Originally Posted by
Royer
They aren't asking for perfect checkrides. However, they don't just hand out type certificates, you have to earn it. And if you think you can walk in there and ace the type ride because you've "been on this airplane for 5 years" it ain't happening. I don't care if you are Chuck fu(king Yeager. But you've got nerves of steel, so don't bother preparing. Just don't bitc4 when you fail
Seems to me that instructors are sending students unprepared to type-checkrides. Heard they have plenty of new instructors (new captains) there teaching. That might be part of the many failures they are having.