It's a very good idea if your just on vacation and won't be back again for
more then 90 days. I've done it several times as well and it works out
fine...
John

"Arnold Sten" wrote in message
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B A R R Y wrote:
Dallas wrote:
Is this a little stiff or is it the normal practice?


It's more normal than not, in my experience.

On past sightseeing trips in places I don't go to often, I've just
brought the CFI with us, skipping the formal checkride.
That's what I have done on two different occasions. I see no point in
spending an hour or two getting checked out when all that you want to do
is sight see for an hour. Plus, some CFIs can be awfully good tour guides
since they know the area.