Instructor Responsibility & Professionalism

Question 1

Aviation Instructor Responsibility

Answer 1

HEMPS

Question 2

Aviation Instructor Responsibility - H

Answer 2

Helping Students Learn

• Learning should be an enjoyable experience
  *Use of standards
• Students are happy when they meet those standards

Question 3

Aviation Instructor Responsibility - E

Answer 3

Emphasize the positive

• Instructor conduct and attitude influence the student’s perceptions of aviation
• Instructor must focus on positive aspects of flying to make a student comfortable
• The student must have a positive image of him/herself and aviation to be successful

Question 4

Aviation Instructor Responsibility - M

Answer 4

Minimize Student Frustrations - MACKBAG

Question 5

Minimize Student Frustrations - M

Answer 5

Motivate Students

Question 6

Minimize Student Frustrations - A

Answer 6

Approach students as individuals

Question 7

Minimize Student Frustrations - C

Answer 7

Criticize Constructively

Question 8

Minimize Student Frustrations - K

Answer 8

Keep Students Informed

Question 9

Minimize Student Frustrations - B

Answer 9

Be Consistent

Question 10

Minimize Student Frustrations - A

Answer 10

Admin Error

Question 11

Minimize Student Frustrations - G

Answer 11

Give credit when due

Question 12

Aviation Instructor Responsibility - P

Answer 12

Provide Adequate Instruction

It’s the instructor’s duty to:
* Have a genuine interest in the well-being of each student
* Ensure that adequate instruction is provided

Instruction should be tailored to the individual; no two students are the same

Question 13

Aviation Instructor Responsibility - S

Answer 13

Standards of Performance

• The instructor is responsible for training the applicant to acceptable standards in every task, maneuver, and procedure, and in all subject matter areas.
• Standards allow for the FAA practical test standards (ACS/PTS)
• The PTS/ACS is a testing document, not a teaching document

Question 14

Additional Instructor Responsibilities

Answer 14

PEEP PASS

Question 15

Additional Instructor Responsibilities - P

Answer 15

Pilot Supervision

Question 16

Additional Instructor Responsibilities - E

Answer 16

Evaluation of Student Pilot Ability

Question 17

Additional Instructor Responsibilities - E

Answer 17

Endorsements for flight instruction given

Question 18

Additional Instructor Responsibilities - P

Answer 18

Practical Test Recommendations

Question 19

Additional Instructor Responsibilities - P

Answer 19

Pilot Proficiency

Question 20

Additional Instructor Responsibilities - A

Answer 20

Additional Training & Endorsements

Question 21

Additional Instructor Responsibilities - S

Answer 21

See and Avoid Responsibility

Question 22

Additional Instructor Responsibilities - S

Answer 22

Student’s pre-solo flight thought process

Question 23

Special Emphasis Areas

Answer 23

• Positive aircraft control
  *Positive exchange of flight controls
• Stall and spin awareness
• Collision avoidance
• Wake turbulence, low-level wind turbulence, and shear avoidance
• Runway incursion avoidance
• Controlled Flight into Terrain
• ADM / Risk Management
• Checklist usage
• Spacial disorientation
• Temporary flight restrictions
• Special Use Airspace
• Aviation Security
• Wire Strike avoidance

Question 24

Physiological obstacles for flight students

Answer 24

• Students may react to unfamiliar noises or vibrations, or experience unfamiliar sensations due to g-forces, or uncomfortable feeling in the stomach.

These are real obstacles that can usually be overcome simply by understanding what causes them.

A sick student does not learn well

Question 25

Ensuring student skill sets

Answer 25

* Make sure they have the skills required prior to solo * Make sure they know to ask for help from ATC if needed * Consistent performance without instructor intervention shows mastery of the skill set. * Should be training in the special emphasis areas

Question 26

Professionalism

Answer 26

SADPP

Question 27

Professionalism - S

Answer 27

Sincerity * Be honest and straightforward. Admit your mistakes; find the answer to a question if you don't know it. Students must have confidence in their instructor.

Question 28

Professionalism - A

Answer 28

Acceptance of the Student * Accept students as they are. The students and the instructor are working toward the same goal. Encourage and support them.

Question 29

Professionalism - D

Answer 29

Demeanor * Must have a positive attitude, respect your student, be consistent and kind.

Question 30

Professionalism - P

Answer 30

Professional Appearance and Habits * Dress appropriately, use common courtesy, and be neat and clean

Question 31

Professionalism - P

Answer 31

Proper Language * Avoid profanity; speak positively and descriptively