As far as the checkride thing, no worries. I just got the call from CAL and they asked me about my busted checkride in the panel. I explained what happened and they pretty much laughed it off. That was it, no big deal. Just be honest, that is the bottom line. They know most have dings on thier records, as long as it isn't too egregious I think you'll be ok. BTW, they never would have known had I not put it on my app, they never asked for my FEF.