EP129 - Debriefing the Debriefs: Part 1 - Private Pilot Checkrides

EP129 - Debriefing the Debriefs: Part 1 - Private Pilot Checkrides

In this first installment of their two-part check ride series, the Midlife Pilot Podcast crew mines gold from their community's private pilot exam experiences through intimate Patreon debriefs. Ben, Brian, and Ted tackle everything from the anxiety-inducing oral exam (which Ben likens to "walking into the delivery room") to those heart-stopping landing attempts on check ride day. The hosts share candid stories of forgotten keys, unexpected teaching moments, and the surprising feeling when a DPE says "you ought to know you passed." Whether you're contemplating your first lesson or preparing for your own check ride, this episode offers both practical wisdom and the reassurance that even type-A personalities sometimes "completely forget how to land" - and still earn their wings.


Join our Patreon for access to all the debriefs, Discord, and much more: www.patreon.com/midlifepilotpodcastMentioned on the show:

* Ted's youtube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@flysport_tedder

* GGG - Longview, Texas: https://www.airnav.com/airport/GGG

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