CFI/DPE Meeting (SYR)
"Inspiring Professionalism"

Is "1 sm clear of clouds" safe for flight?
Does the ACS "minimum capability" create safety?
What corrects a 70% (pass/fail) pilot performance to "safe?"

The FAA ACS/PTS only specify "minimums" (never define "excellence!")
The professional CFI determines safety/excellence in our aviation system!

18:30, Thurs, Aug 25th, @Millionaire KSYR

Rich Stowell NTSB Testimony!

•The FAA specifies the lowest acceptable standard (Minimum Viable Product) in the ACS/PTS. They do not define mastery or excellence. "Perfection is not the standard!"

•During evaluation, a DPE only “checks” an applicant's skill/knowledge/judgement (and certifies the recommending CFI's instruction) based on the latest FAA standard. The FAA enforces a very clear “No Teaching" mandate for every DPE.
The CFI is the primary “influencer” in aviation.

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•Being a CFI is very different than being a pilot; these are two separate certificates and approaches! (Get used to "flying sideways" and *no* micro-managing!) The "pilot personality" is well-documented and not consistent with effective education.

•There *is* a technique to make amazing pilots - skilled/knowledgable/confident (to explain this fully, ask for that presentation: "Incremental Mastery") Ultimately, the CFI should become superfluous (like parenting?) Our job as CFIs is to get out of the plane one step at a time!

•Effective flight training must be “learner centered.” The person paying the bills deserves your full attention/devotion/compassion.

•The FAA has no continuing education or recognition program for CFI improvement (a FAA Gold Seal is a "one off") Try SAFE's Master Instructor Program.

"CFI Learning" Starts w/Temporary!

"Passing FAA Test" Teaches Bad CFI Habits!
(Incessant chatter and micromanaging)

1/5th Flight Candidates "Unqualified!"

Poor preparation (experience/endorsements) = "No Test!"
We are wasting flight test opportunities.
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CFI/DPE Meeting (SYR) "Inspiring Professionalism"