Checkride Preparation
Below are links to valuable videos/podcasts and suggestions from Jim to help you prepare for your checkrides, whether you are scheduled with Jim or not.
For Everyone
- Episode 28 of "The Way I Taught It" podcast, by DPE Pete Reddan
- IACRA Tips and Suggestions
- Look it up! - A multi-player game for pilots
- Pilot Logbooks
Private Pilot
- Jim's Private and Commercial Single-Engine Checkride Observations and Suggestions
- DPE Seth Lake / VSL Aviation 4-video Playlist
- Everything in the "For Everyone" section (above)
Instrument Rating
- Jim's Instrument Checkride Observations and Suggestions
- DPE Seth Lake / VSL Aviation 6-video Playlist
- Gold Seal "IFR Know it All"
- Everything in the "For Everyone" section (above)
Commercial Pilot
- Jim's Private and Commercial Single-Engine Checkride Observations and Suggestions
- DPE Jason Blair Aviation News Talk Interview
- FAA Guidance for Power-Off 180 Accuracy Approach and Landing
- FAA Guidance for Part 61 Commercial Pilot Applicants
- Everything in the "For Everyone" section (above)
Other Important information
Jim is also available to conduct one-on-one ground evaluations (i.e. ground progress checks) via Zoom at his normal online rates. These services are provided as a CFI, not as a DPE, so it does not affect your ability to schedule future checkrides with Jim. Please contact Jim to schedule.