CPL/Multi checkride in 12 hours!

smegmar

please smother me in all your wisdom, oh benevolent boardsies. and do it quickly

diverdriver

You have checked the weather haven't you? Assuming it will be in Ireland. It will be cancelled or you'll cancel it. Thus proving your sound judgement to the examiner. So rest easy.

On the other hand, if you are elsewhere or it happens on Wednesday remember the CPL flight test is a PPL test to a higher standard of accuracy. In effect it's straightforward. If you couldn't fly to that standard your instructor wouldn't let you anywhere near an examiner. As much as anything you are being tested for your suitability as a commercial pilot in charge of innocent passengers. So maintain a professional demeanour at all times even when you screw up. The examiner will be impressed with a cool professional recovery from a cock up. Remember you are pilot in command. Act like it. It's half the battle. Many examiner apply the 'Would I let this person fly my family' or the 'Would I like this pilot sitting beside me on the flightdeck' tests to a candidate. Fail that and you're doomed.

The odd thing is that as soon as you begin to fly innocent passengers around. You automatically take on this professional air. 'Sorry ladies and Gentlemen, due to the fact that we are spinning, inverted and on fire at the moment. We may be delayed in arriving at our destination. Enjoy the rest of your life....sorry flight.' So treat the examiner in much the same way.

When I did my last CPL flight test, (long story). I was disappointed with my flying which was below my usual standard and genuinely walked in after the examiner thinking of what I'd do now that any possible chance of a career was gone. I was shocked when he smiled and shook my hand, saying I'd passed. I almost tried to talk him out of it. But his mind was made up and he insisted. My flying wasn't as bad as I thought and I came across as highly competent apparently. I quickly got my licence and so far no one has found me out. So maybe he was right.

Good luck with it. Try and banish the nerves, easily said I know.

cuterob

diverdriver wrote: »

You have checked the weather haven't you? Assuming it will be in Ireland. It will be cancelled or you'll cancel it. Thus proving your sound judgement to the examiner. So rest easy.

On the other hand, if you are elsewhere or it happens on Wednesday remember the CPL flight test is a PPL test to a higher standard of accuracy. In effect it's straightforward. If you couldn't fly to that standard your instructor wouldn't let you anywhere near an examiner. As much as anything you are being tested for your suitability as a commercial pilot in charge of innocent passengers. So maintain a professional demeanour at all times even when you screw up. The examiner will be impressed with a cool professional recovery from a cock up. Remember you are pilot in command. Act like it. It's half the battle. Many examiner apply the 'Would I let this person fly my family' or the 'Would I like this pilot sitting beside me on the flightdeck' tests to a candidate. Fail that and you're doomed.

The odd thing is that as soon as you begin to fly innocent passengers around. You automatically take on this professional air. 'Sorry ladies and Gentlemen, due to the fact that we are spinning, inverted and on fire at the moment. We may be delayed in arriving at our destination. Enjoy the rest of your life....sorry flight.' So treat the examiner in much the same way.

When I did my last CPL flight test, (long story). I was disappointed with my flying which was below my usual standard and genuinely walked in after the examiner thinking of what I'd do now that any possible chance of a career was gone. I was shocked when he smiled and shook my hand, saying I'd passed. I almost tried to talk him out of it. But his mind was made up and he insisted. My flying wasn't as bad as I thought and I came across as highly competent apparently. I quickly got my licence and so far no one has found me out. So maybe he was right.

Good luck with it. Try and banish the nerves, easily said I know.

good points.. who do you fly for?

diverdriver

Not telling, because I would be instantly identified and have to tone down my comments on this website to avoid being punched on the nose. Suffice to say I was did my CPL under the auspices of the NFC whose Instructors set me right and it turns out knew exactly what they were talking about.

I take no credit for my level of knowledge. I owe it to my Instructors.

Oh and they really didn't think I would pass, but it did sink in.

Mr Benevolent

OP, don't sweat it too much. Probably the best advice is to keep doing your best even if you think things are going badly. Never give up.