Commercial Multi tomorrow!

caliginousface · May 26th, 2006, 17:47

Alright so bam tomorrow I have my initial Commercial in the Duchess. For tests and school and all I usually don't get nervous or anxious, but for flying, every now and then my panties will twist up. I got a 96% on the written (after going through the Gleim a few times, stuff does get memorized) so hearing those '95%+ people get reamed' statements jar me a bit. When it comes down to it for me, I feel there's always so much more I should know.

Any words of advice?

And man our plane isn't the best Duchess in the world either, but I dig it more than those new Semenoles at erby diddle. The right fuel press gauge always falls to zero without the fuel pump, but the engine doesn't shut down, there is some screwed up wiring with the alternators but mx can't find the problem, and the door opens all the time which is kinda funny. Ah well, here's to hopin!

deserteaglle · May 26th, 2006, 19:13

I hope everything goes well.

I know I won't have the balls to tell you when my checkrides are...if something happens and I have to see pinky, I'd be too embarassed when all of you asked whatever happened with that checkride.

Best of luck to ya, and I'll send some prayers/karma/good vibes/shaloms to you for moral support.

meritflyer · May 26th, 2006, 20:49

The fuel pressure guage in all the Seminoles I have flown drops to zero without the auxillary pump on. I have not clue why..

What do you mean the 95%+ guys get reamed? Are you saying the better you do on your written, the harder the examiner is on you? I've always heard the exact opposite.

caliginousface · May 26th, 2006, 21:03

Quote:

Originally Posted by meritflyer

The fuel pressure guage in all the Seminoles I have flown drops to zero without the auxillary pump on. I have not clue why..

What do you mean the 95%+ guys get reamed? Are you saying the better you do on your written, the harder the examiner is on you? I've always heard the exact opposite.

Yep! Here's some posts mentioning such:

Quote:

Originally Posted by Timbuff10

I have had a DE tell me that the way he goes about the oral is this: If the applicant got between a 70-80 they get a pretty tough oral since it looks like they may not have had too good of a grasp on the info. If they got between a 80-90 they get a quick oral and as long as they don't screw up the first few questions they zip through it. If they got between a 90-100 they get the same treatment as the person who got between a 70-80 because the chances are high they they just memorized all the answers and didnt really study and learn the info.

Quote:

Originally Posted by WindyCityPilot

Heard the exact same thing. Everyone I know who got between a 95% and 100% got nailed on the oral. I got an 85% and mine was easy.

meritflyer · May 26th, 2006, 21:55

Huh.. interesting. I've always heard different. If an examiner saw a low score they just may assume your're a slacker and bust your chops. I've also heard of examiners bustin out their subject code books if you missed a bunch and quizzing you on questions alike.

meritflyer · May 26th, 2006, 22:52

"I would wait, as a lower score begs for a longer and more thorough oral."

This was just posted in another thread..

jonnyb · May 27th, 2006, 01:57

Good luck man and have fun!

Stone Cold · May 27th, 2006, 06:44

Quote:

Originally Posted by caliginousface

Alright so bam tomorrow I have my initial Commercial in the Duchess. For tests and school and all I usually don't get nervous or anxious, but for flying, every now and then my panties will twist up. I got a 96% on the written (after going through the Gleim a few times, stuff does get memorized) so hearing those '95%+ people get reamed' statements jar me a bit. When it comes down to it for me, I feel there's always so much more I should know.

Any words of advice?

Are you ready for the oral and flight? If so, relax and enjoy it. Don't get all worried about your scores, high or low. If you're not ready, the examiner will let you know, and then you know what you have to do to get through it. Either way, worrying doesn't help. Know your stuff and you're good to go.

I know, easier said than done, but the more you worry about it, the more your nerves will affect you and then you're going to be in bad shape.

Good luck! You'll do fine.

May 26th, 2006, 17:47	#1
caliginousface Old Skool Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: san jose, ca Posts: 2,031	Commercial Multi tomorrow! Alright so bam tomorrow I have my initial Commercial in the Duchess. For tests and school and all I usually don't get nervous or anxious, but for flying, every now and then my panties will twist up. I got a 96% on the written (after going through the Gleim a few times, stuff does get memorized) so hearing those '95%+ people get reamed' statements jar me a bit. When it comes down to it for me, I feel there's always so much more I should know. Any words of advice? And man our plane isn't the best Duchess in the world either, but I dig it more than those new Semenoles at erby diddle. The right fuel press gauge always falls to zero without the fuel pump, but the engine doesn't shut down, there is some screwed up wiring with the alternators but mx can't find the problem, and the door opens all the time which is kinda funny. Ah well, here's to hopin! __________________

May 26th, 2006, 19:13	#2
deserteaglle Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: TEXAS! Posts: 690	Re: Commercial Multi tomorrow! I hope everything goes well. I know I won't have the balls to tell you when my checkrides are...if something happens and I have to see pinky, I'd be too embarassed when all of you asked whatever happened with that checkride. Best of luck to ya, and I'll send some prayers/karma/good vibes/shaloms to you for moral support. __________________ Fly the god#@$% plane. People usually ask for advice to have someone to agree with what they've already decided or to have someone to blame when things go wrong.

May 26th, 2006, 20:49	#3
meritflyer Old Skool Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Winchestertonfieldville Posts: 6,659	Re: Commercial Multi tomorrow! The fuel pressure guage in all the Seminoles I have flown drops to zero without the auxillary pump on. I have not clue why.. What do you mean the 95%+ guys get reamed? Are you saying the better you do on your written, the harder the examiner is on you? I've always heard the exact opposite. __________________ The simplest answer tends to be correct.

May 26th, 2006, 21:55	#5
meritflyer Old Skool Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Winchestertonfieldville Posts: 6,659	Re: Commercial Multi tomorrow! Huh.. interesting. I've always heard different. If an examiner saw a low score they just may assume your're a slacker and bust your chops. I've also heard of examiners bustin out their subject code books if you missed a bunch and quizzing you on questions alike. __________________ The simplest answer tends to be correct.

May 26th, 2006, 22:52	#6
meritflyer Old Skool Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Winchestertonfieldville Posts: 6,659	Re: Commercial Multi tomorrow! "I would wait, as a lower score begs for a longer and more thorough oral." This was just posted in another thread.. __________________ The simplest answer tends to be correct.

May 27th, 2006, 01:57	#7
jonnyb Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: So. California Posts: 1,304	Re: Commercial Multi tomorrow! Good luck man and have fun! __________________ ___________________________________ Some not so UPDATED pics.... http://s22.photobucket.com/albums/b345/saflysgood/

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