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The Role of the Instructor
The student pilot's training program depends upon the quality
of the ground and flight training received. An instructor
should possess an understanding of the learning process,
a knowledge of the fundamentals of teaching, and the ability
to communicate effectively with the student pilot. During
the certification process, a flight instructor applicant
is tested on a practical application of these skills in
specific teaching situations. The quality of instruction,
and the knowledge and skills acquired from your flight instructor
will affect your entire flying career whether you plan to
pursue it as a vocation or an avocation.
What Flight Training Requires
A course of instruction should include the ground and flight
training necessary to acquire the knowledge and skills required
to safely and efficiently function as a certificated pilot.
Whether you attend a part 141 or part 61 school or obtain
the services of an individual flight instructor, the specific
knowledge and skill areas for each category and class of
aircraft are outlined in Title 14 of the Code of Federal
Regulations (14 CFR). Refer to 14 CFR part 61, subpart J
for the requirements of a sport pilot certificate.
Refer to 14 CFR part 61, subpart D for the requirements
of a recreational pilot certificate. Refer to 14 CFR part
61, subpart E for the requirements of a private pilot certificate.
Instructor and Student Relationship
The FAA has adopted an operational training concept that
places the full responsibility for student training on the
flight instructor. In this role, the flight instructor assumes
total responsibility for training you to meet the standards
required for certification within an ever-changing operating
environment.
Like anything else in life, the more you educated yourself
and are aware of what is expected of you and others, the
more control you have of your goal's outcome. Research the
avenues open to you. Get impartial opinions of the flight
school and/or instructor you intend to employ.
The flight instructor will provide you guidance, and arrange
for your academic and flight training lessons. These lessons
are presented in a logical manner to achieve desired goals.
After each flight, the flight instructor will review the
day's lesson. This will be the time to clear up any questions.
It is important that misconceptions be clarified while the
subject is still fresh in mind.
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