I've got my Commercial Multi-engine checkride coming up in the next two weeks, and I thought I'd ask if anyone had any advice for studying.

What kind of questions are usually asked in the oral?

What to I need to make sure I do (or don't do) during the Practical? (I've heard stories of guys failing their CkRd because a hinge on the plane door was damaged, and the examiner called it 'Improper Pre-flight check'.)

Thanks in advance for any input/advice.

FG

Be ready to have an engine failed after you are established on the glideslope. Be able to explain the conditions used to find Vmc. Know the reasons that there is a critical engine. Know the systems to the airplane that you are flying really well. There ya go, that is really about all there is to it. Read through the PTS and be sure you can do everything to the standards. They can't ask you anything that isn't in there.

Failing a checkride due to a hinge on the door is BS. If something like that happens, say that you saw it during the preflight, and as PIC, you deemed it safe. If that doesn't work, call the FSDO and complain. Assuming that it isn't a safety concern.

While doing your engine-out procedure, verbalize EVERYTHING! Let the DPE know that you know what you are doing. PLUS, if you hear yourself say it out loud, 9 times out of 10 you will catch yourself if you make a mistake. And if you make a mistake, he will hear you catching yourself and then correcting yourself.

Also, go slow. (refering to the above procedure) Nothing has to happen fast. You will miss stuff and make mistakes if you rush. Obviously you need to have it down 'pat' to the point where you can do a full "box pattern" and have everything all set to go for your approach...but still...be thourough and take your time.

Other then that, good luck on your ride. After this checkride, you are one step closer to flying professionally. And on a side note...have a little fun too. (but don't tell anyone I told you that)

Lax

I agree with the guys, just make sure you study the systems on your plane, know how to calculate the accelerate/stop distance, and be able to explain the aerodynamics.The main complaint I have heard from examinors is in coming in on a single engine approach, getting too slow, then initiating a go around. BIG NO NO!Better to sacrifice the altitude rather than the speed, reason is if you have an off field landing it is better to go in controlled, rather than not.
Good Luck!z

Make sure you know about the special emphasis areas that are involved with the commercial multi area, i got asked what those were. Also make sure you know how to read all different kinds of weather info, most DPE bring special weather that they like to test pilots on.

If you already have your Single Engine Commercial Certificate, they normally won't go into the weather and all that stuff. It is all about SYSTEMS, performance charts, and FAR's (91). Now DO NOT totally discount all the 'other stuff' but from my experience as a student and flight destructor, the examiners I have delt with are into systems, performance charts, and FAR's...

Cheers,
Lax

just don't vmc it and put it into a flat spin and the multi ticket is as good as yours!!!

Thanks for the info. Keep it coming if there is anything that you think you may have missed. I'm pretty good on the systems, and I'm excellent at reading weather. I need to work on the FARs, but that's my plan this week when I wrap up ground school and take my FAA written.

My IR checkride was pretty hectic and nerve recking. I wasn't sure if this was going to be like that, or more fun (like private).

Thanks again for the info.

FG