1. The National FAA Safety Team Presents
FY 2017 CFI Forum 4th Quarter Issues & Best Practices
Tampa FL. CFI’s
Dennis H. Whitley
8/14/2017
2017/2/ (I) PP Original Author: John Steuernagle; POC: Kevin CloverAFS-850 Operations Lead Office revised by Rev - Original
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2. Welcome Exits Restrooms Emergency Evacuation Breaks
Sponsor Acknowledgment
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Other information
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3. Overview CFIs in the 21st Century Instructional Challenges CFI Forum
A formula for success
In-depth discussion of 5 issues
In this presentation we’ll talk a little bit about our roles and instructional challenges in the 21st century. We’ll describe how the CFI Forum is a formula for success. But the bulk of this session will be spent in an in-depth discussion of current issues that are central to the aviation community we serve.
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4. CFIs in the 21st century CFIs – the most effective safety resource
Technological explosion
New airframes
New avionics
New flight management hardware & software
Paperless cockpits
No one would argue with the statement that CFIs are the most effective and profound influence on General Aviation safety today. We all accept the challenge of molding aviation neophytes into competent, compliant, and safe aviators. Flight instructors have been doing this for more than a hundred years now and we’re not going to be replaced by automation any time soon. (Click)
We’ve always rolled with the times; adapting to new technologies and flight environments and we’re currently witnessing an explosion of new technology. No we’re not talking about lithium polymer batteries although they do power most if not all of our hand held devices. (Click)
Traditional aircraft manufacturers are still producing familiar products but there are dozens of new airframes on the market and we’ll be called upon to instruct in them. (Click)
And for every new airframe there are several new avionics options. Multi-function flat panel displays are rapidly replacing the familiar six pack of steam gauges. (Click)
We’re seeing low-cost, sophisticated, moving maps with integrated terrain and weather depiction. (Click)
Presentation note: Ask for show of hands to answer the following questions.
And how many of us are flying with electronic charts? (pause for answer) How many of us are flying with paper back up charts? (pause for answer)
Finally, how many of us are flying with current paper back up charts?
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5. CFI Challenges Higher performance aircraft
Diverse instrument and avionics packages
Complex airspace
Transition training
Maintaining proficiency
for our students
for our selves
There are numerous CFI challenges in the 21st century. (Click)
We may not be doing primary instruction in high performance aircraft, but we must prepare our students for the more capable equipment they’ll be itching to fly once they earn their pilot certificate. (Click)
The new avionics packages are much more capable than the ADF and VOR systems they’re replacing but they are complex and their human/machine interfaces are not standard. It’s challenging to learn one avionics system these days and few CFIs teach more than 2 systems. (Click)
It’s not exactly news that airspace is becoming more complex. Primary students, whether or not they learn to fly near metropolitan areas are expected to navigate flawlessly and adhere to all ATC requests anywhere in the National Airspace System. And of course there are myriad TFRs that must be complied with. (Click)
Because there are so many different airframes and avionics packages available, transition training is more important now than ever before. It’s essential for our students to be proficient in each airframe/avionics combination that they fly and once they’re proficient – they must maintain that proficiency. (Click)
And, by the way, maintaining proficiency is just as important for us as it is for our students.
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6. The CFI Forum A formula for success
Latest developments
Common challenges
Exchange of information, experience and ideas
Best practices
The CFI Forum is one element in a formula for success. Here you’ll learn of the latest regulatory and industry developments. Common instructional challenges are addressed and discussed and the forum is a place to exchange information and ideas from which best practices are born.
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7. The forum is a two-way street
National
National Policy & guidance
GAJSC* issues
FSDO/Forum coordination
Local issues
CFI questions & concerns
The CFI forum is a two-way street. We present the latest national policy and guidance and our programs often reflect safety issues identified by the General Aviation Joint Steering Committee or GAJSC. The GAJSC is a government/industry work group that analyses general aviation mishap experience and promulgates safety enhancements that address analysis findings. (Click)
The forum is also a means for CFIs to discuss local issues. CFI questions, comments, and concerns are always welcome. Your local FAASTeam Program Manager or CFI Forum presenter can forward your concerns to FAA FSDO, Regional, or National Office resources. In fact – the rest of this program will collect information, comments, and suggestions from you. That information will be analyzed and we’ll report the results to you in a future forum.
