Originally Posted by
StudentFlyer
shdw: this is a forum, not an English class. I am here for advice on how to fix my habit of busting checkrides, and as it has expanded, fix some fundamentals of my attitude and flying skills. You provided absolutely no advice, to what I can do, so please don't post here at all (ironic that someone else is blatantly being arrogant). If I really wanted to be arrogant-I could point out flaws in your "this is how it should be done" post, but will not, as I need to work on not trying to seem very good, thanks to this thread.
StudentFlyer, I was merely mimicking.
For serious advice:
Get your head in the books, read, reread, and take side notes. Yes, write notes in the book. Make note cards and study your butt off. I am not saying you are ill prepared, or were. However, being overly prepared can boost your confidence.
Answer what you are asked. Repeatedly providing additional information can makes you look arrogant and, if you make a false comment in your ramble, can burry you. If you chose to give more information, do so with extreme caution.
Dress like you are applying for a job. Dressing professionally might make you act differently. At least khaki pants and a collared shirt. A full suit, on a hot summer day, is a bit over the top.
For additional study sources go to our thread on that. Many wonderful books on aviation were posted there last week, I believe. Even if you have read them, reread them. It will help.