Ground Training Lesson 5
2.0 Hours Ground
by Philip Greenspun and Kasim Te; revised July 2008
Developed for students at East Coast Aero Club which operated under FAR Part 141 from July 2008 through July 2010.
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Objective
This lesson introcues responsibilities and professionalism,
liability and insurance, and profesional development.
Elements
Instructor Responsibilities and Professionalism
- Aviation Instructor Responsibilities
- Helping Students Learn
- Providing Adequate Instruction
- Standards of Performance
- Emphasizing the Positive
- Flight Instructor Responsibilities
- Evaluating of Student Pilot Ability
- Pilot Supervision
- Practical Test Recommendations
- Flight Instructor Endorsements
- FAA Form 8710-1
- Additional Training and Endorsements
- Flight Reviews
- Instrument Proficiency Checks
- Aircraft Checkout/Transitions
- Pilot Proficiency
- Professionalism
- Sincerity
- Acceptance of the Student
- Personal Appearance and Habits
- Demeanor
- Safety Practices and Accident Prevention
- Proper Language
- Self-Improvement
- Minimizing Student Frustrations
- Additional Responsibilities
Liability and Insurance
- Lawsuits against flight instructors
- Lawsuits from incidents where a CFI was in the aircraft
- Lawsuits from incidents where a CFI had provided prior training (malpractice)
- Insurance
- Homeowner's insurance typically excludes aviation-related activities
- CFI insurance can be obtained through National Association of Flight Instructors (NAFI) or AOPA
Professional Development
- Growth and Development
- The Instructor as a Safety Advocate
- Aviation Safety Counselors
- Continuing Education
- Government
- Educational/Training Institution
- Commercial Organizations
- Industry Organizations
- Sources of Material
- Printed Material
- Electronic Sources
Completion Standards
This lesson will be complete, when by oral examination, the student
displays an understanding of the material presented.
Study Assignments
- Aviation Instructor Handbook -- Chapters 8 and 11
Instructor's Evaluation and Recommendations:
Ground Training Record, Lesson 5
Any deviations from the completion standards should be noted in the previous section.
After completing an item in the Elements section, place a check mark next to that item.
- Student Name:
- Instructor Name/CFI#/expiration:
- Instructor Endorsement:
- Date of Lesson: