Join Wally Mulhearn and Jason Bolz, FAA designated pilot examiners based in Houston and wide-body captains for United Airlines, for an interactive seminar drawn from their popular YouTube channel Checkride Chat. With over 15 combined years as DPEs and thousands of hours in the Boeing 727​/​737​/​757​/​767​/​777​/​787, they bring a unique dual perspective: the examiner’s exacting standards and the airline pilot’s practical cockpit wisdom. Attendees will learn proven techniques to prepare for any FAA practical test, from private pPilot through ATP and beyond. The session covers the top reasons applicants fail, how to structure a bulletproof oral and flight portion, common DPE “otchas, and how airline-style crew resource management and risk management elevate general aviation safety. Real checkride war stories, video clips, and live Q&A will keep the audience engaged and laughing. Pilots, instructors, and flight-school owners will leave with immediately usable tools, renewed confidence, and a clear understanding of what today’s examiners truly expect. This fast-paced, no-fluff presentation perfectly fits AirVenture’s pilot-development track and promises to be one of the most practical and entertaining seminars on the schedule. NAFI Session type: Forum — Skyfarer is not affiliated with the Experimental Aircraft Association (EAA) or EAA AirVenture Oshkosh. This session is listed for informational purposes from the official AirVenture 2026 schedule. Times and locations can change during the event — verify on the official session page: https://events.rdmobile.com/Sessions/Details/3567784