EVALUATION

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GENERAL AVIATION PILOT EXAMINER REVIEW  30% TO 40% OF REGIONS GENERAL AVIATION PILOT EXAMINERS ARE NOT CONDUCTING COMPLETE PRACTICAL TESTS  A LARGE PERCENTAGE OF EXAMINERS ARE NOT HOLDING APPLICANTS TO THE STANDARDS OF THE PRACTICAL TEST STANDARDS  IMPROVE QUESTIONING TECHNIQUE

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EVALUATION

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Practical Test Standards Washington, D.C for FLIGHT STANDARDS SERVICE U.S. Department of Transportation Federal Aviation Administration AIRLINE TRANSPORT PILOT AND AIRCRAFT TYPE RATING AIRPLANE FEBRUARY 2001 FAA-S D

Recommendations

EXAMINER TEST GUIDE (2001)

EXAMINER TEST GUIDE(2001) Pilot Examiners should use the Examiner Test Guide and the appropriate Practical Test Standard(s) to organize their plan of action. This guide is not a substitute for a plan of action. You may modify this material to meet your specific needs. Pilot Examiners should assure that they give three briefings to each applicant, Pre-Test, Pre-Flight and Post Flight.

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The appointment

APPOINTMENT 1. Applicant a. Name b. Telephone number 2. Instructor a. Name b. Telephone number 3. Practical Test a. Certificate and/or rating sought b. Retest (yes/no) Yes-Fax copy c. Aircraft make and model d. Location of test - time and date

4. Required Documentation a. Class of medical (if applicable) b. Valid knowledge test results (if applicable) c. Aircraft-certificates, logbooks, equipment d. Application (8710-1) completed and (if required) signed by instructor e. Special considerations - drug convictions f. Identification - Photo/signature I.D. g. Flight time records and requirements h. Required endorsements

5. Practical Test Standards (PTS’s) a. Are you familiar with the PTS b. PTS checklist of required equipment 6. FEE PRACTICAL TEST FLIGHT PLANNING 1. Cross-country to be planned (if applicable) 2. Weight and balance computations 3. Aircraft performance computations 4. Flight planning facilities/FSS telephone numbers DPE - AM I PREPARED?

SET THE ENVIRONMENT

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SET THE ENVIRONMENT 1. Be on time 2. Physical testing environment a. Ensure privacy b. Eliminate possible interruptions c. Have calls held, etc. 3. Psychological testing environment a. Show genuine interest in the applicant b. Be polite, courteous, receptive c. Manage your prejudices d. Keep personal or business problems to yourself

Pretest briefing

PRETEST BRIEFING 1. Put the applicant at ease (small talk,etc.) 2. Advise the applicant of available comfort facilities 3. Confirm type of practical test or retest 4. Provide casual overview of the test 5. Collect/Verify the required documents specified during the appointment: a. Application b. Photo/signature I.D. (Note type on and return)

PRETEST BRIEFING c. Pilot Certificate (Verify I.D. & and return) d. Medical (note limitations) e. Knowledge test results (if appropriate) f. Logbook or training records (Verify that the applicant meets all requirements and appropriate endorsements) g. Aircraft documents (verify location & scheduled availability) 6. Verify that required equipment (hood,etc.) is available

PRETEST BRIEFING 7. Verify that applicant is aware of PTS requirements and tolerances 8. Advise the applicant that: a. FAA Practical test in accordance with ?????? PTS b. Will be using a Plan of Action (Used to organize the Practical Test) c. Will be taking notes for the debrief d. Not a 100% test e. Oral questioning will continue throughout the test

PRETEST BRIEFING f. Three possible outcome are; 1. Temporary certificate 2. Notice of Disapproval 3. Letter of Discontinuance 9. Any Questions ????? 10. Collect Fee 11. Announce “TEST HAS BEGUN!”

What Qualities make a good Pilot Examiner?

ANNOUNCE “THE TEST HAS BEGUN”

ORAL QUESTIONING

EFFECTIVE COMMUNICATION

GOOD OBSERVER

LEVELS OF LEARNING CORRELATION APPLICATION UNDERSTANDING ROTE

EVALUATION CORRELATION APPLICATION UNDERSTANDING ROTE

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EVALUATION ROTE

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EVALUATION UNDERSTANDING ROTE

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EVALUATION APPLICATION UNDERSTANDING ROTE

Scenario

EVALUATION CORRELATION APPLICATION UNDERSTANDING ROTE

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Questions to Avoid THE PUZZLE

oversize

Questions to Avoid THE OVERSIZE ?

