Block 2 Flashcards
What are the essential teaching Skills a CFI must have to be an effective teacher? (4)
- People Skills
- Subject Matter Expertise
- Management Skills
- Assessment Skills
What are the steps in the Teaching Process?
(4)
- Preparation
- Presentation (of info./tasks to be learned)
- Application (student performing)
- Review and Evaluate (law of recency)
Explain what a CFI must do in the PREPARATION step of the Teaching Process. (4)
- Determine lesson objectives/develop plans
- Consider where the student is in their training
- Instructor Review/Gathering of material
- Student Assignment
Explain what a CFI must do in the PRESENTATION step of the Teaching Process. (2)
- Chose a Method of Presentation (Lecture, Demo-Performance, Discussion)
- Present knowledge/skills needed to complete lesson objectives
Explain what a CFI must do in the APPLICATION step of the Teaching Process.
- Have the STUDENT apply knowledge/skills needed to complete lesson objectives
(ex. performing maneuvers, solving problems, answering Qs)
Explain what a CFI must do in the REVIEW/EVALUATION step of the Teaching Process. (3)
(Law of Primacy)
- Inform the student of progress
- Correct deficiencies
- Formal/Informal Evaluation
Explain common LESSON STRUCTURE when structuring your teaching. (3)
- Introduction (attention grabber)
- Development (main part of lesson)
- Conclusion
When should you use the LECTURE method of instruction? What are the advantages of Lecturing?
- When: Presenting new material, especially to large groups!
- Advantages: Easy to control, time efficient
When should you use the DISCUSSION method of instruction, and how do you start it? What are the advantages of Guided Discussions?
- When: Student has prior experience/knowledge
- HOW: Start with a lead off question that is more WHY/HOW (not WHAT)
- Advantages: More effective, students engaged, provides feedback
When should you use the DEMO-PERFORMANCE method of instruction? What are the advantages of Demo-Performance?
- Use when skills need to be DEVELOPED!
- Advantages: Hands on, 5 phases that enhance the learning process
What are the 5 phases of the Demo-Performance method of instruction?
- Explanation
- Demonstration
- Student Performance
- Instructor Supervision
- Evaluate
What are the 3 PRIMARY methods of teaching?
- Lecture
- Discussion
- Demo-Performance
What 2 important things should be remembered when running a Guided Discussion?
- Every student’s answer is important and must be treated with tact!
- Silence is ok, do not answer the question for them
Explain the Discovery teaching method. What are the advantages/disadvantages?
- Baptism by fire, student does EVERYTHING
- Most EFFECTIVE method of teaching, but is accomplished through trial and error (inefficient)
Explain the Problem Based Learning method of teaching. What is the one main advantage/disadvantage?
- Student is confronted with real world problems and is forced to solve them
- No 1 right answer
Explain the Cooperative/Group Learning method of teaching. What are the advantages/disadvantages?
- Students are organized into SMALL groups to maximize their own and each other’s learning
- Requires active participation, and clear instructions
Explain the Electronic Learning method of teaching. What are the advantages/disadvantages?
- Any type of education that involves an electronic component
- Time flexible, cheap, easily updated, and can access anywhere
- Lack of feedback, difficult to control
What are the 2 main “Flight Instruction” methods of teaching?
- Integrated Method
2. Telling and Doing Method
What is the Integrated method of flight instruction? What are the advantages?
- Teaching student to use outside visual cues, and then to cross reference with instruments for PRECISIONS
- Develops a good scan habit
What is the Telling and Doing method of flight instruction? What are the advantages?
- Instructor “tells” and “does” the task
- Student “tells,” and Instructor “does” (confirming student knows how to do it)
- Student “tells” and “does” the task
Explain the importance and effect of using Instructional Aids.
- Help gain and hold the attention of students
- Stimuli of other senses (audio, visual)
- Can reduce time required for teaching by cutting out “explaining”
Explain 4 types of Instructional Aids
- Dry-Erase Board (joint student-instructor activity)
- Pictures (provide realistic details/relationships)
- Videos
- Models (explaining operating principles)
What does it mean to have an airworthy a/c? (3)
- Meets approved type design
- Condition for safe operation (wear and tear)
- Mx and alterations preformed in accordance with 14 CFR Part 21, 43 and/or 91
Who is responsible for keeping an a/c airworthy?
The owner/operator
Who is responsible for determining if an a/c is airworthy?
The PIC
What could make an aircraft un-airworthy? (3)
- Missing documents (GMARROW)
- Missed/overdue inspection (AV1ATE)
- Wear and tear making a/c unsafe for operation
How long is an airworthiness certificate valid?
It is valid as long as the a/c stays in airworthy condition
What mx inspections need to be completed to keep an a/c airworthy?
Annual (12) VOR (30 days) 100 Hour (for hire) Altimeter (24) Transponder (24) ELT (12, 1/2 bat. life, 1 hr cum. use)
What do we do if there is broken equipment?
- If there is an MEL, you must use it.
- 91.213
1. VFR Day Type Cert.
2. Kinds of Operations Lists (POH section 2)
3. 91.205
4. ADs
There is broken equipment in the a/c. You look in the MEL, and it is not listed. Can you fly?
No
There is broken equipment in the a/c. There is no MEL, so you refer to 91.213, and it is not listed. Can you fly?
Yes, but you must deactivate, remove, and placard the equipment, and determine that the a/c is still in airworthy condition.
Why does a student need to learn a/c systems? (4 main)
- Prevent misuse of systems (that cause accidents)
- Remedy malfunctions (prevents accidents)
- A/c operational efficiency
- Required by FARs/ACS
If you do any preventative MX, what must you document? (3)
- What you did
- Date you did it
- Signature
What systems should be taught to a student pre-solo?
- The systems relevant to the a/c they will be flying
- Primary/secondary flight controls, fuel, electrical
What systems should be taught to a student before their check ride?
- ALL systems relevant to all a/c of the same category/class that their certificate will be for
- Carb/fuel injected, landing gear, vacuum
Explain the errors and problems encountered in learning a/c systems?
- Students are unable to explain system operations
- Using proper terminology
What are 4 main systems (normal and abnormal operations) that are learned by private/commercial pilots? Be able to explain them!
- Pitot/Static
- Electrical
- Hydraulics
- Powerplant
What would occur if the Pitot-Static system was blocked?
- Pitot Tube w/ RAM air, drain hole, and static port. ASI, VSI and Altimeter.
- Pitot tube blocked: ASI drops to 0.
- Pitot tube and drain hole blocked: ASI acts like an altimeter.
- Static port blocked: ASI incorrect, Altimeter freezes, and VSI will read 0.
What are the magnetic compass errors?
- Undershoot North (bc compass LEADS into the turn)
- Overshoot South (bc compass LAGS into turn)
- When on E/W headings, compass will turn N when accelerating, and turn S when decelerating.
Can you overfly the 100 hour? By how much?
Yes, by 10 hours
Explain progressive mx.
- 4 phases (50-60 hours per)
- All phases must be complete within 12 cal months
- Keeps a/c down for less time
What 5 things are covered in the Instructor’s Code of Conduct?
- Operational Practices (adhere)
- Regulations (adhere)
- Accountability
- Safety (is first priority)
- Decision Making/Good Judgement
What is Reverse Questioning?
When you ask a question in response to the student’s question.
