Advice on Multi IFR/COM add on checkride?

mrivc211 · December 4th, 2002, 19:55

Got my checkride coming up on Tuesday at 7:30am and am wondering what advice anyone could give me. Thanks

Buzo · December 4th, 2002, 20:30

Know the systems, Vspeeds, Vmc, and be able to describe a critical engine. Take your time on the flight and you should be fine.

Brandon · December 5th, 2002, 11:08

Know critical engine, what Vmc is and what the effects are on it by different factors - eg aft C.G., density altitude. Know all the aerodynamic factors acting when an engine is lost. For the flying part, just keep your head in the game. My DE turned the fuel selector off and then started chatting with me about stuff as I was setting up for the ILS to try and catch me off guard. Fly the airplane first, have your checklists handy, but don't get them out until you have the airplane under control.
The only thing I kinda screwed up was my landings. He said I landed like a rookie...which with 8 hours ME I am a rookie. I followed the glide slope until I had the runway made, and then I slowly started bringing the power back and touched down about 500' down the runway...just like I've always done. He wanted me to follow the papis all the way in and set it down right on the aiming point markings...like the big boys do it.

pilot602 · December 6th, 2002, 11:12

I got asked "can a pilot (technique) affect Vmc?" on my multi add-on.

Yes. If you don't compensate with the rudder you are at Vmc!

Know critical engine and everything that affects it (density altitude, W&B, CG, pilot technique etc.)

Is Vmc a fixed figure? No. it can and will change but the redline is a "worst case scenario" speed. However, it can go higher than that number in specific situations.

Know how to calculate single engine ceiling - because it too will change depending on the environment and the state of the aircraft.

Also, know if your aircraft has a certian RPM under which the prop cannot be feathered. And know your systems - especially fuel.

Other than that my mutli add-on was pretty straight forward.

mrivc211 · January 28th, 2003, 18:40

Passed! Saweeeetttt! Got delayed a little while, but at least I didn't pink slip it.

December 4th, 2002, 19:55	#1
mrivc211 Old Skool Join Date: Sep 2000 Posts: 2,037	Advice on Multi IFR/COM add on checkride? Got my checkride coming up on Tuesday at 7:30am and am wondering what advice anyone could give me. Thanks

December 4th, 2002, 20:30	#2
Buzo Junior Member Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Rockford, IL Posts: 256	Re: Advice on Multi IFR/COM add on checkride? Know the systems, Vspeeds, Vmc, and be able to describe a critical engine. Take your time on the flight and you should be fine.

December 5th, 2002, 11:08	#3
Brandon Junior Member Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Toronto, Ontario Posts: 111	Re: Advice on Multi IFR/COM add on checkride? Know critical engine, what Vmc is and what the effects are on it by different factors - eg aft C.G., density altitude. Know all the aerodynamic factors acting when an engine is lost. For the flying part, just keep your head in the game. My DE turned the fuel selector off and then started chatting with me about stuff as I was setting up for the ILS to try and catch me off guard. Fly the airplane first, have your checklists handy, but don't get them out until you have the airplane under control. The only thing I kinda screwed up was my landings. He said I landed like a rookie...which with 8 hours ME I am a rookie. I followed the glide slope until I had the runway made, and then I slowly started bringing the power back and touched down about 500' down the runway...just like I've always done. He wanted me to follow the papis all the way in and set it down right on the aiming point markings...like the big boys do it.

December 6th, 2002, 11:12	#4
pilot602 Old Skool Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: who haa Posts: 3,750	Re: Advice on Multi IFR/COM add on checkride? I got asked "can a pilot (technique) affect Vmc?" on my multi add-on. Yes. If you don't compensate with the rudder you are at Vmc! Know critical engine and everything that affects it (density altitude, W&B, CG, pilot technique etc.) Is Vmc a fixed figure? No. it can and will change but the redline is a "worst case scenario" speed. However, it can go higher than that number in specific situations. Know how to calculate single engine ceiling - because it too will change depending on the environment and the state of the aircraft. Also, know if your aircraft has a certian RPM under which the prop cannot be feathered. And know your systems - especially fuel. Other than that my mutli add-on was pretty straight forward.

January 28th, 2003, 18:40	#5
mrivc211 Old Skool Join Date: Sep 2000 Posts: 2,037	Re: Advice on Multi IFR/COM add on checkride? Passed! Saweeeetttt! Got delayed a little while, but at least I didn't pink slip it.

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