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What a CFI Wants You to Know: How to Find The Right Fit

When you decide that you’re ready to learn how to fly, finding the right instructor is crucial.

Flight instructors help us all achieve our dreams of learning to fly. Portland Community College
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Key Takeaways:

  • The article highlights the critical need for an improved system to match flight students with suitable instructors, suggesting a "Match.com"-like platform to avoid costly trial-and-error in training.
  • Beyond technical proficiency, ideal flight instructors possess qualities like integrity, patience, empathy, strong communication skills, and the confidence to admit what they don't know.
  • Students are advised to actively "shop around" for an instructor whose teaching style aligns with their learning needs, as this upfront effort will ultimately lead to more effective and economical flight training.
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If the people who created Match.com are looking for another group of people to create connections between, they should develop a meeting place for potential students and flight instructors.

Michael Wildes

Michael Wildes holds a master’s degree in Logistics & Supply Chain Management, and a bachelor’s degree in Aeronautical Science, both from Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University. Previously, he worked at the university’s flight department as a Flight Check Airman, Assistant Training Manager, and Quality Assurance Mentor. He holds MEI, CFI & CFII ratings. Follow Michael on Twitter @Captainwildes.

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