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    Tales of a Rusty Pilot

    Congratulations! I just finished my Flight Review and Tail Wheel Endorsement--took me 20 hours of dual after 36 years not flying. The Flight Review part (using Wings Program) was quite fun and not too hard. Mastering the rudder controls for the tail wheel (in a varying crosswind) doing both...
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    Tales of a Rusty Pilot

    For example...I have always flown with the concept of risk management as paramount. I intentionally turn a little early on base to final..lower bank angle required..less chance to stall or skid. Two CFI's insisted on sharp turns there. Claimed my pattern was too egg shaped. I start my round...
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    Tales of a Rusty Pilot

    No doubt. Conscientious instructors always feel they have a "stake" in a "student's" future. Rusty pilot "training" should emphasize issues that are critical for safety..Don't stall, go around if the approach is wrong, sight picture for glide, round out and flare..and when they apply, how to...
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    Tales of a Rusty Pilot

    The quote below from a CFI sums it up.. "You have to remember once someone is signed off for a flight review, it is our problem for the next two years." I see nothing in FAA regulations or litigation precedent that holds a CFI responsible for a pilot's future performance..for two years. A...
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    Tales of a Rusty Pilot

    Many Rusty Pilots can get discouraged by the fact that the required "Flight Review" is subject to arbitrary discretion of the CFI. "For a satisfactory flight review, the pilot should be able to perform all maneuvers in accordance with the Practical Test Standards (PTS) for the pilot certificate...
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    Tales of a Rusty Pilot

    I think it is important to remember that once you are a Private Pilot...you are always a Private Pilot..the FAA does not declare your license invalid making you a Student Pilot again. You are required to have CFI provide a "refresher" course (Flight Review) and maybe a tailwheel endorsement...
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    Tales of a Rusty Pilot

    Here is an interesting take on CFI's: There is a wide range of personalities and agenda's. Some forget the I in CFI is "instructor" and act more like an examiner. Some, as they are paid hourly have an incentive to convince you need "many hours" of "help". They will show you how great a pilot...
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    Tales of a Rusty Pilot

    Here is an interesting take on CFI's. There is a wide range of personalities and agenda's. Some forget the I in CFI is "instructor" and act more like an examiner. Some, as they are paid hourly have an incentive to convince you need "many hours" of "help". Some are truly dedicated to helping...
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    Tales of a Rusty Pilot

    No, not really...starting over or starting late in life is always difficult because people often assume that you are somehow potentially handicapped. Bringing back someone from a long time off requires a different mindset than teaching a rookie. I am sure that I will be a much better pilot than...
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    Tales of a Rusty Pilot

    My return after many years has been frustrating. Like you I was a very good pilot. Most people don't forget what to do, they just need practice and constructive coaching to execute. It is really easy for a CFI to unintentionally destroy confidence and create discouragement. Building confidence...
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