@josephhaas7413
You and Chelsea have been some of the greatest ambassadors to GA, especially in the age of social media! I’m glad you still resolve to produce high-quality content, despite how hectic things seem to have been for you two!
@adjuaadama6623
That was a good examiner — he's teaching while also assessing your performance through his plan for the examination. Congratulations! Multi-engine flying is my favorite.
@dstuchbury
Josh, you are clearly a fantastic pilot, and make some of the best aviation content there is. Congratulations on achieving your multi engine addition addition!
@RockyRiverWoodworks
I just took my PVT checkride on Thursday 6/1. I was so nervous since it was first check ride. There were several times I thought he may have failed me for maneuvers, but never did. I was probably just overthinking. What a feeling, it feels so unreal. In your case, I can only imagine the feeling you have. Even though it's not your first check ride, I can now officially relate to how you must feel after accomplishing that feat.
@jwclapp1183
Do what you gotta do, bud!! We are here for what you give us. Congrats on the checkride!!!
@zach9373
Life’s a journey, enjoy the ride. We are happy you choose to share yours. The wait is worth it. Thanks for your hard work and effort, Josh.
@roryhennessy8174
you don't owe an apology to anyone. I think we can all agree that your someone who PROVIDES to our aviation community. Whether that be through entertainment, cinematography, advise or mentorship, you will always be a "net positive" to us. So what if it takes you more time to come out with videos, it only makes us more excited when they come out, and that says a lot about your community, and yourself as a inspiration to us all. Keep the blue side up and keep on going:)
@bobrewer202
This was absolutely riveting from start to finish! Who knew that a verbal recollection of a check ride would be interesting, but you made it very compelling. And you passed! So you are a great filmmaker, pilot and now storyteller. Thanks for what you do.
@wyattthepilot
As a student pilot with minimal flight hours, but an overwhelming amount of simulator time, it was wonderful to get a great break down of a multi engine commercial checkride as it is something I plan on doing. I can not thank you guys enough for making this educational content for people like me who need a role model and a guide to answer questions that we may not feel comfortable asking out instructors. Thanks again for this channel, and I can’t wait for your next vid. I’m looking forward to it.
@tjwilliams7246
Josh, Great video. I did my multi about 2 yrs ago, that was what I did with covid time effecting work. I really enjoyed it, did mine in a Seminole, and was very fortunate with my instructor to spend some extra time learning multi engine flying. I told him I want to be a good multi pilot, not just good with the Seminole. That thing does start to sink in a hurry lol. My DPE kept the items coming one after another also. Worked out very well and we have a C310 now. The videos are always awesome, you do a great job and we are always happy when you get them out. Keep up the good work. You and Chelsea are always fun for us you tube watchers to see whenever the videos come out. Thanks and take care.
@ArkCity
Congrats Josh. Everett started his PPL with the goal of doing his check-ride in January right around his 17th birthday.
@knight20857
I was imagining I were sitting on the pilot seat, doing exactly the same checkride with DPE while you described the whole checkride stuff. The most impressive one for me is that you decide to make a right turn in order to get maximum performance on turning with right engine inop, regardless of the pattern rule. Great decision making! Perfectly demonstrates what 91.3 says. I may not be able to make this decision if I were you at that time. Learned a lesson! Thank you! 6:16
@davidbaird5985
I so love the videos you have put out ever since the beginning. I am not a pilot, but I have spent time in single engine aircraft with friends over the years. After not being in the air for probably 20+ years, never done the commercial thing, I got to fly with my new neighbor to ferry a rescue dog. We flew NC to GA to TN and back to NC. I found it very telling that as my neighbor was filling me in with all that was going on I actually was ahead of him each and every step. That was due to having listened to and watching you for years. I continually watched and familiarized myself with the gauges, controls, and procedures of the pilot and plane, thinking to myself if something happens I'll need to know this. Having the knowledge from time in the air years back, and listening and watching you, I felt very much at ease throughout the journey. This made for a very enjoyable and even interactive experience. I hope this will not be my last flight in this beautiful Mooney. Thanks for all the time in the air even though I simply watched on a screen from the ground. It has been a great journey watching you grow and mature both as a pilot and man. I am sure the best is still ahead for you.
@joaomarcos6394
I had a real engine failure on my multi engine checkride. The funny thing about it was that the examiner thought and asked me why I was reducing the throttle and at the same time I asked him if he was giving me a single engine simulation. We tried to find out what was happening, but we couldn't. Then we feathered the prop, shut the engine down, and landed safely after 5 minutes or so. We were on a Beech Baron 55, so the airplane kept the leveled flight when we feathered the prop. It's not a good thing to experience, however if we stay calm and remeber our training, everything will end up okay. Congratulations for your checkride, and for your time in this channel. I can say that I learn a lot with you about aviation. Don't be so hard on yourself, the quality of your videos are awesome, and it is better than quantity. I appreciate your efforts and time given to this channel, thus for us as well.
@davidhood2200
Congratulations on the Multi Engine! I’m an MEI up at DTO and love flying the twins. The Seneca is a beast to fly but a good aircraft to learn in.
@davidjackson7405
I’ve been with you since before The Interview and I don’t intend to stop. RE: checkride stories: I am currently working on my Instrument Rating. On my private checkride about 2 years ago the DPE had an observer from the FISDO. He was 6’2” and 240 pounds. I had never had that much weight that far back in the W&B envelope. The first takeoff the DPE called for was a soft field TO, and a lot of that is feel, so I was bouncing the takeoff because I couldn’t feel when the plane was off the ground. Anyway, I got a little mercy and passed the checkride, but it was memorable.
@Kyzyl_Tuva
Josh, I am so happy that you are back and posting. Your channel has given me so much inspiration. I seriously dig you and Chelsea. Keep it up man!
@stevelampert
Congratulations! Your video brought back memories from my own MEI check ride. My first takeoff with the DPE got very exciting when the door popped open on my friend’s Baron right after takeoff. I flew the pattern, landed, and closed the door. The rest of the check ride was uneventful but I had the same experience as you on the single engine approach under the hood. Keep up the great work!
@baweinsoff
Josh, absolutely loved your evaluation/rendition of your checkride! It made me recollect my Multi-engine/SEL Commercial/Instrument checkrides on 7/1/1986 in Phoenix AZ! My checkride(s) resembled yours and it brought back recollections and reflections as if it was yesterday! I had a big-ole s-grin while watching your video the same as when I accomplished this feat and finished that day long checkride 37 years ago!!! Congrats and THANK YOU for reminding me of one of my greatest days (of many)!
@marklester9679