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What a CFI Wants You to Know: How to Find The Right Fit

When you decide that you’re ready to learn how to fly, finding the right instructor is crucial.

Flight instructors help us all achieve our dreams of learning to fly. Portland Community College
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Key Takeaways:

  • The article highlights the critical, yet often overlooked, challenge of students finding suitable flight instructors, proposing a "Match.com" style solution to avoid costly trial-and-error.
  • Effective flight instructors require more than just technical flying skills; they must possess strong communication, empathy, patience, and the humility to admit what they don't know.
  • Students are strongly advised to "shop around" for the right instructor, as finding a good personal and teaching style fit is the most crucial factor for successful and efficient flight training.
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If the people who created Match.com are looking for another group of people to create connections between, they should develop a meeting place for potential students and flight instructors.

Michael Wildes

Michael Wildes holds a master’s degree in Logistics & Supply Chain Management, and a bachelor’s degree in Aeronautical Science, both from Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University. Previously, he worked at the university’s flight department as a Flight Check Airman, Assistant Training Manager, and Quality Assurance Mentor. He holds MEI, CFI & CFII ratings. Follow Michael on Twitter @Captainwildes.

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