Originally Posted by Check Essential

SFA = seat filler (not sure what the "A" is. Capt maybe)

Regarding the "orals" at Delta:
Its been my experience that the APDs and instructors are all first rate.
They can tell in the first 2 minutes whether you've studied and know your stuff.
If you do, the oral is very low key and short.
You don't have to be a systems expert; just be able to rattle off the limitations and memory items, know most of the learning objectives and you're good to go.

If you come in and obviously have not prepared at all, you're gonna have a long day.
I don't think that happens very often, but I've heard some stories.