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CFIcast #008 - CFIs on Flight reviews, check rides, and IPCs - CFIs on Pilot Examiners - Aviation Podcast - 2007.07.19
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The CFIcast #8 CFI panel:
- Your host: Rick Durden, CFI, Aviation lawyer and author of "The Pilot's Lounge" column on AvWeb.com and articles for AOPA Pilot and Aviation Safety, from Grand Rapids, Michigan
- Tony Condon, CFI, student and glider pilot & instructor from Ames, Iowa
- Ron Levy, CFI, a Professional Instrument Courses - P.I.C 10 day course instructor from Maryland
- Dr. Judy Parrish-Jones, Ph.D., CFI professor of Geological Sciences and former Dean of Sciences at the University of Idaho in Moscow, Idaho
Topics discussed by CFIcast Certified Flight Instructor panel:
- CFIs on what to expect on a flight review
- FAA Advisory Circular 61.98A
- How CFIs evaluate a pilot
- Make the review match the kind of flying the pilot does
- Evaluate the pilot's knowledge of new issues on regulations like stadium TFRs
- Ask the pilot what they would like to review
- How long does a flight review take?
- Do a pre-review interview
- Common problem areas that should be covered
- Maintaining control on landing
- Landings and takeoffs on short, narrow, and/or grass fields
- Using too much runway
- Even flying straight and level
- How many flight reviews end in one session?
- How do pilots evaluate their own competence?
- Pilots who try to intimidate the CFI
- The instrument Practical Test Standards
- Ron: The flight review is a training event. The IPC is a check ride.
- Tony: Crank up the stress on the IPC
- Rick: The FAA regulations are only the minimum standards. Should we have tougher standards?
- FAA FAR 61.57 on the Instrument Proficiency Check
- CFIs get to know the DPEs
- Does the CFI talk to DPE before the checkride?
- Pick a DPE that is nearby?
- Should the CFI brief the student on what the DPE asks?
- CFIs sharing DPE evaluations
- DPEs who don't do checkrides "by the book"
- The CFI keeping tabs on the applicant's practical test
- "Maverick" DPEs -Are there active DPEs who should be disciplined?
- Should the CFI be concerned if the DPE doesn't seem to cover everything?
Theme Song: "Learn to Fly" by Josh Woodward Song: "Flying Away" by Empyrion from the State of Washington Music on the CFIcast is from the Podshow Podsafe Music Network. Check it out at http://music.podshow.com
Copyright © 2007, 2008 The Pilotcast133 episodes
Archived series ("Inactive feed" status)
When? This feed was archived on August 07, 2019 01:30 (). Last successful fetch was on June 17, 2019 13:18 ()
Why? Inactive feed status. Our servers were unable to retrieve a valid podcast feed for a sustained period.
What now? You might be able to find a more up-to-date version using the search function. This series will no longer be checked for updates. If you believe this to be in error, please check if the publisher's feed link below is valid and contact support to request the feed be restored or if you have any other concerns about this.
Manage episode 246270 series 4331
The CFIcast #8 CFI panel:
- Your host: Rick Durden, CFI, Aviation lawyer and author of "The Pilot's Lounge" column on AvWeb.com and articles for AOPA Pilot and Aviation Safety, from Grand Rapids, Michigan
- Tony Condon, CFI, student and glider pilot & instructor from Ames, Iowa
- Ron Levy, CFI, a Professional Instrument Courses - P.I.C 10 day course instructor from Maryland
- Dr. Judy Parrish-Jones, Ph.D., CFI professor of Geological Sciences and former Dean of Sciences at the University of Idaho in Moscow, Idaho
Topics discussed by CFIcast Certified Flight Instructor panel:
- CFIs on what to expect on a flight review
- FAA Advisory Circular 61.98A
- How CFIs evaluate a pilot
- Make the review match the kind of flying the pilot does
- Evaluate the pilot's knowledge of new issues on regulations like stadium TFRs
- Ask the pilot what they would like to review
- How long does a flight review take?
- Do a pre-review interview
- Common problem areas that should be covered
- Maintaining control on landing
- Landings and takeoffs on short, narrow, and/or grass fields
- Using too much runway
- Even flying straight and level
- How many flight reviews end in one session?
- How do pilots evaluate their own competence?
- Pilots who try to intimidate the CFI
- The instrument Practical Test Standards
- Ron: The flight review is a training event. The IPC is a check ride.
- Tony: Crank up the stress on the IPC
- Rick: The FAA regulations are only the minimum standards. Should we have tougher standards?
- FAA FAR 61.57 on the Instrument Proficiency Check
- CFIs get to know the DPEs
- Does the CFI talk to DPE before the checkride?
- Pick a DPE that is nearby?
- Should the CFI brief the student on what the DPE asks?
- CFIs sharing DPE evaluations
- DPEs who don't do checkrides "by the book"
- The CFI keeping tabs on the applicant's practical test
- "Maverick" DPEs -Are there active DPEs who should be disciplined?
- Should the CFI be concerned if the DPE doesn't seem to cover everything?
Theme Song: "Learn to Fly" by Josh Woodward Song: "Flying Away" by Empyrion from the State of Washington Music on the CFIcast is from the Podshow Podsafe Music Network. Check it out at http://music.podshow.com
Copyright © 2007, 2008 The Pilotcast133 episodes
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