What A CFI Wants You To Know

Flight instructors must provide supportive, structured feedback to help student pilots maintain confidence after challenging experiences. [Credit: Shutterstock]

Take Ownership of Your Training

Commit to always seeking knowledge because learning shouldn’t end after the check ride.

When Your Loved Ones Worry About You

When you are beginning as a GA pilot, loved ones may become very sensitive to aircraft accidents and incidents, especially if they know very little about aviation.

Training in the ‘English Proficient’ World

Teaching communication with multilingual learners requires diligence and attention to various cues.

Flying with someone other than your regular CFI can improve performance.

The Rebound CFI

Sometimes being No. 2 is like being No. 2.

To figure out the best approach for your training, your CFI needs to know a little bit about you. [Credit: Adobe Stock]

You Can Fire Your CFI

The pairing with an instructor is a business relationship. Before considering cutting ties with them, explore why the relationship isn’t working.

Learning Pilotage Can Save Your Life

You can navigate without the GPS—the magenta line should come later.

The R-ATP Comes with Rules

College degrees do not guarantee automatic airline transport pilot certification.

Giving Santa a Flight Review

A CFI recalls the time she had to provide an emergency flight review for the most famous of pilots in order to save Christmas.

Training in Actual IFR Can Be Good for You

There’s no rule that says you must fly in the clouds, but, if you need to, an instrument rating will allow you to do so legally and safely.

Accelerated flight training finish-up programs can be beneficial or a waste of time and money, so do your homework before you commit. [Credit: Stephen Yeates]

How to Avoid Junk Instruction

Your relationship with your flight instructor is key. Here’s how to teach your instructor how to teach you and get the most out of your lesson.