Commercial Oral Knowledge
12-27-2008, 05:29 PM
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Commercial Oral Knowledge
Hey,
I am a commerical student close to obtaining my commercial rating and i was wondering if there is any specific parts of sections 121 and 135 in far/aim that should be looked at very closely. Also any other knowledge what i should know about this rating would be great.
I am a commerical student close to obtaining my commercial rating and i was wondering if there is any specific parts of sections 121 and 135 in far/aim that should be looked at very closely. Also any other knowledge what i should know about this rating would be great.
12-27-2008, 06:16 PM
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121 and 135 are not required on a commercial oral (or written) and should not even come up. It's possible that an aggressive DPE might want to talk about Part 91 K, but that should be about as exotic as it gets.
For the ATP, you can chose whether to do either part 135 or 121.
For the ATP, you can chose whether to do either part 135 or 121.
12-27-2008, 06:26 PM
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Originally Posted by rickair7777
121 and 135 are not required on a commercial oral (or written) and should not even come up. It's possible that an aggressive DPE might want to talk about Part 91 K, but that should be about as exotic as it gets.
For the ATP, you can chose whether to do either part 135 or 121.
For the ATP, you can chose whether to do either part 135 or 121.
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12-27-2008, 06:52 PM
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You should only need to know those things required in part 91. I know a lot of cases where the examiners want the applicants to know what a commercial pilot can and cannot do and when.
In my experience with most Examiners they just want to make sure you are safe in every aspect of the piloting process (flight planning, weather, emergencies and rules) and can handle anything thrown at you.
Also know what CRM is and how you can use it. Even part 91 pilots have resources to choose from if they need it.
During my initial multi commercial checkride I came in for some landings, extended my gear and only got two green lights (Nose and left main) and a on/off green on the right. I did all the emergency checklists, recycled the gear, pulled the emergency extend knob, swapped lights, etc. I didn't get anything. I came around and had the tower take a look at the wheel. They didn't see any problems. So I circled the airport above TPA and called my schools dispatch which got one of the mechanics who tried to troubleshoot with me. Nothing worked so I attempted to knock it loose by bouncing the left main against the ground trying to lock it into place. nothing so I made the decision to attempt to land. I came in and set it down on the left main first and slowly lowered the right on to the ground... as soon as the right main hit the ground I got a solid green on that side.
Turns out it was some loose wiring near the gear switch.
The examiner said it was the best checkride he had.
The best part was I didn't have to do a short field landing!!
Good luck!
In my experience with most Examiners they just want to make sure you are safe in every aspect of the piloting process (flight planning, weather, emergencies and rules) and can handle anything thrown at you.
Also know what CRM is and how you can use it. Even part 91 pilots have resources to choose from if they need it.
During my initial multi commercial checkride I came in for some landings, extended my gear and only got two green lights (Nose and left main) and a on/off green on the right. I did all the emergency checklists, recycled the gear, pulled the emergency extend knob, swapped lights, etc. I didn't get anything. I came around and had the tower take a look at the wheel. They didn't see any problems. So I circled the airport above TPA and called my schools dispatch which got one of the mechanics who tried to troubleshoot with me. Nothing worked so I attempted to knock it loose by bouncing the left main against the ground trying to lock it into place. nothing so I made the decision to attempt to land. I came in and set it down on the left main first and slowly lowered the right on to the ground... as soon as the right main hit the ground I got a solid green on that side.
Turns out it was some loose wiring near the gear switch.
The examiner said it was the best checkride he had.
The best part was I didn't have to do a short field landing!!
Good luck!
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