Task E: Instructor Responsibility And Professionalism

Question 1

Aviation Instructor Responsibilities (SHEMPS)

Answer 1

• Ensuring aviation SAFETY
• Helping students learn
• Emphasize the positive
• Minimize Student Frustrations (MACKBAG)
• Provide adequate instruction
• Standards of performance

Question 2

Minimizing Student Frustrations (MACKBAG)

Answer 2

• Motivate students
• Approach students as individuals
• Criticize constructively
• Keep students informed
• Be consistent
• Admit errors
• Give credit when credit is due

Question 3

Additional Responsibilities of Flight Instructors (PEEP PASS)

Answer 3

• Pilot supervision
• Evaluation of student piloting ability
• Endorsements for flight instruction given
• Practical test endorsements
• Pilot proficiency
• Additional training and endorsements
• See and avoid responsibility
• Student’s pre-solo flight thought process

Question 4

The __________ is responsible for training the applicant to the acceptable standards in every task, maneuver, and procedures in all subject matter areas.

Answer 4

Instructor

Question 5

When should the ACS/PTS be introduced during the training process, according to the Aviation Instructor’s Handbook?

Answer 5

Not until the 3 hours of Practical Test (Checkride) prep

Question 6

Why must an instructor ensure that a student’s physiological needs are met?

Answer 6

Because a student whose physiological needs are not met does not learn well.

Question 7

Professionalism (SADPP)

Answer 7

• Sincerity
• Acceptance of the student
• Demeanor
• Personal appearance/habits
• Proper language

Question 8

How would you know if your student is ready for solo?

Answer 8

When you as the instructor observes the student from preflight to engine start to engine shutdown and the student performs consistently, without need of instructor assistance.

Question 9

Describe your overall responsibility as an instructor regarding endorsements for knowledge tests and practical tests

Answer 9

You as the instructor are responsible for determine that the student is both eligible and ready for the test.

Question 10

Ways that instructors and improve upon their effectiveness and qualifications as instructors (CECIA)

Answer 10

• Continuing education
• Educational/training institutions
• Commercial organizations and companies (ASA, King Schools, etc.)
• Industry organizations
• Affiliations (AOPA, EAA, WINGS)