VictorValencia
Pre-Flight
I've had about 12 hours of instruction as I work towards my Sport
Pilot Certificate (not able to get a medical). I came a to a realization
today that I want to share.
I fly out of Palo Alto which can be ridiculously busy at times. As I gain
experience I want to do more and more. I was getting a bit annoyed
at times because my instructor would just jump in and take care
of the radio work. I wanted more practice so I felt he was taking
an opportunity away from me.
What I realized though is that it's a CFI's responsibility to manage
the student's workload. If he wants me to focus on something important
such as flying a good pattern he might take care of "other stuff" so
that I can focus on what's important for this particular lesson.
I now have more appreciation of what it takes to be a good instructor.
Balancing workload is very important. As things become more
natural for me I can take on more and more responsibility.
I can't wait until I reach the point where I can solo!
Victor
Pilot Certificate (not able to get a medical). I came a to a realization
today that I want to share.
I fly out of Palo Alto which can be ridiculously busy at times. As I gain
experience I want to do more and more. I was getting a bit annoyed
at times because my instructor would just jump in and take care
of the radio work. I wanted more practice so I felt he was taking
an opportunity away from me.
What I realized though is that it's a CFI's responsibility to manage
the student's workload. If he wants me to focus on something important
such as flying a good pattern he might take care of "other stuff" so
that I can focus on what's important for this particular lesson.
I now have more appreciation of what it takes to be a good instructor.
Balancing workload is very important. As things become more
natural for me I can take on more and more responsibility.
I can't wait until I reach the point where I can solo!
Victor