Roger Wazniak DPE Checkride Gouges

As of this writing, one CFI report is on file for Roger Wazniak. The applicant flew the ride out of KLNA after a last minute text moved it from F45, since Roger keeps an office at both. Plan for that flexibility and confirm your location before you head over. The applicant did a couple of practice landings first, then met Roger at his office.

Roger starts by talking about himself and asking about your background. He had the applicant pull up the aircraft maintenance log and point out every inspection and its expiration date. Know your inspections and their due dates cold. Once the oral began, Roger let the applicant choose the starting subject.

The applicant began with endorsements and walked Roger through everything a brand new student needs to reach PPL. From there Roger gave scenarios about adding a class and category rating. After that they covered a bit of everything: runway incursion, airspace, principles of flight, and night operations. For airworthiness requirements he asked why an MEL beats a KOEL, which lets airliners stay flyable with certain equipment down.

Roger saved the FOI for last, and the applicant did not expect it. He wants the FOIs memorized, so study them. He kept it to two or three questions per subject instead of a full lesson. Topics included ways to motivate students, Maslow's hierarchy of needs, and the stages of memorization.

The applicant then briefed Roger on the weather and explained how to teach a student to read a weather brief and what to look for. Roger also asked for a maneuver lesson on the chandelle. The applicant followed the ACS format and covered purpose, common errors, how to perform it, and limitations. The applicant called the whole experience very pleasant.