FI.I.EFAA-S-ACS-25 · Nov 2023
Elements of Effective Teaching in a Professional Environment
To determine the applicant understands effects of instructor behavior on effective teaching, can apply that knowledge, manage associated risks, demonstrate appropriate skills, and provide effective instruction.
Bottom line
To summarize in brief, instructors help learners meet and exceed established standards. The flight instructor assumes total responsibility for training an individual to meet the standards required for certification within an ever-changing operating environment. The instructor, either pilot or aircraft maintenance technician, needs to be a professional.
FAA references
- AIH ch. 8 (p. 8-1) — FAA-H-8083-9B
- PHAK ch. 1 (p. 1-19) — FAA-H-8083-25C (2023)
- AIH ch. 8 (p. 8-7) — FAA-H-8083-9B
Knowledge
- FI.I.E.K1: Aviation instructor responsibilities, including:
- FI.I.E.K1a: a. Helping learners
- FI.I.E.K1b: b. Providing adequate instruction
- FI.I.E.K1c: c. Training to established standards of performance
- FI.I.E.K1d: d. Emphasizing the positive
- FI.I.E.K1e: e. Minimizing learner frustrations
- FI.I.E.K2: Flight instructor responsibilities, including supervision and surveillance during training.
- FI.I.E.K3: Flight instructor qualifications and professionalism.
- FI.I.E.K4: Professional development.
- FI.I.E.K5: Instructor ethics and conduct.
Risk management
Skills
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