Denzler

I had Mr. Denzler for FMT-2. He pretty much went according to the student guide. Since we've all done that sim I'll just share the nuggs that apply to the future.
IP: Good instructor, posts up next to the side of the sim and looks over your shoulder as you do things. He'll share his input with "better ways" to accomplish tasks and is all about it being an instructional sim, not an eval sim. He can be stern at times (as you can imagine) but doesn't bust your chops for shits and giggles. He likes asking GK through out the sim (i.e. as I reach for the Gen pwr switch he'll ask how long it can remain off, or pitot heat on the ground...etc)...bottom line, know the numbers.
He's not necessarily a fan of the climb to 2K and 200kts technique after a T/O fire. After Cont T/O BF take your time but if you're in control then take care of the fire. He did caveat that with saying you may want to wait a few extra vert feet and knots during FMT-5, but don't necessarily need to wait to 2k/200. Also, leave the good eng (or both) FF's in Oride, that's 1 less step if you have to sing-eng go.

Nuggs (thank JB for the term "nugg"):
-If you see any Hydr light, non-BF-BF would be to put Emer Flap and/or Spd brake switch to Override. Logic: save a brain bite and when you see a hydr light just override both systems to minimize poss loss of hydr fluid. 1) it's step 1 in the checklist for L/R. 2) you can't go wrong moving those switches right away because that function is easily reversible.
-Tire Fail (blown, sts) on take-off- accomplish Abort BF appropriately but as a part of wheel brakes as required you may have to paddle off the SAS/Anti-skid to be able to have brakes. Bottomline: with tire fail on T/O critical action should be to paddle off Anti-skid.

-Don't forget to checks the TEMS when you leave the jet.

-Checkride advice:
Ask questions (they are on a time schedule, the more you ask, the less they ask) WARNING: If you ask, "what's the ABORT BF?" that may not work out well for you.
Highlight items on the left pages of the Checklist so you don't have to read all the n/w/c and you can easily identify the important items (saves time and ensures you hit the key points)
-Relax and be methodical...standard
-If you don't know, LOOK IT UP. Better to forget a number, look it up (IFG, Warrior guide...etc), and give the right answer than to guess and be wrong, (or worse, screw up a procedure like not knowing you have a hung start).

Happy nugget hunting!
Elm