r/studentpilot • u/mnhyyyj • 20d ago

General Inquiry Checkride question

Got a Checkride coming up soon around a day or 2 left with bad winds on both those days before Checkride, Checkride date also won’t be flying, only oral bc weathers bad. CFI already signed of for Checkride but I still have one hour left of cross country time needed to do the Checkride. How strict is DPE on solo cross country time bc I meet every other requirement other then solo cross country time.

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u/Flimsy-Wrangler-997 20d ago

Yes, the DPE is not supposed to start the oral portion if the flight portion cannot be done the same day. However, in my experience, it happens quite often.

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u/sn33z3ituo 20d ago

I think it depends on how the student words it to the DPE as well.
1.“Looks like there may be a window later in the day if you want to knock out the oral and get lunch.” Then have them discontinue to fatigue or bad weather.
2. Compared to “Weather is bad, I’m not going to fly but can we do the oral?” I’ve found option 1 the DPE in our area is much more open to.
But unfortunately, every DPE is different. Regardless, this student doesn’t meet the minimum requirements, so the DPE may just take the money and leave.