PT-3

Evaluation of demonstrated ability during flight instruction must be based upon

• the progress of the student.

• the instructor's opinion concerning the maneuver(s).

• established standards of performance.

Evaluation of demonstrated ability during flight instruction must be based upon

• the instructor's background and experience relating to student pilots at this stage of training.

• the progress of the student, considering the time and experience attained since beginning training.

• established standards of performance, suitably modified to apply to the student's experience.

In evaluating student demonstrations of piloting ability, it is important for the flight instructor to

• remain silent and observe.

• keep the student informed of progress.

• explain errors in performance immediately.

Before endorsing a student for solo flight, the instructor should require the student to demonstrate consistent ability to perform

• all maneuvers specified in the Student Pilot Guide.

• all of the fundamental maneuvers.

• slow flight, stalls, emergency landings, takeoffs and landings, and go-arounds

The student should be capable of handling problems that might occur, such as traffic pattern congestion, change in active runway, or unexpected crosswinds prior to

• the first solo cross-country flight.

• initial solo.

• being recommended for a Recreational or Private Pilot Certificate.

What are the five main responsibilities of aviation instructors?

• Helping students learn, providing adequate instruction, emphasizing the positive, providing pilot endorsements and ensuring aviation safety.

• Helping students learn, providing adequate instruction, demanding adequate standards of performance, emphasizing the positive and ensuring aviation safety.

• Helping students learn, providing adequate instruction, emphasizing the positive, practical test recommendations and ensuring aviation safety.

The use of standards and measurement against those standards is key to

• Ensuring aviation safety

• Pilot supervision

• Helping students learn

What is one of the best actions an instructor can take to emphasis aviation safety?

• By setting example

• By informing the student of his/her progress as each procedure is completed

• By analyzing the student’s personality, thinking and ability to tailor his teaching technique to the student.

Which would more likely result in students becoming frustrated?

• a) Giving the students meaningless praise

• b) Telling students their work is unsatisfactory with no explanation

• c) An instructor freely admitting mistakes causing lack of trust.

Which statement is true regarding true professionalism as an instructor?

• A single definition of professionalism would encompass all of the qualifications and considerations which must be present.

• Anything less than sincere performance destroys the effectiveness of the professional instructor.

• To achieve professionalism, actions and decisions must be limited to standard patterns and practices.