"Terence Wilson" wrote in message
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I'm scheduled for the instrument check-ride in a couple of weeks. I
feel like I can perform within the PTS, but I'm a little" rough around
the edges" and prone to at least one stupid screw-up per flight, most
of the time I catch the screw-ups myself and fix them in a reasonable
time.

That said, I was wondering whether the experienced contributers here
might offer some advice for the day of my check-ride. My main concern
is that I might be so nervous that I bungle the easy stuff.

Best,

Terence

Terence,

My advice is more about physiology than the flying bit. You would not be
going for the checkride if your instructor thought it was going to be a bust
so don't worry about it too much.

Do make sure your energy levels are right and that you have plenty of
fluids.

The temptation is to let your nerves starve you before the event. The brain
and the muscles needs energy to function for the period you are with the
examiner so make sure you have a good breakfast or lunch before the test
starts and perhaps have a banana or energy bar before you go and do the
flying.

If there is the chance of a catnap before the DPE turns up take one too but
no more than 15 minutes.

As a final point, I always talk to myself during the test. If I screw up and
then pick it up then the DPE knows (positive) and if I screw up and don't
pick it up, then the DPE knows (negative) and could pick it up too
especially if it is a safety critical matter.

Ok it might mean having to redo the checkride but hey - you are both safe.
If you cannot be honest with yourself, then the cockpit in IFR is not the
place to be.