So you’ve started flight training, but it’s just not working the way you expected. You’ve got a sinking feeling that you and your flight instructor just aren’t communicating like you should—or you have a downright distaste for spending any time at all with this person who is serving as a primary mentor in your aviation life.
What if I Don’t Like My Flight Instructor?
Key Takeaways:
- It is common for flight students to be poorly matched with instructors, leading to communication issues, ineffective teaching, or frustration.
- Students should not give up on flight training if they are unhappy with their instructor, but instead actively seek a better match for their learning style.
- Strategies for finding a suitable instructor include committing to a few initial lessons, asking for recommendations from Designated Pilot Examiners (DPEs), checking for Gold Seal or Master CFIs, or consulting the Chief Flight Instructor at their flight school.
- Students are the "consumer" and should feel empowered to communicate their needs or change instructors if necessary to ensure a positive and effective learning experience.
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