CWC Posted May 16, 2019 Report Share Posted May 16, 2019 Hello all, I seem to be having a problem others have mentioned, I can't find a DPE! I had originally decided to go for Sport Pilot to avoid having to do a special issuance on a medical certificate, but once I was ready for my check ride I was unable to find a DPE within 5 states that would give a sport pilot practical in any AC! So, I went and got my class 3 medical and completed the requirements for Privet Pilot. Now the local DPEs want me to "Rent a Cessna" for my practical! While I have nothing in particular against Cessna's I would hate to spend a couple extra thousand $ first renting one to cross train and then test in when I have a outstanding AC at my disposal. Anyhow, if anyone has a suggestion of a DPE familiar with the CTLS in Northern CA or Southern OR, or anywhere on the west cost Id appreciate a lead. Thanks, Chris Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aaronp07 Posted May 16, 2019 Report Share Posted May 16, 2019 Sorry you are having that problem. I dont understand why they do that. My DPE got in my CTLS on checkride day and it was the first time he had seen one. He was good with me sending him the POH before hand to look at. Good luck. (Im out central/eastern side of the country). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom Baker Posted May 16, 2019 Report Share Posted May 16, 2019 Last October the FAA removed geographical restrictions from DPE's. Instead of spending money to learn everything in a Cessna you might consider bringing in a DPE from another location. A couple lessons in a Cessna would just about pay for airfare. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rtk Posted May 16, 2019 Report Share Posted May 16, 2019 I know of a DEP in Southern California that is friendly, fair (but thorough). PM me if you need his info. He’s in the outskirts of Los Angeles (high desert). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CWC Posted May 16, 2019 Author Report Share Posted May 16, 2019 Tom, rtk, Thanks. Good suggestions both. I would prefer either to retaining on a new AC. Chris Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom Baker Posted May 16, 2019 Report Share Posted May 16, 2019 Check with Coppercity here on the forum. They are in AZ, and do a lot of training in the CTLS. They must have a DPE. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coppercity Posted May 17, 2019 Report Share Posted May 17, 2019 Yes, we have a couple that do check rides in our CTLS One of them even travels to California for check rides. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CWC Posted July 22, 2019 Author Report Share Posted July 22, 2019 Hi All, Replying to my own post here in case someone else needs some help finding a DPE on the west cost: In addition to the leads earlier in the thread I found: Sport Pilot DPE: Liknaitzky, Matt in Torrance CA Emonds, Jason in Cave Junction OR Privet Pilot DPEs willing to administer a test in the CTLS: Ramond Beverly in Eugene, OR Uwe Britsch in Klamath Falls, OR Chris Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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