CFIcast #005 - First flights. Signing solos. Training in winter. - 2007.03.08 - Certified Flight Instructor Aviation Podcast

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DATE : Mon, 7 Jan 2008 05:30:00 GMT
Entered in Database : 2008-01-07 05:30:00
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CFIcast #5 - First flights. Signing off solos. Keeping interest in flight training over winter. Enjoy listening and learning as you eavesdrop on the Hangar Flying conversation with Certified Flight Instructors! The CFIcast #5 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 Dr. Bruce Chien, M.D., CFI, Senior Aviation Medical Examiner from Central Illinois, host of the The AMECast 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   Topics discussed by CFIcast Certified Flight Instructor panel: What should be the first lesson for a new student. Evaluating a new student<./li> What is a good first flight for a new student? What if the student's first visit to the FBO is a bad experience? What percentage of discovery flight students come back for lessons? When the student expects to solo Those who think they should solo in x number of hours When do you release a student for solo? What solo sign-offs make the CFI nervous? How to sign off and track a student on a solo cross country Evaluating a new-to-you student who is well along in training How do you keep students interested in flight training during the winter? Sharing the experiences during the winter Recorded Thursday, March 8, 2007 - 00:59:57 - 27.5MB Theme Song: "Learn to Fly" by Josh Woodward Music on the CFIcast is from the Podshow Podsafe Music Network. Check it out at http://music.podshow.com Copyright  2007,2008 The Pilotcast

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