Most important parts of instructing...
-Clearly state the objective and standards of each lesson, tell them what is expected
-Test the student for knowledge after each lessons and inform the student of their progress after each lesson
-Stay positive, encouraging and honest
-If the student is having a hard time, it’s is being impatient breakdown the task in smaller goal and keep him informed of his progress, this avoids frustration
-Come prepared for each lesson or the student may become apathetic
-Before each maneuver: show how to use instrument reference as well as outside from the first time on.
-Don’t teach the student landings on their first flight, if it’s their first time they might have develop a negative connotation with the anxiety associated with it
-Break things down into small tasks and clearly state the goal of each task and when they complete it, if they don’t explain how they can achieve it.
-Students learn better in small groups, create ground classes if needed.
when student shows up :
Ask them what kinda weather system we’re having that day
Ask when where a plane is in the pattern based on a scenario
Ask them a LEADOFF question : how does a plane stay in the air ? how does torque affects an airplane ?
first lesson should be using the rudders, feeling the plane and how it behaves based on control inputs.
PPL first lesson : makes sure they understand :
-What the rudder does before any other flight control, it'll create a good habit.
-That they cannot make steep turns while the aircraft is slow
-The importance of not pulling out the mixture control or confusing it with the throttle.
-They have to let go of all controls immediately upon request, practice positive exchange during the first few minutes of flight
-Stay positive
-Look professional
-Praise the student but not all the time or it’s meaningless
-Make timelines and objectives clear
-Be sincere, if they’re not getting something let them know
-let them make mistakes
-Instructor is responsible for online knowledge tests (ask for practice tests scores)
-The student is ready when you don’t need to say much else
-Don’t sign them off until they’ve reached the standard
-Don’t train a student in a plane you’re not proficient in
-Don’t have too much material in the lesson plan to overload the student
-Instructors cannot endorse endorsements they don’t have themselves
-Try to understand why a student wants to become a pilot. it helps you communicate better with them
-Make sure the learner is comfortable in the instructor and the plane.
-Make sure the learner is informed of their progress