Peter Kim DPE Checkride Gouges

As of this writing, one CFII report sits on file for Peter Kim. The applicant described strong first impressions and an examiner who puts you at ease right away. He is friendly, approachable, and professional. After the paperwork and some casual talk, he moves into the oral and outlines his expectations. He tells you plainly that he is evaluating your ability to teach at the CFI-I level.

The oral is built around teaching. Peter expects you to teach every task in the Instrument PTS and ACS. He does not quiz for rote knowledge. He watches how you break a subject down, explain it clearly, and show real instructional judgment. Structured lesson plans help the oral move faster, and holding procedures came up as a specific area worth preparing.

He wants the Fundamentals of Instruction woven through everything you teach. That means clear, simple explanations and proper use of scenarios. He looks for risk management folded into your teaching. He also wants you to name common student errors and the corrective actions for each. Show him you understand how instrument students learn and progress over time.

Regulations and instructor requirements came up in concrete ways. Expect topics on CFI-I eligibility, required experience, and certificate endorsements. Be ready to discuss endorsements for instrument students, including training, written, proficiency, and IPC. He also asks about logging simulated instrument time with a safety pilot. Know what you, as a CFI-I, may sign off.

Peter values instructors who think about the practical side of training. He discusses early hour-building under the hood with a safety pilot before formal instrument work. He likes when you can structure that phase economically. The idea is students fly a few hours, then return for ground sessions every couple of flights to build a strong foundation.