Bryan's Flying Blog

Expectations

2011-04-18T12:04:00.000-07:00

I would tell my student that I expect them to follow school and departmental policy. I would show them what the policies are, to make sure that they know them. They would be expected to be on time. They would also be expected complete the assignments that they are given and to show up to lessons prepared. They would also be expected ask question and let me know if they are confused about things. I would want them to let me know what I need to improve or what I could do to improve their learning experiene.

They should expect the same out of me. They should expect me to be on time. They should expect me to come prepared for the lesson. They should expect me to keep them informed on their progress and to the best of my ability help them achieve their goals. They can expect me to be honest. If I don't know an answer I will find out the answer for them and not lie.

Student from another instructor

2011-04-06T09:03:00.000-07:00

Folder
First thing that I'm going to look at in their folder is what lessons that they have completed. This will at least give you an general idea of what they know and what the instructor has covered. I would want to look at what ever notes that anyone may have put in the folder or on the specific lessons. This would help me get more of an idea of what areas they were strong in or week in. It would also be good to look at comments on any previous stage check they may have taken.

Previous instructor
I would want to talk to the previous instructor to get more information and clarify information from the folder that I had just looked at. I would want to know what they had covered and not covered. I would also want to know what they thought the student strengths and weaknesses are. ask about the student personality. What type of teaching technique may be best for them. And also if there is anything else usefull they could tell me.

Ask the student
I would want to start by getting to know the student. Asking them their personality and what their interest are. Then I would ask them similar question to what I had asked their previous instructor and read in their file. Would want to judge what they think they have covered vs what it is said in their file. Would want to see if they knew what their weaknesses and strengths are.

Ground Knowledge
I would give them some ground briefings and assignments to asses where they are. I would also ask them some questions. This should be able to provide me with an idea of what level they are on with their ground knowledge.

Landing plateau

2011-03-13T22:20:00.000-07:00

It I am finding that my student is having a hard time getting over a landing plateau there are a couple different things that I would try to help them get over it. I would not just stick with just practice lessons the whole time. I would make sure that they still have some self cofidence in their flying. I would consider having them do some maeuvers that I know that they are good at. Maybe even have them go for a flight for fun or for pleasure. I would make sure they are still enjoying what they are doing.

I would also have them go out on a flight with another instructor. This has helped me out during my training and I think it would be great for anyone. It would provide them with another view on what they are doing. Maybe another person may notice something that you didn't notice or they may even have a technique for teaching leasons that you don't use that would work great for your student. They is no problem with doing this.

If you student is struggling there is no problem with going and talking to your supervisor early on. They are a great resource for you. They have great experience and may be able to help you or your student in aiding them to get over the plateau.

I am not sure exactly how many hours or reviews that I would wait till before I would have that "aviation isn't for you talk". I would make sure that I had worked with people and tried everything possible first. It would be a last resort for me and I hope to never have to do such a thing.

Blog #4 Visualization, Landing, Captains

2011-02-16T06:12:00.000-08:00

Visualization Article

This whole article will be very useful in my teaching. It has shown me the importance of using visualization as a teaching tool to help my student succeed. I will use to technetium to explain to my student the importance of visualization and how to use it. It should their success rate increase and help them get out of situations they me be stuck on.

Mastering the Landing

From this article I will take what it talks about how some instructors maek a series of low approaches just above the runway and minimum controllable airspeed. I like the idea of using this as a tool to help you students transition into landing on their own.

Training future captains

From this article I realized the importance of training pilot who are interested in going to the airlines. How you should be training them to think as a captain and how them must work together. I also understand that there are certain important subjects that are important to emphasize. Some of these subjects are FAR's, weather, radio communication, smooth rides, and use of checklists.

Blog #3 Assessment Article

2011-01-24T12:48:00.000-08:00

What is formative assessment?

Formative assessments refers to measurements and conclusions that are made during the course of a learning program. This method is intended to determine whether or not an existing learning program is functioning satisfactorily or should be modified before it is completed.

What is summative assessments?

Summative assessment refers to measurement made at the end of a learning unit or learning program. It will result in final judgment about the achievement of learners and the effectiveness of learning activities.

Criterion

Criterion referenced assessments are intended to determin whether or not a learner has achieved an objectively set level of competence.

Norm

Norm referensed assessments are usually selected when learners are studying material for which there is no agreement on what a person must know

Self-referenced

Self-referenced assessments are used when the learning goals are personal.

Self-directed learning

People that are self-directed learners take the initiative and the responsibility for what occurs. They are able to manage and asses their own learning activities.

Blog #1 Constructivist vs. Positivist

2011-01-10T06:51:00.000-08:00

Epistemology is the branch of philosophy that seeks to define "knowlege," that seeks to explain what is means "to know" something, that seeks to understand how humans come to "know" things.

Positivist believe knowledge to be a thing. They say it's born of scientific investigation. Certain facts, truths, relationships exist and they can be found if we explore the world. Knowledge constitutes factual and verifiable information. Knowledge and information are the same thing.

Constructivist believe knowledge can be defined as something very different from verifiable facts. When talking about knowledge it is the meaning assigned to facts that matter not just the facts. The facts are inert and meaningless until we attempt to interpret them and make them into a coherent picture. Knowledge is a matter of human interpretations. There is no knowledge with out a knower.

