FOI chapter 8: instructor responsibilities & professionalism Flashcards
responsibilities of all aviation instructors (ground & flight)
help learners learn
provide adequate instruction
demand adequate standard of performance
emphasize the positive
ensure aviation safety
helping learners learn (3) MIS
make learning enjoyable and interesting
inform leaner of the objectives
set measurable standards
providing adequate instruction
tailored instruction
instructor development (don’t just imitate your own instructor… seek out other teaching styles and resources)
demanding adequate standards of performance
minimal testing standards
continuously “raising the bar”
ACS/PTS is a testing document, not a teaching document
emphasizing the positive
positive instruction results in positive learning
don’t use fear to teach something new
example: introduce preflight as a way to get to know the airplane and components, instead of “not doing this properly can result in an accident”
minimizing learner frustrations (7) mackeba
motivate learners
keep learners informed
approach learners as individuals
give credit when due
criticize constructively
be consistent
admit errors
ensuring aviation safety
importance of role-models and leading by example
much better to demonstrate safe practices rather than just talk about them
additional responsibilities of flight instructions
evaluation of piloting ability
pilot supervision
practical recommendations & endorsements
pilot proficiency
see & avoid responsibility
learner’s pre-solo flight though process
physiological obstacles for flight learners
unfamiliar environments/noises
G forces
motion sickness
knowing the causes of these negative sensations can help overcome them
ensuring student ability
evaluate skills
assess knowledge areas
solo flight: joint decision, skill/knowledge reqs, limitations on endorsement
endorsement and recommendations
knowledge tests
practical test recommendations
retesting after failure
endorsements
evaluation of student ability
demonstrated ability (based on established standards)
keeping the learner informed
emphasizing safety of flight practices
see and avoid responsibility
proper checklist usage
professionalism…
is an attitude
exists only when a service is performed
is based on study and research
demands a code of conduct/ethics
is achieved only after extended training and preparation
requires the ability to make good judgement decisions and reason logically
characteristics of professional instructors
sincerity
acceptance (warmth)
personal appearance
personal habits
demeanor (outward behaviors)
proper language
