Previously published in the FAA Pilot Examiner Quarterly (shared by permission) Here is a unfortunate story of a “Rusty CFI” (not current teaching though probably very current in his biz jet). DPEs see cases like this too often- where the well-meaning CFI was not up to speed. New CFIs need mentoring, non-current CFIs need refreshing … Continue reading “CFIs Are Not All Equal: CFI-PRO™!”
As a CFI, you are a recognized authority in the aviation community. Superior knowledge and familiarity with the regulations is essential for conducting the job of flight educator. For regs. I highly recommend the ASA digital version ($10 for life and you can search digitally, memo etc). Beyond the regs. are the FAA Legal Interpretations … Continue reading “CFI Legal Interpretations 101”
Aviation educators are regarded as the local authorities in the aviation community. Superior knowledge and familiarity with the regulations are essential for conducting the job of flight educator in a professional manner. For example, 61.57(c)(1)(i) specifies that an instrument-rated pilot must conduct (and log) a minimum of six IAPs every 6 months in order to … Continue reading “FAA Legal Interpretations “Starter Kit””
Here are 10 essential ideas CFIs need to embrace to acquire the important skills and grow *after* they pass their initial CFI FAA evaluation. These tips represent the real-life “on the job” reality we teach in SAFE CFI-PRO™ live seminars. In a recent blog I emphasized that the FAA CFI temporary is – like all … Continue reading “10 Great Tools for New CFIs!”
Airplane Flying Handbook Maneuvers and procedures for all phases of flight training. Pilot’s Handbook of Aeronautical Knowledge Ground school knowledge for Private Pilot and Commercial Pilot certificates. Risk Management Handbook Information and procedures on how to manage risk in an aircraft. Airmen Certification Standards This tells you everything you need to learn and know for … Continue reading “Student Pilot Resources”
Our culture promotes the pervasive myth that teaching and learning are natural human activities we are born with. This erroneous theory further asserts that very little improvement in these skills is necessary or even possible; that teaching and learning (parenting) are innate. While the idea of “natural skills” might be valid for a few basic … Continue reading “The Best Educators are “Lifelong Learners!””
Our culture promotes the pervasive myth that teaching and learning are natural human activities we are born with. This theory further asserts that very little improvement in these skills is necessary or even possible; that teaching and learning (parenting) are innate or good enough. While the idea of “natural skills” might be true regarding basic … Continue reading “The Best Educators are “Lifelong Learners!””
We have to be honest here, a brand-new CFI with perhaps 5 hours of real solo and maybe 250 hours total time (in only 2 or 3 aircraft) is not an impressive aviator or trusted educator. This is an opportunity for growth! These are the people who are teaching all our future pilots. Currently, 2/3rds … Continue reading “Five Steps for a New CFI; “Good to Great””
Experienced aviation educators know that many of the techniques taught to initial CFI applicants to pass the FAA practical test are actually harmful to real education. Every effective flight school has historically had techniques to “break in and transform” new academy-trained CFIs so they are “effective educators.” In my 25 years running a 141 flight … Continue reading ““Showtime” for SAFE CFI-PRO™”
If you are a new CFI, congratulations and welcome to the challenge of aviation education. If you know someone that just qualified, please share this article with that person since their learning is just starting. Enjoy the aura of accomplishment and the social media adulation for a week or two. But it is critically important … Continue reading “Real CFI Learning *Begins* With Temporary!”
