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Title:
DPE- Master your Checkride Preparation
Topic:
From the DPE
Date and Time:
Monday, November 9, 2026, starting at 17:00 Eastern Standard Time Download Calendar File
Speaker(s):
Dave Burton, Master Pilot, DPE, FAASTeam Rep
Brief Description:

Walking into your practical test shouldn’t be a source of anxiety. This seminar pulls back the curtain on the check ride to give applicants and CFIs the confidence and competitive edge needed for a successful outcome. A local Designated Pilot Examine [DPE] tells all! 

We will focus heavily on bulletproof paperwork and preparation, ensuring your logbook, endorsements, and IACRA application are flawlessly organized so your check ride doesn't stall before it starts. During the flight test execution segment, we will share actionable strategies for managing cockpit stress, maintaining situational awareness, and recovering gracefully from minor errors.

Finally, you will get real-world tips and tricks directly from the examiner's perspective, highlighting common pitfalls to avoid and the subtle nuances that separate a passing performance from a failing one

Select Number:
EA17147264
Location of Seminar:
Big Sky Aviation FBO
2 Thunderbolt Dr.

Millville, NJ 08332
Directions to Venue:

In the main Big Sky FBO


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Fly-in Seminar?:
Yes  MIV
Seating:
75 seats at the facility, 62 remaining for online registration.
Registration Information:
Sponsoring Division:
FAASTeam
Contact Information:
Eric Sieracki
Phone: (610) 595-2478
eric.sieracki@faa.gov
Additional Event Information & Acknowledgement of Industry Sponsor(s):

I'd like to thank Beth Smithson and Big Sky Aviation for inviting us to present at their facility and Master Pilot, Designated Pilot Examiner, and FAASTeam Representative Dave Burton for being our presenter. 

Equal Access Information:
The FAA Safety Team (FAASTeam) is committed to providing equal access to this meeting/event for all participants. If you need alternative formats or services because of a disability, please communicate your request as soon as possible with the person in the “Contact Information” area of the meeting/event notice. Note that two weeks is usually required to arrange services.
Credit Applicability:
1 Credit for Basic Knowledge Topic 3
FAASTeam Project Information:
National Project:
Any other Operations task not covered in the NPP
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