First off, NO ONE should sit for an 8hr oral. I couldn't talk for 8hrs much less answer questions for 8hrs. For all my checks and giving checks, no oral over about 2hrs and that was with a true dipstick who wanted to show me how much HE knew.

The other non-standards seem to indicate workload problems. ie.. getting so involved in the moment that the next step is missed. Pacing and workload are very important.

I assume you are mentally flying these sorties before going to the airplane, right?