I completely screwed my CPL flight test because I had got myself so nervous.
I blamed my poor autos, but in reality, it was just an all-round crappy attempt!
Anyway, I had convinced myself that my autos were to blame, and during a practice flight after the failed test, my instructor suggested that I try and hum the 'A team' theme as loud as I could...sounds rediculous, but I actually found that the timimg of the theme worked particularly well with the final stages of the flare.
So I sat the flight test again, and felt quite confident. I did a lot better, although definitly not up to my usual standard. It started to look like I was going to get nervous again and stuff it a second time.
I was requested to demostrate a 180 auto, and decided to try the 'A Team' trick. I pulled off an absolutely perfect text-book auto to the spot, which ensured a pass...
Anyway, long story short...
"If you have a problem, if no one else can help, and if you can find them, maybe you can hire the A-Team."
