Prefessional Environment

Question 1

What are the main responsibilities of all aviation instructors with regards to the learning process?

Answer 1

Helping learners learn - make learning interesting and enjoyable.
Providing adequate instruction - analyze learners personality, thinking, and ability.
Demanding appropriate standards of performance.
Emphasizing the positive - the way instructors conduct themselves and the attitudes they display make an impression on the learner.
Ensuring aviation safety - emphasize safety by example.
Minimize Student Frustrations (MACKBAG)

Question 2

What additional responsibilites do all flight instructors have? (MACKBAG)

Answer 2

Pilot supervision
Evaluation of student pilot ability
Endorsements for flight instruction given
Practical test recommendations
Pilot profiency
Additional training and endorsements
See and avoid responsibility
Student Pre solo Flight Process

Answer 3

Motivate learners - They will gain more if they want to learn than if they are forced to learn.
Approach learners as individuals - Each individual has a unique personality.
Criticize constructively - It is important to identify mistakes and failures and explain how to correct them.
Keep learners informed - tell learners what is expected of them and what they can expect in return.
Be consistent - the instructors philosophy and actions must be consistent.
Admit to errors - N one, including learners, expects an instructor to be perfect.
Give credit when due -