Weather Decision-Making on Checkride Day and The DPE’s Expectations
As you prepare for your practical test, remember that the Designated Pilot Examiner (DPE) isn't just evaluating your flying skills—they're assessing your aeronautical decision-making (ADM), with weather at the forefront. On checkride day, the responsibility for determining if conditions are suitable falls squarely on you, the applicant. The DPE [...]