Community Guidelines

Our Core Values

Safety First

All gouge and advice shared should prioritize aviation safety. Never share information that could compromise safe flying practices or encourage shortcuts that violate regulations.

Respect and Professionalism

Treat all community members, DPEs, and aviation professionals with respect. Constructive feedback is welcome; personal attacks and disrespectful behavior are not.

Accuracy and Honesty

Share accurate information to the best of your knowledge. If you're uncertain about something, say so. Honest accounts of checkride experiences, including both successes and failures, help others prepare realistically.

Collaboration Over Competition

We're all working toward the same goal: becoming better, safer pilots. Share your knowledge generously and support others in their aviation journey.

What to Share

Encouraged Content:

• Checkride experiences and debriefs
• Common questions asked by specific DPEs
• Areas of emphasis for particular examiners
• Respectful observations about DPE testing styles

What NOT to Share:

• Copyrighted materials without permission
• Exact test questions from written exams
• Disrespectful or defamatory comments about DPEs or other pilots
• Information that violates FAA regulations
• Personal contact information of DPEs without their consent
• Advice that compromises safety or encourages regulatory violations
• Spam, advertisements, or unrelated content

Respectful Discussion About DPEs

Designated Pilot Examiners play a crucial role in aviation safety. When discussing DPEs:

• Be Fair: Share both positive experiences and constructive observations
• Be Factual: Stick to your actual experience, not rumors or hearsay
• Be Balanced: Remember that one person's experience may differ from another's
• Be Professional: Avoid personal attacks or inflammatory language
• Be Constructive: Focus on helping others prepare, not venting frustration

Remember: DPEs are aviation professionals doing an important job. Different testing styles don't make an examiner "bad" - they just require different preparation approaches.

Submission Guidelines

Quality Content

When submitting gouge:

• Provide clear, organized information
• Include relevant details (DPE name, test type, date if possible)
• Proofread for clarity and accuracy
• Format materials for easy reading

Attribution

If you're sharing materials created by others, give proper credit. Don't claim others' work as your own.

Updates

Aviation regulations and procedures change. If you notice outdated information, please let us know so we can update or remove it.

Privacy and Personal Information

• Don't share other people's personal information without consent
• Be mindful of what personal details you share about yourself
• DPE contact information should only be shared if publicly available
• Respect the privacy of fellow pilots and students

Reporting Issues

If you encounter content that violates these guidelines, please contact us at info@gougehub.com. We review all reports and take appropriate action.

What to Report:

• Disrespectful or abusive content
• Inaccurate or misleading information
• Copyright violations
• Spam or irrelevant content
• Safety concerns

Consequences

Violations of these guidelines may result in:

• Content removal
• Warning notifications
• Temporary or permanent account restrictions
• Reporting to appropriate authorities (if serious violations occur)

We reserve the right to remove any content or restrict access to users who consistently violate these guidelines.

Updates to Guidelines

These guidelines may be updated periodically to reflect community needs and best practices. Continued use of Gouge Hub constitutes acceptance of the current guidelines.

Last updated: November 2025