Task E - Instructor Responsibilities and Professionalism

Question 1

How can instructors help students learn?

Answer 1

• instructors should make learning enjoyable, encourages student to remain motivated
• use standards, students feel satisfaction when they meet standards

Question 2

It is the instructors duty to _____

Answer 2

• have a genuine interest in the well-being and success of each student
• ensure they are providing good instruction
• tailor their instruction to each individual

Question 3

Standards of Performance

Answer 3

• it is instructor’s responsibility to train each student to meet the acceptable standards in every task in the ACS/PTS
• ACS/PTS are testing documents, not teaching documents

Question 4

How can you minimize student frustrations?

Answer 4

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Praise in public, criticize in private
Admit errors
Constructive criticism
Keep student informed
Approach student as individual
Give credit when due
Emphasize the positive

Question 5

What are some physiological obstacles for flight students?

Answer 5

• unfamiliar feeling (G-forces, noises, vibrations, etc.)

- a sick student does not learn well

Question 6

Ensuring Student Ability

Answer 6

• it is instructor’s responsibility to ensure student develops proper skills and knowledge to be a safe pilot
• instructor must remain up to date with practices

Question 7

What are the characteristics of a professional?

Answer 7

SAPPD
Sincerity
Acceptance
Personal appearance
Proper language
Demeanor

Question 8

Demonstrated ability

Answer 8

• based on students experience and stage of development

- considers students mastery over the different elements of a maneuver

Question 9

Why is it important to keep the student informed?

Answer 9

• addresses deficiencies and allows student to make corrective actions
• praise accomplishments and milestones (first solo, good ADM, pass checkride)

Question 10

How should you correct student errors?

Answer 10

• do not always immediately take controls from student, allow them to practice getting themselves out of the mistake

Question 11

When preparing endorsements and recommendations for practical tests, it is important to remember _____

Answer 11

• instructor is responsible for student deficiencies
• instructor is attesting that the student was provided the required training
• instructor is responsible for students safety when giving an endorsement

Question 12

Is an instructor required to maintain a record of all endorsements?

Answer 12

• yes, instructor must maintain record of all solo endorsements for 3 years

Question 13

Where can you find information about endorsements, flight reviews, and IPC’s?

Answer 13

• AC 61-65/61-69

Question 14

How can instructors continue their professional development?

Answer 14

• continue education (new rating or license)
• educational institutions (college degree)
• commercial organizations (ASA)
• industry organizations (networking)

Question 15

What are the 5 main responsibilities of aviation instructors?

Answer 15

1. help students learn
2. provide adequate instruction
3. demanding adequate standards of performance
4. emphasize the positive
5. ensure highest level of safety