Self-Promote (Without Being a Jerk)

With COVID we have a record number of CFIs looking for work. But many CFIs have not learned to “market themselves” since

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New “Checkride Ready!™” On The SAFE App.

Every good DPE wants the applicant for a flight test to be successful. Examiners are all long-time flight instructors and

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Please Be An “Aviation Ambassador!”

As aviation educators, we are not only are the front-line troops that mold all future pilots. We are also the most visible

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Remote CFI – New Opportunities In Aviation

I know what you are thinking. “Will these remote CFI hours count toward my 1500 for the airlines? Not likely, but this

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“Pink Slip” Problems (IFR)

This blog examines common IFR knowledge deficiencies that lead to “pink slips” on check rides – insufficient understanding.

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VFR “Pink Slip” Problems!

Many critical pilot deficiencies uncovered during an FAA “oral evaluations” are also weak areas of knowledge for ALL

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Effective Educator = Learning!

Student progress and learning are primarily determined by the quality of the educator. Though 50% of the variance in educational

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Human Factors: Maintaining Control!

This week’s blog is by Hobie Tomlinson (see bio below). With 40K hours and 9 type ratings, Hobie developed much of what

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Misinformation is Human! (in Flying Too!)

Among all the great lessons of the last few weeks, one should be abundantly clear; we humans eagerly embrace and hold passionately

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New FAA Instructor’s Handbook!

The new FAA Aviation Instructor’s Handbook is finally available this week. A quick first pass reveals reorganization and

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