CFI characteristics & Responsibilities Flashcards
Define professionalism
GEEQSS
Good judgment Extensive training and preparation Ethical Qualified Safety minded Study and research
Instructor DOs and DON’Ts
DOs KAPSC Keep student informed Approach student as individual Professional Sincere Consistent
DON'Ts RUPS DSC Ridicule your student set Unreasonable goals use Profanity Say one thing and do another Disrespect student Set up student for failure Correct without explanation
Important characteristics of an aviation instructor
ASSS LAD
Acceptance of the student Safe practices Sincerity Self improvement Language should be proper Appearance Demeanour
Considerations when dealing with student stress
STRICT
Safe flight is conducive to satisfying efficient operations
Teach student to cope with fears
Reinforce pleasurable aspect of flying
Introduce stressful manoeuvres carefully
Carefully examine student response to stress to look for abnormalities
Treat fears as a normal reaction
Normal reactions to stress
Student will react quickly and automatically within the limits of their training and experience
Abnormal reactions to stress
Zero CRAPO
Zero reaction Changes in mood/emotion Random illogical singing or laughing Anger Painstaking self control Over cooperative
Instructor responsibility when dealing with abnormal students
Refrain from certifying or endorsing student
Have student evaluated by another instructor
Discuss with assistant chief
Informal discussion with FSDO or local med examiner
How to minimise student frustrations
MAGICAB
Motivate students Approach student as individual Give credit where credit due Inform student Criticise constructively Admit errors Be consistent
Instructor responsibilities with regard to student pilot supervision
SPPEP
See and avoid Piloting ability and proficiency Pre-solo flight thought process Endorsements and training Practical test recommendations
Student should demonstrate consistent ability before solo
Do not allow student to get by with sub-standard performance
Instructor responsibilities when recommending student for practical test
Require student to thoroughly demonstrate the knowledge and skill level required for certificate or rating
CFI endorsement verifies knowledge and performance and CFI is held accountable
Examiners depend on CFIs to train according to PTS
What endorsements does a student pilot need when preparing for PPL
TSA or proof of US citizenship or residency
SFAR 73 Awareness Training (Robbies)
Solo (student flight cert) 61.87 n1
Solo (logbook) 61.87 n2
Takeoff and landing at airport within 25NM (own a/c to and from school) 61.93 b1
SFAR 73 Solo (Robbies)
Initial solo x-country (student flight cert) 61.93 c1
Initial solo x-country (logbook) 61.93 c2i
Each solo x-country flight 61.93 c2ii
Repeated solo x-country 61.93 b2
Solo in class Bravo 61.95a
Solo to/from/at airport in class Bravo 61.95
Knowledge test 61.35a / 61.103d
Knowledge test deficiency 61.39a6iii
Practical test 61.39a6i / 61.107 / 61.109
Practical retake 61.49a2
SFAR 73 PiC
Endorsements required for commercial certificate
Written test 61.123c
Written deficiency 61.39a6iii
Practical test 61.123e / 61.39a6
Endorsements required for an instrument rating
Written test 61.65a4
Written deficiency 61.39a6iii
Practical test 61.65a6 / 61.39a6
Where can a complete list if endorsements be found
AC 61-65 appendix 1
What are the flight instructor responsibilities regarding flight reviews
Flight review required every 24 months
(Robbies
