Flight Instructor Characteristics and Responsibilities Flashcards
What are your responsibilities as an instructor?
HEEPD
Help the student Emphasize the positive Ensure safety Provide adequate instruction Demand adequate performance
What are some of the important characteristics of an instructor?
SAD PASS
Safe
Appearance and Habits
Demeanor - calm, thoughtful, disciplined
Proper Language - use proper terminology, speak clearly
Acceptance - of the student
Sincere - straightforward and honest
Self-Improvement - always learning
What makes a professional instructor?
FEEST
Fully Qualified Exercise Good Judgement Ethical Study and Research Training and Preparation
What are some instructor do’s and don’ts?
Do: Be professional Be sincere Be consistent Approach students as individuals Keep the student informed
Don't: Model bad behavior Say one thing and do another Disrespect the student Set the student up for failure Use profanity
What are some considerations when dealing with student stress?
Some stress is okay, too much gets in the way. Be alert for stress in your student.
Anxiety - the biggest psychological problem for training. Affects the ability to learn and may cause incorrect inputs or freezing. Encouragement and careful explanations can help.
What are some normal stress reactions?
Responding quickly and automatically within the limits of knowledge.
Fight or flight.
Being extremely sensitive to all aspects of surroundings.
What are some abnormal reactions to stress?
I SEEEA
Inappropriate laughing/singing
Severe anger
Extreme self-control
Excessive mood swings
Extreme over-cooperation
Actions that are random, illogical, absent, or inadequate
How should an instructor deal with an abnormal student?
Have other instructor or staff evaluate student
Discuss with assistant chief/chief pilot
Refrain from certifying
Discussion with FSDO or AME
How do we create a positive and efficient learning experience?
PP PET
Plan of action Positive student-instructor relationship Present information effectively Evaluate student learning to measure teaching effectiveness Transfer responsibility to the student
How do you ensure good student relations and minimize frustrations during training?
BAG TAPS
Be accurate and consistent
Admit errors
Give credit for a job well done
Tell student your expectations
Approach students as individuals
Provide a path to improvement
Show progress to boost motivation
What are the instructor’s responsibilities when it comes to student solo flight?
The instructor is the only one who can determine if the student is ready for solo flight.
Before endorsing the student the instructor must require the student to demonstrate consistent performance in all fundamental maneuvers.
Do not allow the student to get by with substandard performance.
Student must have 20 hours dual instruction, SFAR 73 pre-solo endorsement, and awareness training.
What are the instructor’s responsibilities when making an endorsement for a practical test?
The instructor is required to make the applicant thoroughly demonstrate the knowledge and performance skills appropriate for the certificate or rating.
A CFI endorsement verifies this performance and the CFI is held accountable and responsible.
The training must follow the federal regulations and standards. Examiners are depending on CFIs to train to these standards.
What are the private pilot endorsements?
TSA: 49 CFR §1552.3(h)
SFAR 73 awareness training
SFAR 73 solo endorsement: SFAR 73 2(b)3
Solo, student pilot certificate: §61.87(n)1
Solo, logbook: §61.87(n)2
Airport within 25nm: §61.93(b)1
Initial XC, student pilot certificate: §61.93(c)1
Initial XC, logbook: §61.93(c)2(i)
Additional XC: §61.93(c)2(ii)
Solo XC ≤50nm: §61.93(b)2
Solo in class B airspace: §61.95
Solo at class B airport: §61.95(a)
Aeronautical knowledge: §61.35(a) §61.103(d)
Written deficiency: §61.39(a)6(iii)
Training within 2 months and Practical test: §61.39(a)6(i) §61.107 §61.109
Retake: §61.49(a)2
What commercial endorsements are required?
Written
Deficiency
Practical
What instrument endorsements are required?
Written
Deficiency
Practical
