Robert Bruce Hollen DPE Checkride Gouges
Designated Pilot Examiner
Preparing for an FAA checkride with Designated Pilot Examiner (DPE) Robert Bruce Hollen? GougeHub has a first-hand Robert Bruce Hollen 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 is on file for Bruce Hollen. The pilot described him as friendly and laid-back, a very nice guy who keeps things moving and a low-stress room. The oral ran about 45 minutes to an hour, concise and conversational. He told the pilot what to expect before each phase, so the structure held few surprises.
On the oral he leaned on accident analysis and aerodynamic decision-making in multi-engine scenarios. He wanted to see why things go wrong, not just textbook definitions. The report points to performance numbers and limits for the aircraft, the factors behind multi-engine control, and aircraft systems at a high level. The flight ran straightforward and efficient, with a clear brief and a focus on solid fundamentals.
The pilot noted Bruce has strong views on drag management during the critical phases of flight, so learn his thinking before you fly. He also has a memorable post-landing habit that catches first-timers off guard. Read the full report for the specifics.
Ratings & Checkride Types
- CMEL (Commercial Multi-Engine)
FAA Designee Information
FAA Oversight Office: Delegation And Resource Branch, Afg-970
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
Source: FAA Designee Management System · Verify on FAA.gov →
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