Toss up

Questions to Avoid THE TOSS UP

bewilderment

Questions to Avoid Bewilderment

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Questions to Avoid Leading

PREFLIGHT BRIEFING

PREFLIGHT 1

PREFLIGHT BRIEFING

Preflight briefing 2

PREFLIGHT BRIEFING 1. Profile of flight test 2. Pilot in Command, 14 CFR Section Emergencies - actual and simulated a. Engine failure - takeoff and landing b. Other emergencies c. Feathering 4. Transfer of controls (if applicable) 5. Collision avoidance (CFI applicant required to instruct) a. Looking for reported traffic b. Clearing the area before maneuvers

PREFLIGHT BRIEFING 6. First preflight - weight and balance - VFR/IFR option 7. Advise that oral questioning will continue - not a 100% test 8. Testing with Plan of Action will continue IAW PTS 9. Will continue taking notes 10. Continue/discontinue if task is unsatisfactory 11. Answer any questions 12. Advise applicant to return aircraft documents to the aircraft. 13. Begin flight evaluation

FLIGHT TEST 1. Be sure to take plan of action with you to the aircraft. 2. Conduct flight test according to the PTS 3. No Instruction 4. No second chance when maneuver is unsatisfactory 5. Continue testing if maneuver is incomplete or you need more information to make a decision

NO SECOND CHANCE?

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FLIGHT TEST 6. Unsatisfactory performance a. Exceeding aircraft limitations b. Examiner intervention c. Inappropriate emergency procedures d. Outcome of the maneuver being seriously in doubt e. Poor judgment f. Within approved standards g. Failure to apply aeronautical knowledge h. Not being the master of the aircraft i. Consistently exceeding tolerances j. Failure to take prompt corrective action when tolerances are exceeded

PREFLIGHT BRIEFING 6. Unsatisfactory performance a. Exceeding aircraft limitations b. Examiner intervention c. Inappropriate emergency procedures d. Outcome of the maneuver being seriously in doubt e. Poor judgment f. Lack of smoothness or accuracy g. Failure to apply aeronautical knowledge h. Not being the master of the aircraft i. Consistently exceeding tolerances j. Failure to take prompt corrective action when tolerances are exceeded a. Exceeding aircraft limitations b. Examiner intervention c. Inappropriate emergency procedures

PREFLIGHT BRIEFING 6. Unsatisfactory performance a. Exceeding aircraft limitations b. Examiner intervention c. Inappropriate emergency procedures d. Outcome of the maneuver being seriously in doubt e. Poor judgment f. Lack of smoothness or accuracy g. Failure to apply aeronautical knowledge h. Not being the master of the aircraft i. Consistently exceeding tolerances j. Failure to take prompt corrective action when tolerances are exceeded d. Outcome of the maneuver being seriously in doubt e. Poor judgment f. Within approved standards g. Failure to apply aeronautical knowledge h. Not being the master of the aircraft i. Consistently exceeding tolerances j. Failure to take prompt corrective action when tolerances are exceeded

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7. Use realistic distractions during the flight test.

POST FLIGHT

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POST FLIGHT 1. General a. Reaffirm outcome b. Allow applicant some time to self c. Prepare temporary airman certificate/ disapproval notice/ letter of discontinuance d. Offer to sign the applicant’s logbook

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POST FLIGHT 2. Temporary Airman Certificate a. Establish a positive atmosphere b. Highlight above average performance c. Debrief using the plan of action d. Have applicant review and sign temporary airman certificate e. Examiner signs and issues temporary airman certificate f. Advise of duration days g. Ensure applicant has proper documents h. Verify that you have the proper documents i. Brief flight instructor of applicants performance

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POST FLIGHT 3. Notice of Disapproval a. Establish a positive atmosphere b. Highlight above average performance as well as deficient tasks c. Debrief using the plan of action d. Use PTS to explain reasons for disapproval e. Do not criticize the flight instructor f. Be alert for Denial, Anger, Bargaining, or Depression g. Issue disapproval notice h. Advise re-test credit for satisfactorily completed items is 60 days i. Ensure applicant has proper documents j. Verify that you have the proper documents k. Brief flight instructor of applicants performance

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