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Doing the CPL ride soon...anyone know of...

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Ive been told Im doing my flight test with the Manager of the airport in st. catherines...anyone know of him? If yes, good/fair guy? Should be taking it within 2 weeks...My instructor and his supervisor said Im good to go...i want to do another flight so I feel 100%...I hate tests! Any tips are appreciated and also info on the examinar (if anyone knows of him) would be great. thanks!
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Best advice ever for doing rides:

relax...
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I had my CPL and MIFR flight test with him. As long as, you know what you're doing, you're fine. He's trying to give you the licence, so It will happen, as long as, you don't do something unsafe.

and yeah, RELAX.
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Post by RatherBeFlying »

Instructors generally do not recommend candidates for the ride until they feel you can do it.

I was nervous for my private ride, relaxed for my commercial ride and biting nails for my IFR and passed each on first try.
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Post by C-GPME »

My CPL ride was pretty easy. Just keep in mind on the power off approach to land, the examiner and give it to you anywhere in the circuit, not just on the downwind. So try a couple from base and final as well.

Cheers to beers,

Good luck

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Post by Stinky »

I know him. Make sure you know your documents inside and out. Not to scare you, but know your stuff. If your'e not familiar with flying in and out of St. Catharines, study up on MF procedures.
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Post by Pete »

Thanks everyone,

stinky, so hes a fair guy then? Thats probably the only tip Ive heard from the flight school hehe (him liking his MF questions).
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Post by Pete »

Back again...may have to go to London for the flight test. Anyone know of the Examinars there? Any tips or experiences? Just found that out today, 50/50 shot as to who I do it with now. kinda board so I thought Id fish around on here...thanks for any replies!
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Post by mcrit »

Hey Pete!
1st, relax, you were ready when I was flying with you, and I'm willing to bet that you are still ready! :lol: The only examiner I know in London is RIchard Moon at Aero Academy. He is good and fair. PM or call if you have questions
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Post by Pete »

Mcrit! Or is that Lt. Mcrit now :wink:

Coming from you I appreciate that, you're a great instructor. Check your PM's :D Thanks everyone for the help!

"Pete" :D
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Post by app flap »

relaxation is key... but i don't think anybody is really relaxed when doing a ride
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