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So far Jason Blair, DPE has created 3 blog entries.

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 [...]

By |2025-09-09T13:25:47-05:00September, 2025|

Potential Unintended Consequences of Reducing ATP Minimum Hours: Impacts on Flight Training and Pilot Quality

The aviation industry has long debated the minimum flight hours required for pilots to obtain an Airline Transport Pilot (ATP) certificate, a prerequisite for serving as a pilot in command at major airlines. Currently, the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) mandates 1,500 hours of total flight time for most pilots [...]

By |2025-06-03T13:02:04-05:00June, 2025|

Set the Stage for Your Practical Test to Make it Go More Smoothly

When a DPE shows up for your practical test, there is probably a good chance you have been waiting for that test for a little while based on examiner availability and potentially weather delays. We all know DPEs services are a little challenging to source due to heavy demand, [...]

By |2025-04-08T10:18:06-05:00April, 2025|

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