FOI Task F Techniques of Flight Instruction

Question 1

Techniques of Flight Instruction

Answer 1

Flight instructors are a critical part of the aviation system and must competently pass along standards and
practices that encourage safe flying to encourage safer skies for all pilots.

Question 2

Obstacles in Learning During Flight Instruction (WIPAUA)

Answer 2

Worry or lack of interest
Impatience
Physical discomfort
Apathy - losing interest because of instructor
Unfair treatment
Anxiety

Question 3

Demonstration-Performance Training Delivery (EDSIE)

Answer 3

Explain
Demonstrate
Students Performs
Instructor supervises
Evaluate

Question 4

Positive Exchange of Controls

Answer 4

Use 3-way exchange when giving (or taking) the controls:

i. “You have the flight controls”
ii. “I have the flight controls”
iii. “You have the flight controls”

Question 5

Sterile Cockpit

Answer 5

The idea is to avoid non-essential activities during critical phases of flight (Example Taxing & Landing)

Question 6

Use of Distractions

Answer 6

The FAA encourages instructors to simulate scenarios that could cause the student to be distracted.
- This teaches the student to divide attention

Question 7

Integrated Flight Instruction

Answer 7

The student is taught to perform maneuvers by outside visual and by reference to flight instruments

Question 8

Assessment of Piloting Ability (RCWP)

Answer 8

It’s important to keep a student up to date with their progress by

Review
Collaborative
Written
Performance Based

Question 9

Aeronautical Decision Making (ADM) (DCIE)

Answer 9

A systematic approach to the mental process used by aircraft pilots to consistently determine the best
course of action in response to a given set of circumstances
- Define the problem
- Choose a course of action
- Implement the decision
- Evaluate the outcome