Originally Posted by
MusDg
Thank you. Reading a lot about PTS and that is great. That was the reason for my success rate; only using the PTS as a midway there point. The PTS only teaches someone how to pass a checkride. As instructors we do a huge disservice if that is all the further we train.
Very well said.........
At the airport I taught at, few instructors, except me, would send their students to a particular examiner because of his high failure rate. I don't think this examiner, or any examiner actually "likes" to fail anyone. They just need to be given a reason.
All checkrides are, in a way, an examination of recommending instructors. As a result, I always wanted my students preparation to speak for itself.
Still, stuff happens.
I would be remiss if I didn't share that I too, even after decades of flying, have misinterpreted step downs on a non-precision approach and commenced a descent too soon.