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Old 07-10-2005 | 07:28 AM
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ORIGINAL: thejetgod

...and I told my instructor he had the airplane! But... too late! Into the dirt. ...The airplane was totaled...

...I also gave him the airplane in probably THE worst position possible. ...
Sorry about the crash. I was going to join those complaining about your instructor, but the quotes above make me first want to ask, who was holding the radio with the instruction switch? Not that I think you should have been holding it, just wondering.

Instructors should always have the live radio, and should not hesitate to let go of the switch. I find it easy to explain why I took control, but fatigued or nervous students usually have to be asked if they want a rest. Students in trouble shouldn't be asked, the switch should be released. I usually let go of the switch and say "The reason I took control is...." as I'm straightening out the plane.

Good luck on the next planes!

Best wishes,
Dave Olson