Originally Posted by
pokey9554
The only requirement is that the CP or assistant CP (ACP) conducts the final stage check. The CP or ACP is not required to be a DPE. If the CP or ACP is not a DPE, he cannot issue a pink slip. If there is no pink slip, then it is not a failed checkride, but a failed stage check.
I'm always open to criticism. Perhaps the 141 school I attended and instructed for had a different approved syllabus.
No, you are correct. I was using the term DPE because some folks might not know what a 141 examiner is. Some examiners are DPE's, many of them are not. Either way an 141 examiner or DPE should not issue a pink slip for 141 ride (under the current rules). I have actually had a hired DPE try to do that...took some explaining to sort out.
But I think the rules should be changed...a checkride is a checkride, and needs to hold the same jeopardy for every applicant since it is such a hot issue with career progression now.