Block 5 Flashcards

1
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How do we help a student to learn?

A
  • 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)
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2
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What do we base our instructional standards on?

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PTS/ACS

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3
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How do we emphasize the positive?

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  • 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)
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How do we evaluate the student?

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  • 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!
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5
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Why is the supervision of our students so important?

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  • Student performance and supervision are performed concurrently
  • Supervising enables the instructor to coach as necessary
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6
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What will you base your decision on when recommending a student for a practical test?

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  • The student’s CONSISTENCY in performing required tasks without instructor guidance
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7
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What are the endorsements that you will commonly have to make as a CFI?

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  • Wind endorsements
  • Pre-solo aero. knowledge
  • Pre-solo flight training
  • Solo flight (90 days)
  • Solo xc
  • Solo flight in Class B
  • Written deficiencies
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Why is pilot proficiency so important?

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  • 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
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9
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How does the wings program work?

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  • 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
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What are the TSA security requirements for flight training?

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  • 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)
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11
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Define professionalism? (5 main)

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  • 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
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What does it mean to be sincere?

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  • Be straight forward and honest

- Do not cover up inadequacies or be pretentious

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What does it mean to accept the student?

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  • 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!
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14
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What should be your personal dress and habits as a CFI?

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  • Neat, clean and appropriate professional attire

- Common courtesy and personal hygiene

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What kind of demeanor should you have as a CFI?

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  • Calm, pleasant, thoughtful and disciplined

- Constant demonstration of competency and genuine interest in student’s well being

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16
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How do you support safe practices and accident prevention as a CFI?

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17
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What is “proper language” that a CFI should use?

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  • Speaking normally, positively and descriptively

- NO profanity or inhibitions

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18
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How do we as CFIs continually develop self-improvement?

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19
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How do we minimize frustration with our students?

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  • Keeping them informed
  • Explaining WHY/the purpose
  • Treat them as an individual
  • Give them credit
  • Constructive criticism
  • Consistency
  • Own your own mistakes
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20
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How do you know when your student is ready to solo?

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21
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What endorsements must you make to solo a student?

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22
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How do you know when your student is ready for solo cross-country?

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23
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What endorsements must you make for solo cross-country authorizations?

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24
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How do you know when your student is ready for repeated solo cross-country?

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25
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What endorsements must you make for repeated solo cross-country authorizations?

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26
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How do you know when your student is ready for Private Pilot certification?

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27
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What endorsements must you make to recommend a student for Private Pilot certification?

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28
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How do you know when your student is ready for Commercial Pilot certification?

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29
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What endorsements must you make to recommend a student for Commercial Pilot certification?

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30
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What will you cover when conducting a flight review?

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31
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What standards will you use when conducting a flight review?

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32
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What will you cover when conducting a high performance/complex authorization?

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33
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What standards will you use when conducting a high performance/complex authorization?

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q

34
Q

What will you cover when conducting a solo category/class authorization?

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35
Q

What standards will you use when conducting a solo category/class authorization?

A

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36
Q

What is the purpose of FAR 141?

A
  • To improve efficiency and provide QUALITY flight training
    (because you must meet standards and qualifications to operate 141 therefore the quality of training is better)
    141 is NOT to reduce flight time
37
Q

How does a school obtain a FAR Part 141 Pilot School Certificate?

A

(141. 5)
- Compliance with requirements
- 8/10 pass rate by course from most recent, and maintain this record of positive output

38
Q

What is a provisional pilot school certificate?

A

(141. 7)
- If you have under 8/10 pass rate (ex: 4/5)
- Can only be issued ONCE

39
Q

What is the difference between a certification course and a special preparation course?

A

(141. 11)
- Certification courses: Lead to Certification
- Special Prep courses: Lead to/are refresher courses

40
Q

What is the duration of a pilot school certificate?

A

(141. 17)

- Must be renewed every 24 cal months

41
Q

How often may the FAA inspect a FAA Part 141 school?

A

(141. 21)

- Whenever/however often they want

42
Q

How does a school renew its pilot school certificate?

A

(141. 27)

- Reapply and meet the criteria

43
Q

What are the chief instructor and assistant chief instructor qualifications?

A

(141. 35/36)
- Chief: CPL or ATP with more experience and required flight time
- Assistant Chief: CPL or ATP with half the experience/required flight time

44
Q

What are the airport requirements for a FAR Part 141 pilot school?

