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Old 03-06-2006 | 09:58 PM
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red head
 
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Default RE: Need advice from Instructors

Alot of good advice !! I'll add a couple things I do but most of it is really covered. The first flight I sort of let the student try it their way, after that I set the pattern I want them to fly and DEMONSTRATE it for them. After a few flights when I feel they are doing pretty good I give them a flight to just do what ever they want ( at alltitude ), it can get hairy sometimes but they enjoy it and it keeps me on my toes.
I talk to the student a lot, explain what we are doing and why, we have our quiet times also. When we start Takeoffs and landings I make it a point to use the same words for the things I want them to do, Example: when landing I always use the words ADD a click or PULL a click in regards to throttle management. By doing that they get used to hearing ADD and it's automatic to ADD at least one click of throttle etc.
I also explain the flair and say that I will say FLAIR on the first couple landing to help them know where to flair.
One last point: DON'T take any crap from a student, they didn't know how to fly, that's why they came to you and want to use your time. If you think they are a bit out of step, stop and explain that they need to listen to you so you can do your best for them or find another Instructor. Hard but sometimes needed for both of you. ENJOY !!! RED