Sport Pilot DPE shortage
Moderator: drseti
Re: Sport Pilot DPE shortage
I have a SP candidate tentatively scheduled for a Practical Test with me on Friday, 8 June. Still awaiting confirmation from the FSDO that the Inspector will be available to observe me.
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Prof H Paul Shuch
PhD CFII DPE LSRM-A/GL/WS/PPC iRMT
AvSport LLC, KLHV
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Prof H Paul Shuch
PhD CFII DPE LSRM-A/GL/WS/PPC iRMT
AvSport LLC, KLHV
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AvSport.org
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SportPilotExaminer.US
Re: Sport Pilot DPE shortage
The applicant, instructor, aircraft, FAA inspector, and weather did indeed all come together Friday, and progress was made - but we're not done yet. The applicant completed his oral exam, but we didn't fly due to discrepancies in the aircraft's Maintenance logbook. So, we did a discontinuance.
Those discrepancies (a documentation issue, not a mechanical one) have now been resolved, and we've rescheduled the flight portion for tomorrow. Unfortunately, it's raining right now, and forecast to continue through tomorrow, so we'll see...
Those discrepancies (a documentation issue, not a mechanical one) have now been resolved, and we've rescheduled the flight portion for tomorrow. Unfortunately, it's raining right now, and forecast to continue through tomorrow, so we'll see...
The opinions posted are those of one CFI, and do not necessarily represent the FAA or its lawyers.
Prof H Paul Shuch
PhD CFII DPE LSRM-A/GL/WS/PPC iRMT
AvSport LLC, KLHV
[email protected]
AvSport.org
facebook.com/SportFlying
SportPilotExaminer.US
Prof H Paul Shuch
PhD CFII DPE LSRM-A/GL/WS/PPC iRMT
AvSport LLC, KLHV
[email protected]
AvSport.org
facebook.com/SportFlying
SportPilotExaminer.US
Re: Sport Pilot DPE shortage
Be glad we're only flying LSAs, boys and girls. I just learned that there is only one FAA Designated Pilot Examiner for the Airship category in the whole USA! (Not surprisingly, he happens to be Goodyear's Chief Pilot, 'Doc' Dougherty.)
The opinions posted are those of one CFI, and do not necessarily represent the FAA or its lawyers.
Prof H Paul Shuch
PhD CFII DPE LSRM-A/GL/WS/PPC iRMT
AvSport LLC, KLHV
[email protected]
AvSport.org
facebook.com/SportFlying
SportPilotExaminer.US
Prof H Paul Shuch
PhD CFII DPE LSRM-A/GL/WS/PPC iRMT
AvSport LLC, KLHV
[email protected]
AvSport.org
facebook.com/SportFlying
SportPilotExaminer.US
Re: Sport Pilot DPE shortage
My first Sport Pilot candidate briefs his DPE on his cross-country flight planning, during the Oral segment of his FAA Practical Test:
The opinions posted are those of one CFI, and do not necessarily represent the FAA or its lawyers.
Prof H Paul Shuch
PhD CFII DPE LSRM-A/GL/WS/PPC iRMT
AvSport LLC, KLHV
[email protected]
AvSport.org
facebook.com/SportFlying
SportPilotExaminer.US
Prof H Paul Shuch
PhD CFII DPE LSRM-A/GL/WS/PPC iRMT
AvSport LLC, KLHV
[email protected]
AvSport.org
facebook.com/SportFlying
SportPilotExaminer.US
Re: Sport Pilot DPE shortage
Congratulations to David, my first Sport Pilot candidate, on successful completion of his Practical Test in this FlightStar II SC.
The opinions posted are those of one CFI, and do not necessarily represent the FAA or its lawyers.
Prof H Paul Shuch
PhD CFII DPE LSRM-A/GL/WS/PPC iRMT
AvSport LLC, KLHV
[email protected]
AvSport.org
facebook.com/SportFlying
SportPilotExaminer.US
Prof H Paul Shuch
PhD CFII DPE LSRM-A/GL/WS/PPC iRMT
AvSport LLC, KLHV
[email protected]
AvSport.org
facebook.com/SportFlying
SportPilotExaminer.US
Re: Sport Pilot DPE shortage
Thankfully, the weather cooperated, and I was honored to present the world with it's newest Sport Pilot. (see images above)drseti wrote:we've rescheduled the flight portion for tomorrow. Unfortunately, it's raining right now, and forecast to continue through tomorrow, so we'll see...
