You know how people tend to think flight training is a complex and daunting process? Well, SharpeAero is redefining Canada’s flight training environment by creating training resources focussed on the practical, in-flight aspects of flight training that are simple, focused and concise. This way, student pilots can save time and money during their flight training…
Ethics in Aviation This article on Ethics in Aviation was written by Patrick A. Benton. Patrick A. Benton earned a Bachelor of Science in Aviation Technology and Management and a Master of Science in Manufacturing Administration, both at Western Michigan University, where he is now an Assistant Professor in the School of Aviation Sciences. The…
So, you want to be a flight instructor? The information in this article was written by user Big Pistons Forever from avCanada. We thing it is a good representation of the life of a flight instructor. If you’ve taken our CPL Ground School Course, some of this material may already be familiar as we talk…
What Makes a Good Flight Instructor? A lot of students wonder what makes a good flight instructor. Even as flight instructor candidates begin their training following their commercial pilot license, they tend to reflect on past flight instructors without giving much though as to what they should or could be as professionals. Here is a…
Lesson Plans for PGIs Look in the flight instructor guide and you will see there is no text on how to make lesson plans. Only guidance material saying, include this or do this to satisfy this learning factor. No templates, nothing. Here, we will go through the basic template of a PGI (preparatory ground instruction)…
This topic on in-flight instruction is designed for students who are looking at completing the flight instructor rating. The ground school for the Class 4 Flight instructor rating can begin once the CPL flight test and written exam are completed. To help with the CPL training, we recommend joining our CPL Ground School course here….
What is a TKT? A TKT, or a threshold knowledge test, is a small assessment that Canadian flight instructors are taught to conduct at the beginning of a PGI or ground training lesson. It establishes the students knowledge prior to a briefing and limits the amount of time wasted by a flight instructor. When creating…
