Task E

Question 1

What are the five main responsibilities of all aviation instructors with regards to the learning process? (HEMPSS)

Answer 1

Help students
Emphasize positives 
Minimize frustration 
Provide adequate instruction 
Standards of performance 
Safety assurance

Question 2

How can an instructor help to minimize student frustrations during training?

Answer 2

(MACK BAG)
Motivation 
Approach vs individuals 
Criticize construction 
Keep informed 
Be consistent 
Admit mistakes/fault 
Give praise

Question 3

What additional responsibilities do flight instructors have (in addition to HEMPSS)?

Answer 3

(PEEP PASS)
Provide instruction 
Endorsements 
Evaluate 
Practice test
Proficiency 
Additional training 
See and avoid 
Student pilot mindset

Question 4

When should the PTS/ACS be introduced during the training process, according to the aviation instructors handbook?

Answer 4

Last 3 hours of training before practical

Question 5

To teach effectively, why must an instructor make sure that a students physiological needs are met?

Answer 5

They must be physiologically secure before they can fulfill the next stage of the pyramid (security)

Question 6

Professionalism can be achieved by practicing certain characteristics when teaching a student. What are some of those characteristics?

Answer 6

(SADPP)
Sincerity 
Acceptable 
Demeanor 
Personal appearance 
Proper language

Question 7

How would you know if a student was ready for solo?

Answer 7

You can fly with them and not do anything while still feeling safe

Question 8

Describe your overall responsibility as an instructor regarding endorsements for knowledge test and practice test?

Answer 8

Make sure they have received all training, corrected all mistakes, passed with proper marks, and are prepared.

Question 9

Name some ways (3) that an instructor can improve upon their effectiveness and qualifications as teachers.

Answer 9

Gain additional ratings, join professional instructor organizations, seek knowledge whenever possible

Question 10

A client you are working with has just flown with you for a flight review, and the overall flight was just terrible. They could not hold altitude or heading, and had trouble landing the aircraft without porpoising. What would be your actions in regard to their flight review sign off? How could you help them in the future to stay current and maybe even proficient?

Answer 10

Not provide them a flight review sign off, offer to give them further training, after sign them up for more lessons and participate in wings program, suggest that they join a flying club, show them the joy of Avaition