Aviation instructor responsibilities
As flight instructors we must always emphasize this
The positive
As instructors we must continually "raise the _____"
Bar
Exercising common courtesy and personal hygiene.
Personal appearance and hygiene
A negative sensation /factor that can be an obstacle for flight learners
G forces/fear of small aircraft/strange noises/ motion sickness
The instructor admitting to these when they make them is a great way to earn respect and trust from the learner
Students learn best when they are aware of these (when the commit them)
Errors
Unfamiliar noises, unfamiliar sensations
Physiological obstacles
A professional instructor speaking normally, without inhibitions, and positively is a form of this
Proper language
Negative sensation can often be overcome by this
understanding
Providing and ample reward/praise to a student for an accomplishment is a way of giving this
Give credit when due
Ensuring the student has a positive image of aviation is a way to do this
Flight supervision and surveillance does not stop here
Solo
showing a facade or pretentiousness by the instructor is a lack of this
Sincerity
instructors have a responsibility to exhibit guidance and ______ in regards to solo operations
restraint
remembering each learner has a unique personality is a way to ensure we do this
Approach learners as individuals
The instructor having a solid understanding of the ACS/PTS is a way to ensure that there is this...
Standards of performance
Integrating risk management and safety throughout instruction given is a way to do this
Ensuring the learner skill set
Having this helps keep the learner at ease
a positive demenanor
instructors should be providing instruction for each item in the ACS including these
Special emphasis areas
Instructors philosophies and actions need to be ______
Consistent
Keeping learning enjoyable and interesting while using standards.
instructors being responsible for ensuring consistency and accuracy when preparing a student for a solo flight
The highest form of responsibility
instructors should maintain familiarity with these training techniques and requirements by doing these things
Review periodicals and publications, contact with DPE's and FAA personnel, and participate in flight instructor/pilot clinics.
Pilot proficiency programs, Gold seal, FAA seminars/WINGS program
The general topic of motivating learners properly is a way to ensure you minimize this
Learner frustrations