tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-352377410388410195.post2563491574586352568..comments2024-03-27T08:36:31.252-07:00Comments on Flight To Success: Monday Motivation: Focus = SuccessKarlene Petitthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17910702587514001827noreply@blogger.comBlogger16125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-352377410388410195.post-62666190361536948512011-04-20T11:45:06.326-07:002011-04-20T11:45:06.326-07:00Dan... That is okay about the essay. One thing I k...Dan... That is okay about the essay. One thing I know: Okay, I know more than one thing. Maybe two. <br /><br />Your enthusiasm, work ethic, effort, and all you put into your studies will carry to your career. You have passion. You have focus. You will succeed!<br /><br />Now we just need to get the worry out of your head. Worry is the "only" roadblock I can see you facing in your career. Don't worry!!!Karlene Petitthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17910702587514001827noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-352377410388410195.post-23736113743634783522011-04-20T11:17:03.500-07:002011-04-20T11:17:03.500-07:00To clarify the comment regarding studying the mate...To clarify the comment regarding studying the material for previous checkrides;<br />It is not that I don't want to know the material or feel that I don't need to know it, it is the fact that I have new material to know and learn, and with limited time with flying, a job and school I want to spend that time effectively learning the new material. It is frustrating to me because this is technically my multi ride, so it should be focused on sysytems, Vmc, etc. It is overwhelming because on top of knowing all the new concepts, I am expected to be at the same level I was at 6-12 months ago for orals for previous checkrides. My frustration lies in the fact that I studied very hard and knew the material and passed the checkrides, yet unlike part 61 schools I have to redemonsrate that level of knowledge; a double jeopoardy, so to speak. I know the important things from instrument and commercial, its the fact that I could unsat my multi, commercial and instrument tickets because I forgot something trivial such as the thickness of a localizer beam.<br />Hope that clarifies<br />Dan<br />(and yes I am in school mode- the last thing I want to do during the week before finals week is to review all my instrument/commercial knowledge, then go on a 3 month flying hiatus and not use any of the information I just reviewed- at 141 schools we get tested and retested like no other (ie 3 private pilot checkrides, 2 instrument, commercial, 2 multi, 2 cfi, 2 cfii, 2 crj on top of FAA writtens, numerous block exams, quizzes, etc), so to Craig I can assure you I will be reviewing this material in CFI, CFII and so forth- it never ends) After doing my private at a part 61 and then coming here, I can assure you we are tested and expected to uphold standards far higher than any part 61 (not meant to demeam part 61), so it gets quite repetitious and at times a bit frustrating)anyway, sorry for the essayAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-352377410388410195.post-20184130419346919832011-04-20T09:46:07.841-07:002011-04-20T09:46:07.841-07:00Christine... I'm thinking there is a way to st...Christine... I'm thinking there is a way to study for all three. Maybe that will be tomorrow's blog! Thanks!Karlene Petitthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17910702587514001827noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-352377410388410195.post-3519758361002045672011-04-20T07:10:42.864-07:002011-04-20T07:10:42.864-07:00Interesting. I'm in a 141 school, but it doesn...Interesting. I'm in a 141 school, but it doesn't work like that. Private, instrument, commercial, CFI, CFII, multi, and MEI are all separate. No wonder this person is so nervous. Cramming three or four checkrides into one would kill the average person.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02975986865169134401noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-352377410388410195.post-68159913920528806682011-04-19T18:49:58.224-07:002011-04-19T18:49:58.224-07:00Thank you Heather! Yes... Even in writing.Thank you Heather! Yes... Even in writing.Karlene Petitthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17910702587514001827noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-352377410388410195.post-7771653658880228462011-04-19T18:48:01.648-07:002011-04-19T18:48:01.648-07:00Excellent point Karlene! No matter what the profes...Excellent point Karlene! No matter what the profession, it's all about focus. Well said!Heatherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05130733681254163610noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-352377410388410195.post-22659760821597518632011-04-19T14:10:11.040-07:002011-04-19T14:10:11.040-07:00Yes, that comment didn't pass me by either. Bu...Yes, that comment didn't pass me by either. But he is young and in the "school" mode. Despite the aviation aspect of the college our education system focuses on passing segments and moving on with life. He will learn in aviation that it will all be relevant and necessary. Until he gets to the airlines, and 80% of what he learned he might not use again. But then will learn new planes, systems, and operating procedures. <br />Thanks for the comment Craig.Karlene Petitthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17910702587514001827noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-352377410388410195.post-70960408516510509802011-04-19T12:47:36.141-07:002011-04-19T12:47:36.141-07:00Nice Post. My trouble stems from the writer's ...Nice Post. My trouble stems from the writer's buried comment to the effect, 'why did I bother studying this material for those earlier checks..."