About Airport

Like most children, they are confident to do and try out anything because they know that their parents are right beside them. Our parents are always with us, looking over us and making sure that we do not get ourselves into any kind of trouble. That is the same scenario in aviation. Students get the chance to fly planes for the first time, but not without a Certified Flight Instructor, or CFI. Their instructors must always be with them because they are not yet that skillful to be left alone. There is still a high chance that a problem might occur. If ever this happens, at least, the CFI can man the wheel, and will prevent further damage.

That “angel” from up above is ready to take over the wheel, if ever something bad happens. It is tricky and risky to fly a plane. Therefore, your instructor has to be with you and watch your every move so as to prevent mistakes from happening. Someone will catch you when you fall from your flying duties.

However, it is also hard to prove to your flight instructor that you ready, or probably even more than ready, to go solo and fly your own plane, without any supervision at all. This challenge comes to most pilots when they are trying to get their private pilot certificate.

Of course, it is important to prepare yourself. Master what can be mastered. Be an expert of whatever you can be an expert of. It is enough that you know a lot. You must also be able to apply them and show them during your practical examinations. Put yourself in “what if” scenarios, and imagine yourself as if you are in an emergency. Run different procedures through your head. You never know what question might be asked of you.

Also, it is enough that you are pure knowledgeable. You must also be adept in applying the lessons that you learned. Knowing everything about the cross- country route, especially its flight plan, is very helpful. Anticipate the worst, and prepare back- up plans. Being overly prepared and well- informed is not a bad thing at all because any kind of question can be thrown at you, and you must answer it at all costs.

A private pilot check ride is very much likened to a job interview. You are judged and considered according to your appearance and performance.

Therefore, you must win the hearts of your instructors with your confidence, vast knowledge, and professionalism. Once you are inside the cockpit, it is pure business. Just fly the plane as you were taught how to do so, and do not mess around.

As a student, it is definitely a plus point when you have humility. It is understood. You are just starting out. You are figuring out your way on how to operate things and do them for real. It is completely to have a temporary mental block, and forget a lesson or two. However, you have to be humble enough to admit this. Also, acknowledge the fact that you still need to learn some more. You, together with your examiners, should not expect that you will become an expert pilot overnight.

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