of that FBO flying Citations, King-Airs, and such.. I'm just so excited.

October 6th, 2007, 15:34	#1
BenWlson Junior Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: KTKI Posts: 210	ACPP Interview at Addison I went to the interview for the ACPP in Addison this morning. The short written test wasn't bad. I think I missed three questions on things like ATC light signals which I didn't remember all that well, but for the most part, it was just basic private pilot stuff. Reading the Piper Seminole supplement that was provided was neccessary for many questions. He also wanted me to explain a lot of the aerodynamic effects of an engine out. There were also several questions he had about my most recently flown airplane. I have zero time in a Cessna 172. The majority of my time is in a Piper Tri-Pacer (PA-22). The instructor didn't really know anything about that airplane, so he couldn't tell if I answered his airplane specific questions right, but I was confident with my answers. The simulator was lots of fun. The majority of it was being asked to fly specific headings, altitudes, airspeeds in climbs, decents, and turns. It took a little while to figure out how to get the simulator stabilized. The VSI and altimiter were all over the place on me, but I greased the landing and even added a slip in there which was kind of fun. I stayed almost an additional 2 hours talking to the instructor and asking a million questions. I plan on sending in my deposit soon with a start date sometime in November. I can't wait! I must have seen half-a-dozen young pilots coming in and out of that FBO flying Citations, King-Airs, and such.. I'm just so excited.