Originally Posted by
rickair7777
It seems reasonable that the fed could observe either training, or checking, but not both.
Why?
An inspector is entitled to observe either or both, at any time; fully reasonable.
Have you never been given a checkride by an inspector for Part 135 or 121?
Today it's uncommon for someone to do a ride with the FAA while working through their primary flight training, but it used to be much more common. I don't understand the resistance. One either operates to the standard or one doesn't.