I recently passed the "stage check" portion for the oral at my school and the guy gave me a few tips.

part 61.39(I believe, its the portion that states you have to have training within the past 60 days yada yada yada) of the fars is NOT covered in AC 61.65E. I guess the examiners like to whip that little gem out to feel smart every now and then.

Also, never say "step on the ball". Apparently they hate that Coordinate use of rudder and ailerons!