Task Foxtrot

What are the responsibilities of an aviation instructor?

HEEPD.

Help students learn. Enjoyable and engaged

Ensure aviation safety

Emphasize the positive. Be a role model and encouragement

Provide adequate instruction

Demand adequate performance

Define professionalism

FEEGS.

Fully qualified as a pilot

Extensive training

Ethical

Good judgement

Study and research

Five do’s of an instructor

PACKS

Professional at all times

Approach each student as an individual

Criticize constructively

Keep student informed

Sincerity

Five dont’s of an instructor

PISSD

Profane language

Inappropriate behavior

Say one thing and do another

Set student up for failure

Disrespect the student

What are the important personal characteristics a flight instructor should possess?

ASSPADS

Acceptance of student

Sincerity

Safety and accident prevention

Proper language

Appearance and habits

Demeanor

Self-improvement

What are considerations when dealing with student stress?

SI- Anxiety

Stress curve

Identify stress

Anxiety

What are normal reactions to stress?

Fight/flight

Rapid thinking and acting

Rapid and exact response within limits of training

Extreme sensitivity to surroundings

What are abnormal reactions to stress?

RIMS

Random actions

Inappropriate reactions

Mood changes

Severe anger

What are instructors responsibility when dealing with seriously abnormal students?

Refrain from certifying student for solo. Arrange for evaluation by other instructor. Discuss with chiefs. Contact AME or FSDO

How can an instructor provide a more positive and effective learning experience?

DC PET

Devise a plan of action

Create a positive relationship

Provide information effectively

Evaluate progress as a measure of your instruction

Transfer responsibility to student

How can an instructor minimize student frustration?

MIC CAGE

Motivated

Informed

Consistent

Criticize constructively

Approach as an individual

Give credit when due

Errors

Describe the instructor responsibility with regards to student pilot supervision?

Demand adequate performance. Ensure correct habits. Know your student well. Set limitations when endorsing for solo.

What is the flight instructors responsibilities when recommending a student for a practical test?

Train to and ensure student meets PTS standards consistently. Ensure your student holds the required endorsements

How does an instructor know what endorsements to give to a student?

AC - 61 - 65

What is the instructors responsibility when conducting a flight review?

1 hr ground 1 hr flight

24/12 months

log the flight (FAA currency program)

Assess skill and knowledge

Establish objectives appropriate to certificate and rating

Advise the pilot of progress

How long should a flight review be and what should it contain?

1 hr ground 1 hr flight. Establish objectives appropriate to certificate and rating

Where can an instructor find a guideline for flight reviews?

AC - 61 - 98A, Appendix 1