I identify with the Positivist. I believe that facts speak for themselves and don't change due to human interpretation. No matter what people think things will stay the same.

Blog Post #6

2010-10-31T23:35:00.000-07:00

I felt that I learned a lot from this class. Getting a great knolege base is making things a lot easier and saving me a lot of time as I'm starting to work with my instructor. Not only is this saving me time it is saving me money. Going over all of the procedures has made the transition into the airplane a lot easier then I think would have been other wise. I am able to learn things quicker and also able to retain what I am taught.

I do feel that writing my thoughts down in the block was was limited in it's helpfulness, but I think it would have been better if we had gotten more feedback from other students. I guess that students that had got responses did find if more helpful.

I am also very glad we took a day and went out to the airport. This made learning preflight and the components very easy.

I give the class two thumbs up.

Blog Post #5

2010-10-31T23:23:00.000-07:00

Today I will be blogging about my observation flight. I made this flight with Emilee Williams and her instructor David Axenty. The aircraft was N978wc.

This was the first time I had been up in the plane. I had not started any of my multi flights. We were there for the 7am block and lucked out with missing the weather. This flight got me really excited for getting my milti. While flying a multi his it's similarties with what I had done so far it's new parts were getting me very exicted. I was able to get more familiar with the plane before I actualy went up in the plane on a flight myself. I was able to not only familiarize my self with the systems of the plane, but also the procedures. I brought my check list with me and followed along with the two of them while they had their lesson.

This was the first flight the Emilee had been introduced to engine failures. I felt this was also a great chance for me to learn a lot. they were still coving some of the basics and also coving everything when we started working on engine failures. If I had jumped into a latter flight I think I may have had more difficulty following along with what they were doing and would not have been able to learn as much.

It was a very cold morning. I hope that I am able to do some flying in some warmer weather so I can see what the change in temperature can due to density altitude and what it can do to single engine operations.

Even though I was not the one who was flying I was also able to get a feeling for what the flight in the plane. this helped me out a lot on my first flight. I was able to get a better feeling for pattern work at the faster airspeeds. I think this helped me not make overly large patterns at the faster airspeeds of the multi engine planes.

I learned a lot while doing this observation flight and feel it was a great opportunity for me.

Blog Post #4

2010-09-24T22:35:00.000-07:00

There were many factors that lead to this accident in aspen Colorado. The main contributing factor was the pressure that was put on the flight crew to get the flight in and not have to go to their alternate airport. It was made very clear by "the boss" that they needed to get the plane on the ground. Even though they were running late and it was going to be very close to not making it before the night, they still chose to go anyways.

As they got closer into the airport there was a error chain. They let the passenger into cockpit and then proceed to make a chain of errors as they made there way into the airport. Many of these errors should have been avoided and they should have just gone around. Especially after multiple planes went missed on the approach before them.

They should have not let themselves be pressured into trying that landing. They should have not even attempted the approach or at least went missed. They should have not let the passenger in the cockpit. That just added to thing and made the pressure worse.

Even if my job was on the line I would do what is safe. It is not worth risking my life to keep a job.....

Blog Post #3

2010-09-20T22:02:00.000-07:00

The main tip that I gained from reading this article on single pilot IFR is the importance of preparation and pratice. I will want to make sure that I'm well prepared with quality equipment before I go on any flight. Even if I don't plan on going on any SPIFR flights I will plan on practicing multi-tasking and seeing my priorties. I will make sure to stay as proficient as posible by practicing fight on a regular basis, even if in an simulator. I will also continue to ask experience pilot of their adivise in these types of operations.

Right no there is no way that I would consider flying Single Pilot IFR operations. My proficiency level is way too low right now. I would be way too much of a risk trying to do these operations. I will get a lot more experience, practice, and advice before I consider it.

Blog Post #2

2010-09-08T22:24:00.000-07:00

When a circuit breaker is bypassed and is unable to be tripped you most likely have a short circuit. The electricity can find a different path to take and will not be protected by a breaker. This can cause huge amounts of current to be pulled through the wire causing a risk for fire.

The recommendations made in the article are very similar to our electrical fire checklist. Both our checklist and the article say to immediately turn off the master and then turn off all other electrical components. They both also say to use the fire extinguisher if needed and to land as soon as possible. You should also only try trouble shooting the if conditions permit and for essential equipment only. The article say that some aircraft you should open you vents and other you should not. It say to consult you own emergency check list. Our list say do not open.

I am going to be prepared for next time that I have an electrical fire. I will be familiar with the check list and have them memorized. I will be careful for the subtle signs that may be showing. In the event that the fire does occur I will use my checklists and stay calm while flying the aircraft. I will also notify atc when available and use all resources that are available to me.

Blog Post #1 (Expectations)

2010-08-29T15:44:00.000-07:00

Although I have had forums on angle for classes this is the first time I have used a blog. It will be great having people be able to read my posts and provide feed back on my idea. It will also be very helpful for me to be able to read other class members posts. I will be able to get ideas that I may have otherwise not thought of.

My main expectations for the class is to be able to learn the knowledge that I need to be able to pass future tests that I have on Mufti Engine aircraft. This knowledge will not only help me with written and oral examinations, but will also help me transition into flying. I'm also hoping to have an interesting time and learn lots of interesting information.

Test Test Test

2010-08-25T17:54:00.001-07:00

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