What A CFI Wants You To Know

Gain mastery of controls and circuit breakers on the ground before in-flight emergencies.

Knowing how and when to commence he maneuver is like an art form.

Those who knowingly break the rules bring about hard choices for instructors to face.

Here are some tips on navigating similar call signs, talking to ATC, and getting help when you’re lost.

Complacency, inadequate instruction, and the two-fisted technique can become real issues.

Visual confirmation in flight planning plays a critical role when automated systems are ‘creatively optimistic.’

Consistent study and readiness are the keys to overcoming the pre-solo plateau.

Flight simulators like MSFS and X-Plane can be powerful and structured tools for aviation education.

Tips for student pilots and CFIs on being prepared to fly every aircraft available.

AC 61-146 notes performance-based aircraft limits, instructor qualification changes, and training boom potential.