Originally Posted by Ranger
OK, I'll admit it up front. I'm too damned lazy to go look it up. Or to even Google it. Here's my question. Does the check ride have to be done in the complex airplane? I've HEARD that the majority of the check can be done in your basic C-152/PA-28. The applicant must then demo their ability in the complex to the examiner by doing some takeoff/landings. I have two kids that are both close to their commercial checks and am just curious.
I understand that PART of the checkride can be done in a simple aircraft. I recall this coming up in the past. I think that the pattern work requires the complex. You'd have to check with the DPE first. But really, by the time you pre-flight, start, & taxi two airplanes it's probably easier just to use the RG for the whole thing.