Flight Instructor Characteristics Flashcards
What is professionalism?
GEEQSS
Good judgement Extensive training and preparation Ethical Qualified Study and research Safety minded
Instructor Do’s and Don’ts
DO Be professional at all times Practice safety Continue development Motivate students Give credit when due Criticize constructively
Don't Ridicule performance Profanity Say one thing and do another Disrespect Demand unreasonable goals Set up for failure Correct errors without explanation
Important characteristics of a flight instructor?
ASSS LAD
Acceptance
Safe
Sincere
Self-improvement
Language
Appearance and habits
Demeanor
How to deal with student’s stress?
STRICT
Safe flying is conducive to satisfying, efficient operations; not only to prevent catastrophe
Teach to cope with fears
Reinforce enjoyment of flying
Introduce stress causing maneuvers with care; student knows what to expect
Carefully examine student’s response to stressful situations; response can be normal but also indicative of potentially hazardous abnormalities
Treat fears as normal reaction
Normal reactions to stress
Respond rapidly and exactly within the limits of individuals experience and training, automatic responses
Abnormal reactions to stress
Zero CRAPO
Zero or little response
Changes in mood/emotions Random/illogical laughing, singing Anger Painstaking self-control Over cooperative
How can instructor minimize student’s frustrations?
MAGICAB
Motivate student Approach as individual Give credit when due Inform student Criticize constructively Admit errors Be consistent
