Originally Posted by twebb

Everyone should know that every examiner is different. If you do a checkride when he's having a good day, it's easy; if he's upset, good luck. If the examiner has done 3 rides that day, you're the last one on his schedule, and he wants to be home for the football game, you're in luck! If the examiner usually fails alot of people and just had a meeting with the supervisor because he fails too many students, you'll probablly pass his next ride.

Do some examiners adhear to the stands, yes....Do some pass you thinking, "well, i don't think he's dangerous" yes.