Ryan Roberts DPE Checkride Gouges

As of this writing, only one report sits on file for Ryan Roberts, and it covers a CMEL checkride. The oral focused on a clear set of multiengine topics. The pilot reported questions on the critical engine and why it matters. The examiner also pressed on the fuel system, VMC, and the pitot-static system.

Aircraft-specific systems came up too, so know your airplane cold. Be ready to explain how your fuel system feeds and crossfeeds. Walk through VMC and the factors that raise or lower it. Then connect that knowledge to how you fly the engine-out scenarios.

The flight put real weight on engine-out situations. The pilot noted strong emphasis on handling a failure correctly and staying ahead of the airplane. Distraction management ran through the maneuvers as a theme. The examiner used distraction tactics while the pilot worked through tasks, so practice keeping your scan and your procedure intact under pressure.

Checklist discipline stood out as a key area. The report singled out flap management on the runway as a specific point. Use your checklist and confirm flap settings rather than working from memory. Sloppy flap handling on the ground is the kind of detail this examiner watches.

To prepare for Ryan Roberts, build your oral around the critical engine, fuel system, VMC, and pitot-static, then layer in your aircraft systems. For the flight, drill engine-out procedures until they are automatic. Expect distractions and plan to manage them without dropping a step. Stay tight on checklist use, especially flaps on the runway. If you fly with this examiner soon, add your own report so the next pilot has more than one account to study.