tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-352377410388410195.post2670851857718101606..comments2024-03-28T17:38:51.301-07:00Comments on Flight To Success: Choosing a Flight Instructor: Part TwoKarlene Petitthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17910702587514001827noreply@blogger.comBlogger8125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-352377410388410195.post-51370836170997274272011-10-23T22:54:04.948-07:002011-10-23T22:54:04.948-07:00Thanks Tom... some habits are hard to break. But, ...Thanks Tom... some habits are hard to break. But, if we can teach me how to find the runway... we'll be good. :)Karlene Petitthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17910702587514001827noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-352377410388410195.post-61964347071075725252011-10-20T21:41:49.188-07:002011-10-20T21:41:49.188-07:00Thanks for the compliments Karlene! When my stude...Thanks for the compliments Karlene! When my students are ready they go, no backing out. They sometimes wonder "Is the lesson done for the day already?" after 3 landings - just to make sure they are ready. I've never had anyone refuse to solo or say they didn't feel ready. They all went, did great, and added a memorable moment to their lives. <br />Sure, I can show you how to fly a Cessna again, just have to break that airline pilot habit of landing fast and flaring at 20 feet, then you are good to go! ;-)<br /><br />TomTomhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00177443374751333878noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-352377410388410195.post-37980639847069939632011-10-20T19:54:04.133-07:002011-10-20T19:54:04.133-07:00Tom, you are the best example of a great instructo...Tom, you are the best example of a great instructor. One doing the job because you love it. You have a passion and you keep current. <br /><br />So... it must be a Renton airport thing springing the surprise on the student. Seriously... there is no time to worry. You just go do it. And, you know when we're ready.<br /><br />Thank you for being a great instructor...and wondering if your ready to teach me how to fly a Cessna again? <br /><br />Thanks for the comment.Karlene Petitthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17910702587514001827noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-352377410388410195.post-14161176749237193212011-10-20T19:48:37.309-07:002011-10-20T19:48:37.309-07:00That comment "how long will your instructor b...That comment "how long will your instructor be around" is a critical one! I've seen so many dump all students and go fly commuter airlines. Then the student has to start with a new CFI, and probably repeat a bunch of stuff just to "CYA" of both the instructor and student. At least that is what I always do (and try to do it as quick as possible in just a few flights).<br />As for solo, I know when the student is ready. I always like to spring it on them as a surprise! Then they don't have time to get all worked up over it. "Full stop, taxi to the tower and give me your log and medical!" I'll usually have pre-printed endorsements ready to quickly stick in the book, sign the medical, and jump out. "Go for it, 3 times around, have fun!" I'll tell them. :-) <br />I'll then take photos of their flight.<br />Checkride readiness is always a tough one, I'll usually tell them to just set a date with the examiner and go do it. That has usually worked.<br />But back to the CFI thing, if you can find one that teaches as a second "fun job" and has been doing it for many years, that's a good one to go with. (I've been doing it for about 16 years, and do it just since it's fun!) No airline goals for me, I just like it. Ok, I admit it also, it's an affordable way to get my aviation fix too. Ha!<br /><br />-TomTomhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00177443374751333878noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-352377410388410195.post-85484983306298127392011-10-20T16:08:16.412-07:002011-10-20T16:08:16.412-07:00Thanks for the comment Captain. I actually thought...Thanks for the comment Captain. I actually thought about this when a young pilot was telling me why the check was continually being delayed. I discovered it was because he told the instructor he didn't feel ready... and the instructor said, "Okay, we'll keep practicing until you do." But there is a point when the instructor... like yourself says, here are the standards. Does the pilot meet them? If yes... time to go for the ride. If not... "You're not going for the ride." <br />Thanks for a great comment.Karlene Petitthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17910702587514001827noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-352377410388410195.post-24175894661544897602011-10-20T16:04:21.222-07:002011-10-20T16:04:21.222-07:00Thank you Anonymous!Thank you Anonymous!Karlene Petitthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17910702587514001827noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-352377410388410195.post-89406438959070491322011-10-20T10:07:18.385-07:002011-10-20T10:07:18.385-07:00I like to think of it as a joint decison. You are ...I like to think of it as a joint decison. You are telling me indirectly you are ready to solo when you consitently complete the targets I set you. You know what these targets are too, I dont keep them a secret as some instructors prefer to do. Should you feel you have reached the standard before I do you need to raise the bar because I aint lowering mine!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-352377410388410195.post-70710583345686621132011-10-20T06:15:42.557-07:002011-10-20T06:15:42.557-07:00Excellent point and welll presented. Thanks!Excellent point and welll presented. Thanks!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com