? Well, Duh? maybe because it is material that you NEED TO KNOW! I'm not sure I would want to fly with a pilot who apparently takes a minamilist approach to his learning and demonstrating mastery. -CraigCedarglenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00468497492189762095noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-352377410388410195.post-78126574735289395242011-04-19T10:01:40.954-07:002011-04-19T10:01:40.954-07:00Dan, Hang in there...and don't worry. I recent...Dan, Hang in there...and don't worry. I recently experienced someone on a power trip, too. I view them as a bad dog. Don't show them weakness, and don't back down. Go in with confidence and you'll do great. But the confidence is the key. You have confidence when you are prepared. You are going to do great!Karlene Petitthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17910702587514001827noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-352377410388410195.post-52627920894219842232011-04-19T09:46:52.640-07:002011-04-19T09:46:52.640-07:00Good to hear that from a former check airman. For ...Good to hear that from a former check airman. For the most part, most of the guys here doing the stage checks are in their low to mid 20s, so not too much older than myself, and many remember doing the rides themselves. For the most part they are fair, however there are a few that are on a power trip and expect near-prefection...but I guess that is probably true anywhere you go. I still have 2 weeks or so until the ride, so hopefully that is enough time to prepare.<br />DanAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-352377410388410195.post-26716748943755232232011-04-18T20:43:34.715-07:002011-04-18T20:43:34.715-07:00El... Thank you for an excellent comment. I think ...El... Thank you for an excellent comment. I think it helps eliminate the worry if you know that "most" check airman are realists and they have one goal in mind... to make sure you are safe, not to fail you. <br /><br />Mistakes will happen, nobody is perfect... I've yet to see the "perfect" checkride... and you can still be safe without that perfection. It's a learning process. <br /><br />I too have always used the "would my family fly on their plane" as my guide. Pilots should have that same expectation of themselves. <br /><br />And yes... Anyone can fail a checkride. Just don't think about failing it. Think about what you're doing. <br /><br />Thanks again for your words of wisdom!Karlene Petitthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17910702587514001827noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-352377410388410195.post-586745956028797492011-04-18T16:31:10.515-07:002011-04-18T16:31:10.515-07:00Jun, you are a wise man. Keep those worries away a...Jun, you are a wise man. Keep those worries away and you'll do much better! Sometimes we all need a little reminder.Karlene Petitthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17910702587514001827noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-352377410388410195.post-69778043084464080592011-04-18T16:29:58.395-07:002011-04-18T16:29:58.395-07:00Thank you Linda. And for all your help today. You ...Thank you Linda. And for all your help today. You are a GREAT inspiration. And a positive force!!!Karlene Petitthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17910702587514001827noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-352377410388410195.post-43181569141060127372011-04-18T13:31:14.240-07:002011-04-18T13:31:14.240-07:00Something else to consider: For the MOST part, any...Something else to consider: For the MOST part, any outfit that trains you has a vested interest in you passing the training. It's a poor reflection on the company and instructor if their pass rate is low, and will likely result in a decreased student flow. <br /><br />The examiner wants nothing more than to see a) if you conform to standard procedures and established regulations, and b) if he would send his wife and children up to fly with you. With VERY few exceptions, examiners are realists and not sadists. They know their applicants are tense, they know you may make little mistakes; the objective is to see how you handle them. If you fall apart and let the rest of the ride slide away...you will likely earn a re-test. If you identify the mistake on your own and state "correcting"...most examiners see that as a fact of life and a sign of professionalism. <br /><br />The best pilots can flunk any checkride on any given day if the examiner chooses so. There is no such thing as an omnipotent-perfect checkride. With the exception of very few "old and bold" captains and very few super-senior FOs who tell you they do, you will never know everything and it will not be assumed that you do.<br /><br />My goal as a Check Airman in a previous life was to have every checkride be a learning experience. You were supposed to walk away from my checkrides confident, somewhat humbled, and equipped with one additional piece of information or skill to complete your eternally incomplete puzzle of Aviation Knowledge.El Pumahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05279784849481313470noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-352377410388410195.post-68764504273993195112011-04-18T09:04:38.448-07:002011-04-18T09:04:38.448-07:00I think so too, Karlene san.If I think about negat...I think so too, Karlene san.If I think about negative things even 1%,not only me but also my surrounding people would start to worry and not good idea.Always I want to think positive thinking without worries .Also To think without worries,I learned many stuff for sure:)<br /><br />thanks for reminding these ideas,Karlene san.<br />have a wonderful day:)<br />junJunhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08469295543816584784noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-352377410388410195.post-68279160641993188972011-04-18T06:30:04.023-07:002011-04-18T06:30:04.023-07:00Excellent advice for any big endeavor, Karlene! F...Excellent advice for any big endeavor, Karlene! Focusing on what IS happening and working with that, perfect. Thanks.Linda Grayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18001433214194860481noreply@blogger.com