William Charles Ziesenitz DPE Checkride Gouges

As of this writing, one CFI initial report sits on file for Bill Ziesenitz. The applicant called it a fair and enjoyable experience, which is high praise for a checkride. The biggest help came before the ride even started. Bill sent a written plan of action when they scheduled, and it covered almost everything they went over.

The oral leans on teaching, not memory. He wants you ready to give clear lessons with supporting graphics, as if you are training someone who knows nothing about airplanes. The applicant used printed lesson plans built around the plan of action, and Bill enjoyed the pictures. He touched on basic aerodynamics and expects you to use the FARs, AIM, and other references for accuracy. Bring your reference materials and use them during the lessons.

Bill is old fashioned, so plan to do things on paper. The applicant completed weight and balance by hand, planned the cross country on paper, and used a physical E6B instead of an app. He liked all of that. Lessons should be clear, concise, and organized, with graphics where they help.

The flight happens at KRME, and that runway is about 12000 feet long. The applicant kept flaring high and floating a long time at first. The huge runway makes final feel like you are barely moving, which throws off your picture. Do some pattern laps to get used to the size before your ride.

One more practical tip from the applicant: search his name on YouTube. Two videos show up where he mentions a few things about checkrides, and the applicant found helpful tips there. Prepare your teaching materials, bring your paper tools, and expect a fair examiner who tells you what to expect.