That's no fun bud, not sure where the fire loops are, do know there are 4 fans in the forward electronics bay on the ERJ however...hmmm, i think.

To answer why systems are on different breakers, i'd say "redundancy" or "to aid in the system logic", cause odds are, it's for one of those reasons.

I wouldn't worry to much about busting a 121 check, you've gone through it before, you've passed it before, you'll go through it again, you'll pass it again, and when you get to said major, you'll pass plenty and plenty of checks over the span of your career. And probably bust a few also. Good luck, stay on the positive, and study up again, then show that examiner that you're a walkin encyclopedia of the freaking RJ. :D

JetBlast - are you with Trans States? It sure sounds like it...

beat me to it Experimental... I was just about to ask JetBlast if he's a waterskier... My oral is on monday... any advice from former/current waterskiers?

Failing checkrides:

The old saying is "there are those that have, and those that will".

None of us are excluded from that sentence. Take responsibility for it, don't pass the blame, and I don't see the problem.

First thing is to get by the requal. Once you have done that, ask for a meeting with the Senior and discuss your oral and what happened. Ask about the standards of an oral and if the questions asked conform with the syllabus. Mention that you are not looking to bust anyone's chops but that you want to learn from the experience and be better prepared the next time. Tactifully done, you will nail the guy's wad to the wall if the Senior is anything other than a wus just occupying a seat in an windowless office.

Ya so what company is it? I've heard life is "great" over there at trans states nowadays...

It shouldn't be an issue. If you ever have to explain it at an interview, say that you were asked some in depth system questions that you wern't expecting. You studied, but not to that extent that you could answer his questions. In every PC since then, you studied harder and were able to answer the more in depth questions without problem.

The interviewer will see that you are human, and learn from your mistakes, and go to the next question.

Eagle sends very in-depth PRIA training records. The ones I saw listed sim#, day, instructor, results of each session (including the IOE instructor getting sick on an overnight) and hours for each session during my three years there. I wouldn't worry about it, some training departments have reputations.

I thought there were 2 fans in the forward navy? lol... i think... I just passed my oral at trans states today... didn't get asked about the forward fans or the fireloops...

How about four? two recirc and two exhaust. Two run anytime the avionics are on and two are temperature activated.