Master Instructors represent less than 1% of instructors, but have been 43% of the National FAA the GA Award winners.
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In search of bad CFIs
The NTSB has asked the FAA to develop a system to automatically alert its inspectors of flight instructors whose student pass rates fall below 80%.
CFI: Can’t Fully Instruct
Certificated flight instructors aren’t always quality flight instructors. The industry wants to change that.
Picture of the Day: Instructing in the age of Rona
Neita Montague submitted this photo and note: “Neita Montague before closing the canopy in the back seat of her ASK 21 for a first flight of for 15-year-old Syd Whisler. Neita will also wear oxygen, her student a mask, and all vents will be open.” Wouldyou like to have your photo featured as Picture of […]
Sometimes we’re wrong
As a rule, human beings do not like to be corrected. Not even when they’re wrong.
Our love-hate relationship with WINGS
Launched in 1996, the WINGS program encourages general aviation pilots to continue training and maintain proficiency — all in an effort to prevent aircraft accidents.
CFI creates one-of-a-kind gifts for her students who solo
Each of the solo mats are custom made for the individual student pilot.
My first flight lesson
Sadly, the saying “time flies when you are having fun” came true, and my first flight lesson had to come to an end
The fix is in for CFIs
The CFI is a support mechanism for an individual who is trying to achieve a dream. A dream that may be difficult to realize for myriad reasons.