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Flight School: Fighting Fear

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Key Takeaways:

  • Thoroughly explain the mechanics and purpose of stalls on the ground, acknowledging and addressing student nervousness as a normal reaction.
  • Introduce stall concepts gradually by first using aviation training devices (simulators) to build familiarity, then progressing to slow flight proficiency in the aircraft before demonstrating stalls.
  • Emphasize the aircraft's controllability during a stall and recovery, addressing specific fears like spins with careful explanation and, if appropriate, demonstration in a spin-certified aircraft.
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How can you make a student who is nervous about practicing stalls more comfortable?

Eric Crump is the aviation editor and Part 141 chief instructor for Gleim Publications. He designs, edits and manages training curricula and training programs for Sport Pilot through ATP certification. He is an active CFI with a particular interest in the integration of simulation in GA pilot training. He says:

Pia Bergqvist

Pia Bergqvist joined FLYING in December 2010. A passionate aviator, Pia started flying in 1999 and quickly obtained her single- and multi-engine commercial, instrument and instructor ratings. After a decade of working in general aviation, Pia has accumulated almost 3,000 hours of flight time in nearly 40 different types of aircraft.

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