1. EVALUATION

2. VIDEO -WHATS FOR LUNCH

3. 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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5. EVALUATION

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9. Practical Test Standards Washington, D.C. 20591 for FLIGHT STANDARDS SERVICE U.S. Department of Transportation Federal Aviation Administration AIRLINE TRANSPORT PILOT AND AIRCRAFT TYPE RATING AIRPLANE FEBRUARY 2001 FAA-S-8081-5D

10. Recommendations Paul.J.Maenza@faa.gov

11. EXAMINER TEST GUIDE (2001)

12. 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.

13. VIEW VIDEO FIRST

14. The appointment

15. 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

16. 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

17. 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?

18. SET THE ENVIRONMENT

19. The turkey farmer

20. 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

21. Pretest briefing

22. 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 8710-1 b. Photo/signature I.D. (Note type on 8710-1 and return)

23. PRETEST BRIEFING c. Pilot Certificate (Verify I.D. & 8710-1 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

24. 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

25. 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!”

26. What Qualities make a good Pilot Examiner?

27. ANNOUNCE “THE TEST HAS BEGUN”

28. ORAL QUESTIONING

29. EFFECTIVE COMMUNICATION

30. GOOD OBSERVER

31. LEVELS OF LEARNING CORRELATION APPLICATION UNDERSTANDING ROTE

32. EVALUATION CORRELATION APPLICATION UNDERSTANDING ROTE

33. rote

34. EVALUATION ROTE

35. understanding

36. EVALUATION UNDERSTANDING ROTE

37. application

38. EVALUATION APPLICATION UNDERSTANDING ROTE

39. Scenario

40. EVALUATION CORRELATION APPLICATION UNDERSTANDING ROTE

41. puzzle

42. Questions to Avoid THE PUZZLE

43. oversize

44. Questions to Avoid THE OVERSIZE ?

45. Toss up

46. Questions to Avoid THE TOSS UP

47. bewilderment

48. Questions to Avoid Bewilderment

49. leading

50. Questions to Avoid Leading

51. PREFLIGHT BRIEFING

52. PREFLIGHT 1

53. PREFLIGHT BRIEFING

54. Preflight briefing 2

55. PREFLIGHT BRIEFING 1. Profile of flight test 2. Pilot in Command, 14 CFR Section 61.47 3. 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

56. 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

57. 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

58. NO SECOND CHANCE?

59. Video walt & denzel doing steep turns didipass

60. 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

61. 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

62. 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

63. Distractions freegame

64. 7. Use realistic distractions during the flight test.

65. POST FLIGHT

66. GROUCHO

67. 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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69. 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 - 120 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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71. 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

72. EMPHASIS ITEMS (page 4&5)

73. AVIATION ME

74. AVIATION ME

75. COIN 2

76. AVIATION SAFETY