On Wed, 26 Jul 2006 12:43:53 -0400, FlipSide wrote in
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On Wed, 26 Jul 2006 16:02:02 GMT, Larry Dighera
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On Tue, 25 Jul 2006 14:06:05 -0400, FlipSide wrote in
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Interesting that you mention the role of the DE. The one that gave me
my oral exam and the flight test left me wondering to this day about
his abilities.
During a 2 hour oral exam he asked me maybe 5 or 6 direct questions.
Most of the time we spent talking about his flying career as a naval
aviator. Then during the check ride I didn't think that he was as
tough as he should have been. He seemed so "whatever" about everything
I needed to do and in my mind it seemed I never really performed as
competently as I should have.
But I wonder if he was either so experienced and bright that he could
see and recognize my abilities, or if he was completely incompetent. I
will never know.

There's a good chance that the CFI, who trained you and signed-off on
your checkride with the DE, spoke to the DE in advance, and related
his assessment of your skills. Perhaps that's what put the DE at ease
in your case.


I find it very encouraging to hear that attitude being expressed by a
newly certified airman. It is far more important than perfectly
executing maneuvers alone. Your instructor did a good job.

The instructors tought me the skill sets. From them I learned the
technical aspects of how to get the airplane up and down safely, but
the attitude I have about flying did not come from my instructors.
It's all about being a perfectionist, and not a satisfactionist.

The want and desire to be "perfect" at every thing you do, even though
it's never unattainable [sic] , should nontheless motivate all Airmen all the
time.

If you meant 'attainable' there, I agree, and you have provided an
example. :-)