What a CFI Wants You to Know

Thought of losing radio contact can be a frightening experience for some pilots.

Sometimes a pilot’s best decision is to stay on the ground.

Aircraft tires take a beating at a flight school, so it’s important for a student pilot to know what is normal and what is not.

There’s no shortcut that is worth risking a dinged propeller or any other airplane damage.

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.