Ryan Brown DPE Checkride Gouges
Designated Pilot Examiner • (Ryan Richard Brown)
Preparing for an FAA checkride with Designated Pilot Examiner (DPE) Ryan Brown? GougeHub has a first-hand Ryan Brown 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 Ryan Brown, and it covers a Commercial Multi-Engine checkride. The pilot described a dual-part oral, so the ground portion runs in two sessions rather than one long block. Plan your time and energy around that structure.
The oral emphasis landed on the systems and procedures specific to multi-engine flying. The pilot noted that engine failure protocols drew real attention during the exam. Know your memory items and the steps you take when an engine quits at different phases.
For the flight portion, the report points back to those same engine failure procedures. Be ready to show clean, confident handling of a failure in the air. Know your single-engine performance and the actions that keep the airplane under control.
The two-part format is the standout detail here. It tells you the examiner wants depth on the ground before moving to the aircraft. Walk in prepared to talk through your knowledge across both sessions without losing focus.
This is a single report, so treat it as one pilot's honest look rather than a full pattern. The clear signals are the dual-part oral and the focus on engine failure work. If you fly with Ryan Brown soon, add your own report so the next applicant gets a fuller picture.
Examiner Patterns
Preliminary insight — based on 1 report
- Oral style: 1 pilot reported the examiner used scenario-based questioning throughout
- Go/no-go discussion: 1 pilot reported the examiner discussed go/no-go as part of a scenario
- Equipment failure simulated: 1 pilot reported the examiner simulated an engine failure
Based on self-reported pilot submissions. Data methodology
Ratings & Checkride Types
- CMEL (Commercial Multi-Engine)
FAA Designee Information
FAA Oversight Office: Scottsdale FSDO
Status: Active Designee
- Private Pilot Examiner: Airplane Single Engine Land, Airplane Multi-Engine Land
- Commercial & Instrument Rating Examiner: Airplane Multi-Engine Land, Airplane Single Engine Land
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.