The opinions posted are those of one CFI, and do not necessarily represent the FAA or its lawyers.
Prof H Paul Shuch
PhD CFII DPE LSRM-A/GL/WS/PPC iRMT
AvSport LLC, KLHV
[email protected]
AvSport.org
facebook.com/SportFlying
SportPilotExaminer.US
Prof H Paul Shuch
PhD CFII DPE LSRM-A/GL/WS/PPC iRMT
AvSport LLC, KLHV
[email protected]
AvSport.org
facebook.com/SportFlying
SportPilotExaminer.US
Re: Sport Pilot DPE shortage
Congratulations to both of you!
Thanks for the photos.
Thanks for the photos.
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Bill Ince
LSRI
Retired Heavy Equipment Operator
LSRI
Retired Heavy Equipment Operator
Re: Sport Pilot DPE shortage
That's great...for both of you.drseti wrote:Thankfully, the weather cooperated, and I was honored to present the world with it's newest Sport Pilot. (see images above)drseti wrote:we've rescheduled the flight portion for tomorrow. Unfortunately, it's raining right now, and forecast to continue through tomorrow, so we'll see...
Retired from flying.
Re: Sport Pilot DPE shortage
That sounds like very fulfilling retirement - doing work you love without too much stress usually associated with running full time business.
I hope I can do something similar when it is time to retire ...
I hope I can do something similar when it is time to retire ...
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Re: Sport Pilot DPE shortage
Congratulations to you both!drseti wrote:Thankfully, the weather cooperated, and I was honored to present the world with it's newest Sport Pilot. (see images above)drseti wrote:we've rescheduled the flight portion for tomorrow. Unfortunately, it's raining right now, and forecast to continue through tomorrow, so we'll see...
Re: Sport Pilot DPE shortage
Thanks, Eddie. Today I got a request to do a practical test in a 7AC Champ. It will be a nostalgia flight for sure, since that's what I started in at North Perry in 1961. However, first I need to get myself taildragger-current!
The opinions posted are those of one CFI, and do not necessarily represent the FAA or its lawyers.
Prof H Paul Shuch
PhD CFII DPE LSRM-A/GL/WS/PPC iRMT
AvSport LLC, KLHV
[email protected]
AvSport.org
facebook.com/SportFlying
SportPilotExaminer.US
Prof H Paul Shuch
PhD CFII DPE LSRM-A/GL/WS/PPC iRMT
AvSport LLC, KLHV
[email protected]
AvSport.org
facebook.com/SportFlying
SportPilotExaminer.US
- FastEddieB
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Re: Sport Pilot DPE shortage
Don’t worry - It’s a lot like riding a bicycle. Except you can’t ground loop a bicycle!drseti wrote:However, first I need to get myself taildragger-current!
Re: Sport Pilot DPE shortage
I don't know, Eddie. If anyone could groundloop a bicycle, that would be me.
The opinions posted are those of one CFI, and do not necessarily represent the FAA or its lawyers.
Prof H Paul Shuch
PhD CFII DPE LSRM-A/GL/WS/PPC iRMT
AvSport LLC, KLHV
[email protected]
AvSport.org
facebook.com/SportFlying
SportPilotExaminer.US
Prof H Paul Shuch
PhD CFII DPE LSRM-A/GL/WS/PPC iRMT
AvSport LLC, KLHV
[email protected]
AvSport.org
facebook.com/SportFlying
SportPilotExaminer.US
Re: Sport Pilot DPE shortage
You can come out here and I'll ride with you in the Taylorcraft.drseti wrote: However, first I need to get myself taildragger-current!
Re: Sport Pilot DPE shortage
You should meet somewhere in between. It wouldn't take Paul long to get up to speed and he could buy you lunch.3Dreaming wrote:You can come out here and I'll ride with you in the Taylorcraft.drseti wrote: However, first I need to get myself taildragger-current!
Retired from flying.