Originally Posted by
Hobbit64
I just finished my practical in southeast VA.
I used Rob G. (USN E-2 guy) at Curtis Eads for the instruction piece. He's been doing this a while and truly enjoys general aviation and the training aspect. He is very thorough and knows how military folks approach training so he can steer you well. I would absolutely use him again.
My DPE was John Phelps (
Home Page). The eval was great. Not a 'gimme', but I didn't have to build the shuttle. Know your stuff, and it's a good time. Well thought out and good pace of events. Mr. Phelps was good at 'situational questions' for depth of knowledge and decision making evaluations.
Glad it's over, and I'd use both again in a heart beat knowing what I know now.
The DPE's in the area are booking up so, don't wait too long.
+1 for both Rob and John Phelps. Rob did my MEI prep and is a great instructor. I also taught at Curtis Eads and used John for my ME/ATP students; excellent and fair DPE.
The DPE's in all areas will likely book up as folks "grandfathered" under the old rules try to finish up before their written expires after 24 months.