Several weeks ago I posted a few questions/concerns I had about the CFI ride. A few of you asked me to post the results, so the subject says it all! What a relief to have that done and out of the way.
There was one point in the oral I thought I was done. Without going too in-depth, it was an aerodynamics question. I did a lot of backpeddaling, but fortunately the examiner told me I could regroup and explain and demonstrate it in the air.
Everything else went fine, except for the final landing was interesting. We were on a left base for the runway and had just got cleared to land. I confirmed the clearance but then all at once the radios and GPS went dead. My initial thought was that the examiner was doing something-- until she looked as bewildered as I did.
Luckily we had gotten our clearance already, otherwise it would have been a lot more fun-- waiting for the light gun signals. We sqwauked 7600 but right before we landed everything came back on.
There was one point in the oral I thought I was done. Without going too in-depth, it was an aerodynamics question. I did a lot of backpeddaling, but fortunately the examiner told me I could regroup and explain and demonstrate it in the air.
Everything else went fine, except for the final landing was interesting. We were on a left base for the runway and had just got cleared to land. I confirmed the clearance but then all at once the radios and GPS went dead. My initial thought was that the examiner was doing something-- until she looked as bewildered as I did.
Luckily we had gotten our clearance already, otherwise it would have been a lot more fun-- waiting for the light gun signals. We sqwauked 7600 but right before we landed everything came back on.
Now you've got that weight off your shoulders and can relax. Have fun with your students and enjoy your time as a teacher. I can guarantee that you will learn more than your students will...I know I did! Just keep this in mind, do your homework, be prepared for your lessons. Remember, the law of primacy is very difficult to break...teach them right the first time (and if you don't know the answer, find out and get back to them...noone knows everything). Your first student will probably be the toughest b/c you won't want to screw up anything and you will still be trying to find your personal teaching style. Each student after the first gets easier b/c you have more experience. Enjoy your journey as an instructor, it's one of the most rewarding experience you can have as a pilot.
