What A CFI Wants You To Know

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.

Being ready for anything takes practice.

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

The challenge of getting quality multiengine time is a theme throughout the development of a professional pilot’s career.

The challenge of sending and receiving the message takes on extra importance for training flights.

Having passengers in the back seat gives the learner an opportunity to practice and apply weight-and-balance calculations.

Although it is a common atmospheric phenomenon, there’s a reason that fog demands a pilot’s complete respect.

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.

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