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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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Practical Test Standards

Washington, D.C. 20591

for

FLIGHT STANDARDS SERVICE

U.S. Departmentof Transportation

Federal Aviation Administration

AIRLINE TRANSPORT PILOTAND AIRCRAFT TYPE RATING

AIRPLANE

FEBRUARY 2001

FAA-S-8081-5D

Recommendations

Paul.J.Maenza@faa.gov

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.

VIEW VIDEO FIRST

The appointment

APPOINTMENT1. Applicant

a. Nameb. Telephone number

2. Instructora. Nameb. Telephone number

3. Practical Testa. Certificate and/or rating soughtb. Retest (yes/no) Yes-Fax copy c. Aircraft make and modeld. 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 ENVIRONMENT1. 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 BRIEFING1. 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)

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

PRETEST BRIEFING7. 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 BRIEFINGf. 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 agood Pilot Examiner?

ANNOUNCE

“THE TEST HAS BEGUN”

ORAL QUESTIONING

EFFECTIVE COMMUNICATION

GOOD OBSERVER

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PREFLIGHT BRIEFING

PREFLIGHT 1

PREFLIGHT BRIEFING

Preflight briefing 2

PREFLIGHT BRIEFING1. 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

PREFLIGHT BRIEFING6. First preflight - weight and balance - VFR/IFR option7. Advise that oral questioning will continue - not a 100% test8. Testing with Plan of Action will continue

IAW PTS9. Will continue taking notes10. Continue/discontinue if task is unsatisfactory11. Answer any questions12. Advise applicant to return aircraft documents

to the aircraft.13. Begin flight evaluation

FLIGHT TEST1. 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 TEST6. 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 BRIEFING6. 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 limitationsb. Examiner interventionc. Inappropriate emergency procedures

PREFLIGHT BRIEFING6. 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 judgmentf. Within approved standardsg. Failure to apply aeronautical knowledgeh. Not being the master of the aircrafti. Consistently exceeding tolerancesj. 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 - 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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POST FLIGHT 3. Notice of Disapproval

a. Establish a positive atmosphereb. Highlight above average performance as well as deficient tasksc. Debrief using the plan of actiond. Use PTS to explain reasons for disapprovale. Do not criticize the flight instructorf. Be alert for Denial, Anger, Bargaining, or

Depressiong. Issue disapproval noticeh. Advise re-test credit for satisfactorily completed

items is 60 daysi. Ensure applicant has proper documentsj. Verify that you have the proper documentsk. Brief flight instructor of applicants performance

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