What A CFI Wants You To Know

Pilot training is a lot easier when a student is working with a CFI who is invested in their success.

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

On a straight-in approach, pilots can miss cues for aircraft configuration changes, such as power reduction and addition of flaps.

Here’s why every pilot should follow established procedures for aircraft engine shutdown.

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.

Learning how to access and interpret weather, calculate aircraft performance, and use a checklist are all part of the process.

Understanding IFR approaches, even before beginning instrument training, can help head off challenges when flying outside a favorite practice area.

Here’s a list of red flags that can undermine the learning process and tips for how to course correct.

Remember that becoming a good flight instructor is a journey, not a destination.

It can be a challenge for novice pilots to determine if progress is being made during training and when it is time to make a change.