Ken Ramos DPE Checkride Gouges

As of this writing, one CFI report sits on file for Ken Ramos. The oral leaned hard on the fundamentals of instructing. The applicant got asked about defense mechanisms, human needs and motivation, and theories of learning. Ken used mnemonics throughout, including Mr HEMPS, SADPA for professionalism, and the endorsement memory aid TIM BCN OP CC. Expect questions on the characteristics of a good CFI and what makes a CFI professional.

Ken pushed on judgment and decision making. The report lists ADM, the 3 P model, hazardous attitudes, CRM and who is involved, and SRM and what it is. He asked a pointed question about whether you would endorse any student who says they are ready. He also wanted the four areas you confirm before endorsing for a checkride: eligibility, aeronautical knowledge, flight proficiency, and aeronautical experience.

Aerodynamics took up a big chunk of the oral. The applicant covered Bernoulli's principle, Newton's third law, and all three types of parasite drag plus induced drag. Ken asked about angle of attack, wing dihedral and the stability it gives, and longitudinal, lateral, and directional stability. He pressed on adverse yaw, P-factor, anti servo tabs, left turning tendencies, and whether a slip or a skid is more dangerous. He wanted to hear that relative wind is perpendicular to lift.

Ground and airspace topics showed up too. Ken asked about 91.103 preflight action, oxygen requirements, runway incursions, and hotspots. Know where to find a hotspot example and its description in the chart supplements. He covered the national airspace system, the TSA endorsement and how long to keep records, and the difference between the PTS and ACS. Looking at KLPR, he asked the applicant to describe everything seen and why runway 25 uses right traffic.