Originally Posted by
samc
Alright, how would you address military checkrides during initial training (T-37)? I didn't complete UPT so I got out and earned my CFII SE and ME certificates. I failed some checkrides in UPT was washed out and reinstated but I lost my medical. I haven't failed any checkrides w/ the DPE or FAA so far.
Be honest about your UPT experience and accept responsibility. Put it on the table - show them you moved on and learned from the experience. You've obviously moved on - for some it can be a real confidence blow and one from which they never recover...
I've worked with guys on active duty that didn't make it thru UPT. 90% of them blamed the system or some women that got away with the same thing and was allowed to pass...Woe is me...
10% accepted responsibility for their actions / experience and took it as a learning experience. Less than 1% of them stayed in the military - the rest served their service commitment and moved on to corporate america / regionals.
-LAFF