Originally Posted by
Brian Z
**Rant warning** What a horrible day flying yesterday. I went for my PPL check and it looked like I have never even been in a plane before. I flew more stable approachs on my first lesson. I do not know what happened to my ability. The only good thing I felt I did flying was hold a heading. The DE wanted me to pass as he gave me plenty of chances to get it right. I just could not fly the damn plane. Nothing seemed right. When he spoke I could not comprehend what he was trying to say or really wanted. The most frustrating part is I smoked the oral. The DE stated it was one of the top 3 he has seen in his 12 years of being a DE. This was stated before we flew so I feel it was not lip service. He only knocked me for the short field landing so at least the recheck will be short. In my opinion I should do the entire flight portion over again. **Rant off**
If it makes you feel any better, at least your DE gave you some chances to get it right. When I did my instrument I too smoked the oral. When it came to the practical (6 hours later. he had another check ride in between) portion, he failed me on the first question; didn't even leave the FBO! Basically, he was mad because he showed up at 4:30p instead of 6pm (like we scheduled) and I wasn't there. He called me and started yelling at me over the phone while I was on my way (running sub 5 miles at this point) to the FBO. When I go there, he made it clear that he wanted to go home but also insisted that we continue with the practical. When I missed two minor things on his maintanence logbook question, he saw that as a way out, busted me and went home. I learned later from other students that when he gets in a bad mood, nobody (zero, zilch!) passes a checkride. In addition, he was throwing a temper tantrum all over the FBO and to my instructor. Two days later, he calls to reschedule and says the scheduling problem two days before was his fault. LOL At any rate, I am sorry to hear about your checkride. But don't worry, you'll get it!! Just keep pluggin' along, buddy!
edit: oops! Didn't see that you took the CR today. Congratulations!!