Ed Verville DPE Checkride Gouges
Designated Pilot Examiner
Preparing for an FAA checkride with Designated Pilot Examiner (DPE) Ed Verville? GougeHub has a first-hand Ed Verville checkride gouge report from a pilot who tested. Read oral exam questions, flight test patterns, and examiner insights.
↓ View 1 available gouge reportAs of this writing, only one report sits on file for Ed Verville, and it covers a CFI checkride. The applicant gave a comprehensive breakdown of the oral, including topic coverage and the examiner's quirks. If you fly with Ed next week, this is the gouge to read closely. It tells you what he stresses and how he wants you to show it.
The oral centers on teaching, which fits the CFI standard. Ed wants to see lesson-teaching strategies, not just textbook answers. The report describes specific topic coverage tied to how you would present each lesson. So plan to walk through material the way you would teach a real student. Show the structure, the explanation, and the way you check understanding.
The report also notes examiner quirks worth knowing before you sit down. Knowing how Ed runs the room helps you settle in and read his pace. Match your teaching delivery to what he expects rather than guessing on the day.
On the flight side, the report points to one key maneuver and the prep that goes with it. Treat that maneuver as a priority in your practice sessions. Be ready to fly it well and explain it as you would to a student.
This single CFI report gives a clear picture of Ed's emphasis on instructional method and lesson presentation. Build your prep around teaching out loud, organizing each lesson, and nailing the one flight maneuver the report flags. If you have flown with Ed, add your own report so the next CFI applicant has more to work with.
Examiner Patterns
Preliminary insight — based on 1 report
- Weight & Balance: 1 pilot reported the examiner briefly reviewed the W&B paperwork
- Oral style: 1 pilot reported the examiner used scenario-based questioning throughout
- Oral duration: 1 pilot reported — over 2 hours
- Navigation tools: 1 pilot reported the examiner accepted EFB use
- Density altitude: 1 pilot reported the examiner did not cover density altitude
- Go/no-go discussion: 1 pilot reported the examiner did not cover go/no-go
- Equipment failure simulated: 1 pilot reported the examiner did not simulate an equipment failure
- Preflight briefing: 1 pilot reported the examiner gave no preflight briefing
Based on self-reported pilot submissions. Data methodology
Ratings & Checkride Types
- CFI (Certified Flight Instructor)
FAA Designee Information
FAA Oversight Office: Grand Rapids FSDO
Status: Active Designee
- Private Pilot Examiner: Airplane Single Engine Land, Airplane Multi-Engine Land
- Commercial & Instrument Rating Examiner: Airplane Single Engine Land, Airplane Multi-Engine Land
- ATPE: Airplane Single Engine Land, Airplane Multi-Engine Land
- Flight Instructor Examiner: Airplane Single Engine, Airplane Multi-Engine
- Flight Instructor Examiner — Instrument: Airplane Single Engine, Airplane Multi-Engine
Source: FAA Designee Management System · Verify on FAA.gov →
Transparency Disclaimer: This page summarizes patterns reported by applicants. It is not an endorsement, prediction, or guarantee of checkride outcome. Every checkride varies based on the applicant and circumstances.