FOIs: Instructor Responsibilities and Professionalism

Question 1

Aviation Instructor Responsibilities

Answer 1

HEMPSS

Helping students learn
Emphasizing the positive
Minimizing student frustrations
Provide adequate instruction
Standards of performance
Safety

Question 2

Minimizing Student Frustrations

Answer 2

MACK BAG

Motivate students
Admit errors
Criticize constructively
Keeps students informed

Be consistent
Approach students as individuals
Give credit when due

Question 3

Flight Instructor Responsibilities

Answer 3

PEEP PASS

Pilot supervision
Evaluation of student ability
Endorsements for flight instruction
Practical test recommendations

Pilot proficiency
Additional endorsements
See and avoid responsibility
Student’s pre-solo flight thought process

Question 4

Professionalism

Answer 4

SAD PP

Sincerity
Acceptance of students
Demeanor

Personal appearance
Proper language

Question 5

Evaluation of Student Ability

Answer 5

DKC

Demonstrated ability
Keeping the student informed
Correction of student errors

Question 6

Aviation Instructors and Exams

Answer 6

KP

Knowledge test
Practical test

Question 7

Professional Development

Answer 7

GECI

Government (FAA)
Educational/training institutions
Commercial organizations
Industry organizations