Teaching teaches the teacher. Ive got over 4000 hours total time and of that over 3000 hours teaching instruments. In that time, my students have taught me quite a bit and Ive picked up a few tricks on my own. Heres a compendium of helpful little tips and tricks.
**Optimize Radio Communications & Transponder Use:** Proactively check frequencies, use concise language, and manage squawk codes correctly (e.g., waiting for "squawk 1200" after radar service termination) to maintain contact and avoid issues.
**Prioritize Precision and Efficiency in Navigation:** Employ numerical thinking for turns and intercepts, utilize GPS OBS mode and raw data efficiently, and understand autopilot behavior to avoid "automation surprises."
**Cultivate Preparedness and Patience:** Keep emergency gear accessible, perform thorough pre-flight checks, manage pitch and power for stable approaches, and resist the urge to rush, as deliberate actions minimize errors in IFR flight.
Teaching teaches the teacher. I’ve got over 4000 hours total time and of that over 3000 hours teaching instruments. In that time, my students have taught me quite a bit and I’ve picked up a few tricks on my own. Here’s a compendium of helpful little tips and tricks.
On the Radio
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