What a CFI Wants You to Know Archives | Page 9 of 9

As long as the learner can pass a third-class medical exam, there is no maximum age limit for flight training. [Shutterstock]

Age Is Just a Number When It Comes to Flight Training

With some caveats, there really is no such thing as being ‘too old’ to be a pilot.

Weather is one of the most common reasons to divert.

Is It OK to Divert?

The ability to divert safely, meaning to a suitable airport with acceptable weather and sufficient fuel is a skill you will be demonstrating during your pilot career, both in training and on a check ride.

Using the checklist during the preflight inspection, learning to access and interpret weather, NOTAMs, and determining weight and balance and aircraft performance are vital to mastering flight. [Credit: Shutterstock]

Knowing What’s ‘Normal’ Is a Big Part of Preflight Inspections

The learner pilot–with checklist in hand—should never be afraid to ask questions.

There’s Risk in Failing to Brief Your Passengers Before Flight

Authority and responsibility for the operation and safety of the flight means you’re the one responsible for the passenger safety briefing.

An instructor and a student preflight a Cessna 152 before a lesson. [Credit: Richard Steiger]

The Great CFI Lesson Plan Debate

Is it OK for flight instructors to buy lesson plans? Or should they come up with their own?

Situational Awareness Is Key Inside, Outside the Cockpit

A certified flight instructor offers tips for staying ahead of the aircraft.

Preparing for density altitude when you fly this summer means always crunching the numbers. [Credit: Shutterstock]

Density Altitude: Know Your Enemy

It’s best to crunch the numbers before density altitude crunches you.

Respect the Prop

The situational awareness you are developing as a pilot begins before engine start.

Pilots Must Know and Use Their Rights

Recent high-profile cases underline the importance of knowing the law before an incident happens.