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IT HAs bEEN my ExpErIENCE THAT THE DIrECT ApprOACH Is THE
bEsT ApprOACH. lIsTEN TO WHAT THE sTuDENT Is TEllINg yOu.
Failure, no matter how small the situation,
cannot be treated lightly. In this case,
unless the student gets a good grasp of the
technique required to land in a crosswind-
and gets his confidence restored-he will
always be terrified of crosswind landings.
As flight instructors it is our responsibility
to recognize when a student's confidence
is undermined, and to restore it to an
acceptable level. We can do this through
communicating openly with our students-
giving them the opportunity to express their
concerns and fears. It allows us to rebuild
their faith and confidence to be a safe and
competent pilot.
There are times when we are at a loss as
how to handle a bruised ego or a confidence
problem. Sometimes we are not given the
opportunity to help, and the student doesn't
come back for another lesson. We certainly
cannot be expected to be psychologists.
We can, however, be more sensitive to the
impact a bad experience has on the future
pilot we have the privilege of developing.
It has been my experience that the direct
approach is the best approach. Listen to
what the student is telling you. Allow time for venting
frustration and fears. Treat the student as you would
like to be treated under the same set of circumstances.
Answer his concerns sincerely. Acknowledge that
mistakes happen and that we need to learn from our
mistakes. A student looks to you, his instructor, for
advice and sometimes, consolation. Give it clearly and
freely, and you'll both succeed.
Patricia Mattison, a retired FAA Inspector with ATP,
CFII, and MEI ratings, has more than 4,000 flight
hours. She is President of Aviation Resource Enterprises,
LLC, in Kila, Montana.
CFI-to-CFI Newsletter - Volume 4, Issue 3
Table of Contents for the Digital Edition of CFI-to-CFI Newsletter - Volume 4, Issue 3
CFI-to-CFI Newsletter - Vol. 4, Issue 3
A Question of the Mind
Safety Quiz: A Day in the Sun
CFI Commentary: To Your Health
CFI Tips: Stall Commandments
ASI Message: It's the Basics
Accident Case Study: In Too Deep
Safety Seminar: Weather Challenge
Safety Spotlight: Caveat Mentor
ASI News: Champion of Public Benefit Flying
CFI Tools: Airspace "On the Go" with e-Flash Cards
Chief's Corner: Focus on What's Important
Did You Know? ASI Safety Presentations at your Command
Pilot Safety Announcement: V.A.C.A.T.I.O.N.
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CFI-to-CFI Newsletter - Volume 4, Issue 3 - 2
CFI-to-CFI Newsletter - Volume 4, Issue 3 - A Question of the Mind
CFI-to-CFI Newsletter - Volume 4, Issue 3 - 4
CFI-to-CFI Newsletter - Volume 4, Issue 3 - 5
CFI-to-CFI Newsletter - Volume 4, Issue 3 - 6
CFI-to-CFI Newsletter - Volume 4, Issue 3 - 7
CFI-to-CFI Newsletter - Volume 4, Issue 3 - 8
CFI-to-CFI Newsletter - Volume 4, Issue 3 - Safety Quiz: A Day in the Sun
CFI-to-CFI Newsletter - Volume 4, Issue 3 - CFI Commentary: To Your Health
CFI-to-CFI Newsletter - Volume 4, Issue 3 - 11
CFI-to-CFI Newsletter - Volume 4, Issue 3 - 12
CFI-to-CFI Newsletter - Volume 4, Issue 3 - 13
CFI-to-CFI Newsletter - Volume 4, Issue 3 - CFI Tips: Stall Commandments
CFI-to-CFI Newsletter - Volume 4, Issue 3 - 15
CFI-to-CFI Newsletter - Volume 4, Issue 3 - 16
CFI-to-CFI Newsletter - Volume 4, Issue 3 - 17
CFI-to-CFI Newsletter - Volume 4, Issue 3 - ASI Message: It's the Basics
CFI-to-CFI Newsletter - Volume 4, Issue 3 - Accident Case Study: In Too Deep
CFI-to-CFI Newsletter - Volume 4, Issue 3 - 20
CFI-to-CFI Newsletter - Volume 4, Issue 3 - Safety Seminar: Weather Challenge
CFI-to-CFI Newsletter - Volume 4, Issue 3 - Safety Spotlight: Caveat Mentor
CFI-to-CFI Newsletter - Volume 4, Issue 3 - 23
CFI-to-CFI Newsletter - Volume 4, Issue 3 - 24
CFI-to-CFI Newsletter - Volume 4, Issue 3 - 25
CFI-to-CFI Newsletter - Volume 4, Issue 3 - ASI News: Champion of Public Benefit Flying
CFI-to-CFI Newsletter - Volume 4, Issue 3 - CFI Tools: Airspace "On the Go" with e-Flash Cards
CFI-to-CFI Newsletter - Volume 4, Issue 3 - Chief's Corner: Focus on What's Important
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CFI-to-CFI Newsletter - Volume 4, Issue 3 - 30
CFI-to-CFI Newsletter - Volume 4, Issue 3 - 31
CFI-to-CFI Newsletter - Volume 4, Issue 3 - Pilot Safety Announcement: V.A.C.A.T.I.O.N.
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