Block 5 Flashcards
How do we help a student to learn?
- Knowing the rules (found in ACS Appendices) and expectations of the student
- Telling the student so they know what to expect, thus eliminating fear
- Performing the right type of practice (deliberate, blocked, random)
What do we base our instructional standards on?
PTS/ACS
How do we emphasize the positive?
- Explaining WHY we do things for POSITIVE reasons/applications
Ex: Preflight inspection is done to familiarize the student with the a/c (not because emergencies can occur due to improper pre-flight)
How do we evaluate the student?
- Judging a student’s ability to perform
- Based off established standards, suitably modified to fit student’s stage of development
- Considers mastery of the elements involved, vs overall performance!
Why is the supervision of our students so important?
- Student performance and supervision are performed concurrently
- Supervising enables the instructor to coach as necessary
What will you base your decision on when recommending a student for a practical test?
- The student’s CONSISTENCY in performing required tasks without instructor guidance
What are the endorsements that you will commonly have to make as a CFI?
- Wind endorsements
- Pre-solo aero. knowledge
- Pre-solo flight training
- Solo flight (90 days)
- Solo xc
- Solo flight in Class B
- Written deficiencies
Why is pilot proficiency so important?
- Currency and proficiency are 2 different things, and just because you are current does not mean you are proficient
- Measures a pilot’s ability to perform tasks to certain standards
How does the wings program work?
- When you complete a phase of wings your flight review clock resets, and your flight review becomes due 24 calendar months from the date you completed that phase
What are the TSA security requirements for flight training?
- All active CFIs must complete the TSA initial security awareness training prior to giving flight or ground instruction (New employees or instructors must complete the initial training within 60 days of being hired or certificated)
- Proof of citizenship of US citizens
- AFSP applicability (vetting a foreign student)
Define professionalism? (5 main)
- Maintaining the highest level of knowledge, training and currency
- Behaving in a professional manner:
a. Sincerity
b. Acceptance of the student
c. Personal appearance and habits
d. Demeanor
e. Proper language
What does it mean to be sincere?
- Be straight forward and honest
- Do not cover up inadequacies or be pretentious
What does it mean to accept the student?
- Mutual acknowledgement that student and instructor are important to each other and working towards the same goal
- Never degrade the student for faults or problems
- Always accept and encourage!
What should be your personal dress and habits as a CFI?
- Neat, clean and appropriate professional attire
- Common courtesy and personal hygiene
What kind of demeanor should you have as a CFI?
- Calm, pleasant, thoughtful and disciplined
- Constant demonstration of competency and genuine interest in student’s well being
How do you support safe practices and accident prevention as a CFI?
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What is “proper language” that a CFI should use?
- Speaking normally, positively and descriptively
- NO profanity or inhibitions
How do we as CFIs continually develop self-improvement?
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How do we minimize frustration with our students?
- Keeping them informed
- Explaining WHY/the purpose
- Treat them as an individual
- Give them credit
- Constructive criticism
- Consistency
- Own your own mistakes
How do you know when your student is ready to solo?
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What endorsements must you make to solo a student?
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How do you know when your student is ready for solo cross-country?
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What endorsements must you make for solo cross-country authorizations?
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How do you know when your student is ready for repeated solo cross-country?
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What endorsements must you make for repeated solo cross-country authorizations?
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How do you know when your student is ready for Private Pilot certification?
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What endorsements must you make to recommend a student for Private Pilot certification?
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How do you know when your student is ready for Commercial Pilot certification?
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What endorsements must you make to recommend a student for Commercial Pilot certification?
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What will you cover when conducting a flight review?
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What standards will you use when conducting a flight review?
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What will you cover when conducting a high performance/complex authorization?
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