Originally Posted by
USMCFLYR
100% agree with Varsity!
If you are planning a career in aviation but are scared of evaluations - then you need to re-evaluate your commitment.
Many people get nervous at checkrides. That is OK. The OP might be able to avoid the CFI checkride - but he isn't going to be able to avoid so many more.
Bringing that to the attention of the OP is good advice.
I agree! Bringing it to the OP attention is good advice, but you dont have to be condescending about it. There's a way to do it and still encourage the guy.
Intimidated/nervous...honestly what's the difference come checkride time, you're more than likely experiencing both along with some excitement. I have 8 type ratings, and I've been intimidated/nervous for every single one, not to mention all the recurrent I've been through. I know I was well prepared, but I questioned myself before the checkride. So when the OP said he was intimidated, I took it as he was nervous.
So my point is why discourage someone because they're intimidated about a checkride? Why not encourage, and still get you message across...it's not easy. Intial training can be tough if you dont put in the time.