Does [EMAIL PROTECTED] have a name, please? Eliacim
> Sorry was so late to respond to this but I just ran across it. > > The DPE made a mistake, period. He can't make the decision to not put on > the restriction by looking in the logbook and seeing 3 axis training in > the past. If he did, he made a mistake. > > Or he made a mistake by not knowing he can't give a license with "no > restriction" when the check ride is taken in a no-ped. > > DPEs are human, don't know everthing, and make mistakes just like all of > us. The FAA could always catch it in the future and downgrade the > certificate or require further testing to maintain it. > > The applicant lucked out. Hopefully it doesn't come back to bite him or > the DPE in the future. > > On Thu, 7 Feb 2008 21:40:58 -0600, Ed Burkhead wrote >> Eliacim, et. al., >> >> Perhaps the DPE browsed the logbook or questioned the applicant and >> found >> there was training in a 3-control airplane that covered the necessary >> skills. >> >> Especially so if the CFI signed the student off for solo flight in the >> three >> axis plane and multiply so if there is crosswind training and slip >> training >> logged in the three axis plane. The DPE might have felt confident in not >> imposing a restriction - especially if the applicant flew a skillful >> check >> ride. >> >> Perhaps there was that record or perhaps the DPE discussed those issues >> with >> the applicant and found the understanding of the skills was excellent. >> >> Or, perhaps, the DPE just made a mistake. So, take it and run with it >> and >> GET INSTRUCTION when you next check out a 3-control plane. (I will. It's >> been long enough for me I'll certainly want refresher training on those >> skills.) >> >> Suspenders, belt and a piece of rope in your pocket! >> >> Ed >> > > >
