@gelford - thank you. One of the greatest challenges as a CFI is tailoring the training to each student. But when you find a good solution to a problem, it is extremely gratifying.
@dochelp1m - very good point. Many certified airplanes are not spin approved and it would be just as foolish to attempt spin training in an aircraft that wasn't as it would be to do spin training with an instructor who isn't well trained and has recently practiced spins. Having said that, I agree with Donald's point.
That's true, Tom. My point wasn't that it should take 60-70 hours. We shouldn't focus on hours at all, I think. We should focus on training good, safe pilots. I believe simulators help us do that effectively. And the use of simulators may reduce the average number of training hours since there are fewer distractions in a sim than in a real airplane.
@Towcub - Peppermint Patty is a 1948 model Cessna 170. She may fool some with her metal wings. The fabric was replaced about 30 years ago and she had about a 20 year hiatus, if I remember correctly from the logbooks, while the owner had medical issues but didn't want to sell. When I bought the airplane, there had only been four previous owners. The airplane is in very good shape and has spent most of its life in a hangar.
@drix - I know this is a late answer, but I just saw your question. I'm not 100% certain, but I think the cause of the engine failure was water in the fuel.
That's true, Tom. My point wasn't that it should take 60-70 hours. We shouldn't focus on hours at all, I think. We should focus on training good, safe pilots. I believe simulators help us do that effectively. And the use of simulators may reduce the average number of training hours since there are fewer distractions in a sim than in a real airplane.
Thanks for your comments!
@Towcub - Peppermint Patty is a 1948 model Cessna 170. She may fool some with her metal wings. The fabric was replaced about 30 years ago and she had about a 20 year hiatus, if I remember correctly from the logbooks, while the owner had medical issues but didn't want to sell. When I bought the airplane, there had only been four previous owners. The airplane is in very good shape and has spent most of its life in a hangar.
@drix - I know this is a late answer, but I just saw your question. I'm not 100% certain, but I think the cause of the engine failure was water in the fuel.