What a CFI Wants You to Know

Learning to manage risk appropriately is a critical component to being a flight instructor.

It’s important to always watch your tail for that unexpected airplane engine airflow.

It’s more than altitude and entries when it comes to airport traffic.

I have written far too many stories about fatal accidents that were attributed to an uncommanded loss of engine power.

It’s important to go in well-prepared to thwart the Dunning-Kruger effect.

Verbalizing ‘pitch, power, trim’ is one of the main things to remember.

It’s always best to not get caught out at night or IFR without the proper preparation.

The experience of flying a variety of aircraft is worth more than the hours and offers a host of opportunities.

Learning plateaus are as much a part of becoming a pilot as making mistakes.

Don’t put off until tomorrow what you can learn today.