Jake Fielstra DPE Checkride Gouges
Designated Pilot Examiner • (Jacob William Fielstra)
Preparing for an FAA checkride with Designated Pilot Examiner (DPE) Jake Fielstra? GougeHub has a first-hand Jake Fielstra checkride gouge report from a pilot who tested in Minnesota. Read oral exam questions, flight test patterns, and examiner insights.
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Pilots reported that Jake's flight portion includes maneuvers and scenarios designed to test adaptability, not just rote execution:
- Unusual attitudes were part of the checkride — be solid on your recovery procedures under the hood.
- Engine failures on approach were reported, so be ready for a power-loss scenario when you're configured for landing and your workload is already high.
- Overall, the flight seems structured to introduce surprise elements at less-expected moments rather than following a purely predictable sequence of maneuvers.
What Surprised Pilots
The combination of unusual attitudes and engine failures specifically on approach caught pilots' attention. These aren't necessarily outside ACS standards, but the timing and pairing suggest Jake wants to see how you manage compound scenarios and task saturation — not just whether you can perform each maneuver in isolation.
- Come prepared for surprises throughout the flight, not just during the "emergency" portion of the checkride.
- Practice engine-out procedures during approach — not just at cruise altitude — so the scenario feels familiar when it counts.
Ratings & Checkride Types
- PPL (Private Pilot)
FAA Designee Information
FAA Oversight Office: Minneapolis FSDO
Status: Active Designee
- Flight Instructor Examiner: Airplane Single Engine, Airplane Multi-Engine
- Commercial & Instrument Rating Examiner: Airplane Multi-Engine Land, Airplane Single Engine Land
- Private Pilot Examiner: Airplane Multi-Engine Land, Airplane Single Engine Land
- ATPE: Airplane Single Engine Land
- TYPE: SF-50
- PPE: SF-50
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.