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Checkride intelligence - Find and share DPE gouge materials from real pilots. Community-driven checkride preparation that helps you succeed.
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Checkride intelligence - Find and share DPE gouge materials from real pilots. Community-driven checkride preparation that helps you succeed.
Submit a GougeIn aviation, "gouge" refers to insider knowledge and study materials shared between pilots about checkride experiences with specific Designated Pilot Examiners (DPEs).
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Gouge Hub makes this valuable pilot-to-pilot knowledge accessible and organized, helping you prepare more effectively for your checkride. Think of it as crowd-sourced checkride intelligence from real pilots.
A fair exchange system that keeps our gouge database fresh and always free!
Submit a new, novel gouge and earn credit to access one from our database. Share what you've learned and help the next pilot!
Pay a $50 deposit to access a gouge now. When you submit your own gouge after your checkride, you get your full deposit back!
This exchange system ensures our database stays current with the latest checkride experiences. No subscriptions, no fees—just community-driven sharing!
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Each approved gouge submission earns you 1 credit to download another gouge from our database.
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