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    Pointers from a Designated Pilot Examiner (DPE)

    March 26, 2020

    View from the top:  DPE Corner

    Over the course of my career as a pilot, I’ve taken numerous check rides; a part of being a scheduled airline pilot means that you have to take one at least every 12 months. A couple of summers ago I had come to the conclusion that sitting down for a practical test should be a no-stress event for me… boy, was I mistaken! The final step for any pilot to receive

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