Tomorrow is my scheduled (re-scheduled) check ride. I have a newly charged battery (since it now appears that my alternator is not working). Just a few laps around the pattern will allow me to see if I can meet the requirements for a short field landing. The Coupe fires up but it seems a little rough. Turn the radios on, and sure enough, I get a discharge registered on the amp meter. Check ATIS and finally the morning gloom has burned off. Ask ground control for clearance to taxi to 29R with Zulu. I get clearance via Alpha and Joliet. Good, the radio works.
In the run up area, I start my engine run up. At 1,500 rpm, the engine is running rough, very rough. This can't be! Tomorrow is my check ride (the flying part)! Maybe if I run it up again a little faster, it will smooth out. No such luck. I guess the only bright spot in the day is that I have the wisdom to call to get permission to taxi back and call it a day. What have I done wrong? I can't seem to get a break! Sorry for my wining. Frank Nelson N51DV 415C TOA
