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Same! My checkride was in 2001 in a 1979 Cessna 150. My check pilot was a 5'2" WWII vet that needed a booster seat and was notorious for opening his damn door
by AndrewKemendo 3y ago
Same! My checkride was in 2001 in a 1979 Cessna 150.
My check pilot was a 5'2" WWII vet that needed a booster seat and was notorious for opening his damn door on final approach (which he did to me, luckily I was prepared).
- Scoundreller 3y ago> notorious for opening his damn door on final approach Isn't that a good strategy for when someone thinks they'll be in a crash so it doesn't jam closed? Congrats on passing despite that!
- AndrewKemendo 3y agoNot really, better to keep the structure in it's strongest configuration (doors closed) for a crash
- quickthrower2 3y agoHow do you prepare? And what is the issue? Aerodynamics?
- AndrewKemendo 3y agoYou just have to be prepared to crab slightly for a second as a result, but it's not that big of an aerodynamic impact. It's more to see if you can stay calm and focused on your task when something loud and chaotic and unexpected happens. You're basically supposed to evaluate it, ask for him to close it and then continue monitoring the VASI/PAPI and your instruments.