Originally Posted by
Southerner
I don't think it's unreasonable to expect a pilot to know how a constant speed prop actually operates, especially if it's on a twin.
I agree. I should have know and didn't and he allowed me to slide. It was a single engine though, but that doesn't matter. It's right there in the PTS. Had it gone the other way I'd be checking the "yes" box on "have you ever failed a check ride".