Originally Posted by
jsfBoat
My 3 check ride failures is REALLY bothering me (almost to the point where I'm feeling like I've committed murder), and I'm losing confidence in myself over it.
1) How can I never fail another check ride again? I'm going to a 121 and don't want to fail there, especially for something small like in my past check rides; not landing on center line, or having the transponder on Standby during take off, which are the reasons why I failed 2 of them.
Dude, busting rides is NOT committing murder. Lighten up on yourself!!!!
A bust for not turning on a transponder? That is one anal retentive examiner.... and he/she is NOT the only one. My best CFI candidate busted on his first attempt for an equally weak reason. It happens.
Depending on your age, you may have upwards of eighty 121 checkrides. I wish I could say you will never bust another ride again, but the odds are, you will. So, relax. Go in prepared and do your best. That is all anyone can do.
Take a look at this thread:
http://www.airlinepilotforums.com/hi...r-summary.html
especially at the comment made by the PSA recruiter.