A

(141. 38)
- Must have 1 runway where a/c can make Normal TO and LDs
- Wind direction indicator visible from end of runway
- Permanent rwy lights for night ops

45
Q

What are the AIRCRAFT and GROUND TRAINER requirements for a FAR Part 141 pilot school?

A

(141. 39/41)
- Aircraft must be airworthy and maintained, and have 2 pilot stations with easy access to controls
- Ground trainers must be evaluated, qualified, and approved by the Administrator

46
Q

What is a training course outline?

A

(141. 53/55)
- Contains a syllabus for each course
- Description of where all ground instruction will take place

47
Q

What is examining authority?

A

(141. 65)
- Mean certification is based on satisfactory completion of the COURSE (not a test)
- Issued on a course by course basis
- UND has it for FLIGHT TESTING

48
Q

How does a FAR Part 141 pilot school obtain examining authority?

A

(141. 63)

- Must have 2 years as a school w/ 90 percent pass rate on all intermediate/final checks

49
Q

If a student transfers into a commercial certification course, is that student eligible for examining authority?

A

(141.67)
- A person who transfers from a 141 school to another 141 school may receive credit for the previous training
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50
Q

WHEN can an approved pilot school issue a graduate certificate?

A

(141. 95)

- Upon student’s completed of the approved course of training

51
Q

What are the flight instructor standardization requirements for a FAR Part 141 pilot school?

A

141.79

52
Q

Do all instructors of a FAR Part 141 pilot school have to have a flight or ground instructor certificate?

A

(141.81)

NO - there is a cav

53
Q

What is the quality of instruction requirements for a FAR Part 141 pilot school?

A
  • idk
54
Q

What are the chief instructor’s responsibilities?

A

-

55
Q

What are the student enrollment requirements for an approved pilot school?

A
  1. 93
    - Enrollment Certificate filled out and sent to FAA
    - Course Syllabus
    - School SP and Ps
56
Q

What must be contained on a graduation certificate?

A

a

57
Q

What must be contained in the training records of a FAR Part 141 pilot school?

A
  1. 101
    - Date student enrolled
    - Chronological log of attendance/training that took place
    - Tests, names of tests, grades and results of tests taken
    - If the student transferred
58
Q

What are the differences in the ground training and flight training requirements between FAR Part 61 and Part 141 for a private pilot?

A

a

59
Q

What are the aeronautical experience requirements under FAR Part 141 for a Private Pilot?

A

a

60
Q

What are the differences in the ground training and flight training requirements between FAR Part 61 & FAR Part 141 for a commercial pilot?

A

a

61
Q

What are the aeronautical experience requirements under FAR Part 141 for a Commercial Pilot?

A

a

62
Q

What must be covered during the Private Pilot Single Engine Land Practical Test?

A

pts/acs

63
Q

What must be covered during the Commercial Pilot Single Engine Land Practical Test?

A

z

64
Q

What are the special emphasis areas for the Commercial Pilot PTS?

A

z

65
Q

What flexibilities does the examiner have when conducting a practical test under the Private ACS and Commercial Pilot ACS?

A

z

66
Q

What are the FLIGHT INSTRUCTOR responsibilities that are defined in the Private/Commercial Pilot ACS?

A

z

67
Q

What are the EXAMINER responsibilities that are defined in the Private/Commercial Pilot ACS?

A

z

68
Q

What is “satisfactory performance” as defined in the Private/Commercial Pilot ACS?

A

Z

69
Q

What is “unsatisfactory performance” as defined in the Private/Commercial Pilot ACS?

A

Z

70
Q

How do you use the additional rating task table in the Private/Commercial Pilot ACS?

A

Z

71
Q

How does the CFI PTS testing Procedures differ from the Private/Commercial Pilot ACS?

A

The CFI PTS is not a stand alone document, it relies on the Commercial Pilot ACS

72
Q

What must be covered during the CFI Single Engine Practical Test?

A

Z

73
Q

What does “instructional knowledge” mean as defined in the CFI PTS?

A

Z

74
Q

What are the special emphasis areas for the CFI PTS?

A

Z

75
Q

What are the flight instructor responsibilities that are defined in the CFI PTS?

A

Z

76
Q

What are the examiner responsibilities that are defined in the CFI PTS?

A

Z

77
Q

What is “satisfactory performance” as defined in the CFI PTS?

A

Z

78
Q

What is “unsatisfactory performance” as defined in the CFI PTS?

A

Z

79
Q

How do you use the additional rating task table in the CFI PTS?

A

Z

80
Q

How do you use the renewal or reinstatement of a flight instructor table in the CFI PTS?

A

Z