DPE Ultimate Q&A: Mastering Check Rides, STCs, ACS vs PTS, and More!

Join Seth Lake, a designated pilot examiner, in this comprehensive Q&A session where we delve into key topics every aspiring pilot needs to know for their check ride and beyond. Packed with insights from my extensive experience, this video is an invaluable resource for pilots at all levels. Chapters: 01:35 - Inop Equipment for Checkride 02:55 - ACE Inop Equipment Guide 04:47 - Flight Manual Supplements 08:19 - ARROW vs. SPARROW 09:42 - AGI and IGI before CFI 11:36 - CFII Weak Areas 14:04 - Top 3 Hardest Checkrides 15:28 - Instrument Rating – Now What? 18:58 - CPL Holding Out 24:46 - Best time to get SES and Tailwheel 26:16 - Flaps at the FAF 30:33 - Instrument weak areas 36:05 - Instrument Checkride Endorsements 40:43 - Private Pilot Diversion 45:03 - Flight Manual Supps for LSA 46:09 - Commercial Pilot Requirements 47:40 - ACS vs PTS 51:11 - Sheppard Air Test Prep 53:23 - Private Carriage Vs. Common 1:00:00 - Pitfalls of DPE Gouge Whether you're preparing for your next check ride, looking to deepen your understanding of aviation regulations, or aiming to improve your flying skills, this video has something for everyone. Don't forget to like, share, and subscribe for more content like this! Follow me on: Discord:   / discord   Instagram:   / vslaviation   Facebook:   / vslaviation   TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@vslaviation?l... Reddit:   / vsl_aviation   Patreon:   / sethlake   Your feedback is invaluable – drop your questions and comments below, and let's keep the conversation going!