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*General Aviation Joint Steering Committee

8. CFI Forum Issues We want to know what you think.
Group discussion of 5 issues
Consensus objective
Report to National FAASTeam
And local FSDO
We want to know what CFIs are thinking; what challenges you’re dealing with, what best practices you’ve developed to meet those challenges, and what resources you need to do your job better. (Click)
We’ll discuss 5 broad issues affecting CFIs and their students today. In each discussion we’ll strive to reach consensus and that consensus will be forwarded to local and national FAASTeam personnel. They, in turn, will analyze and collate the information and produce a report of that analysis. We’ll consider all your comments and we’ll adjust the CFI Forum to better address your needs wherever we can.
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9. Discussion rules of engagement
20 minutes max per topic
All opinions respected
Consensus reporting
Local / National
Off the table
CFI compensation
Regulatory action
Scribes
Before we begin let’s agree on some rules of engagement. (Click)
Some of the topics we’ll be discussing could take up an entire forum by themselves but we’ll limit our time with each of them to 20 minutes or less. (Click)
It doesn’t matter whether you’ve been instructing for years or your first CFI certificate is in the mail. We need your input. The results of our work today will be much better if everyone participates. We will respect and seriously consider all opinions voiced in this meeting. (Click)
That said – let’s strive for consensus and if that can’t be achieved we’ll go with the majority and note minority exceptions. (Click)
For this discussion CFI compensation and regulatory action are off the table. CFI working conditions that enhance or reduce CFI safety and effectiveness are fair game. (Click)
We have a data collection tool to record our proceedings. Can I have two volunteers to take notes?
Presentation note: If you haven’t done so before the meeting – designate two note takers and distribute one data collection tool to each.
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10. Airman Certification Standards
Are the ACS adequate to assess pilots’ ability to operate safely?
Return to PTS is not an option.
We must deal with what is.
Yes
comments No
In keeping with the Navy Seal adage, “the only easy day was yesterday”, we’ll start with an easy question. Are the Airman Certification Standards adequate to assess pilots’ ability to operate safely? Now before you answer, returning to the PTS is not an option. We must reference ACS where available going forward. Our comments can help to improve future editions though.
So a show of hands please for yes.
How about no.
OK – now let’s hear from the noes first. Why do you think the ACS are inadequate. Just the deficiency for now – we’ll get to what to do about it in the next slide.
All right – let’s hear from the “yes” crowd.
Presentation note: Record the number of yes and no votes. You can note the result on the slide or a blackboard, flip chart, etc.
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11. Airman Certification Standards
Top 3 things that work well 1 2 3
Top 3 things that need improvement
Now let’s see if we can come up with the Top 3 things that work well within ACS
Next the Top 3 things that need improvement.
Finally, for each of the items on the needs improvement list – what do we need to do to make it better.
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12. How can CFIs reduce the number of Loss of Control accidents?
Top 5 best instructional practices 1 2 3 4 5
Loss of Control in Maneuvering Flight continues to be the top GA fatal accident precursor. So now, let’s address LOC– the most fatal factor in GA accidents.
Let’s hear your best practices for teaching students to avoid loss of control. We’ll list them on the board and then see if we can reach consensus on the top 5.
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13. Pilot Deviations
Top 5 best instructional practices to ensure safe, compliant operation in the NAS 1 2 3 4 5
Pilot Deviations – in the air and, in the form of runway incursions, on the ground; continue to rise. Some of the increase is due to automated and mandated event reporting but there’s no doubt as to the aviation community responsible for most deviations – General Aviation Pilots.
As we did with LOC, let’s brainstorm some best practices to ensure safe and compliant flight operations in the National Airspace System. We’ll put your practices on the board and then pick the top 5.
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14. Accident Precursors Airplane Handling (stick & rudder) skills
Hazard Identification and Risk Mitigation
Pilot health & state of mind
Fatigue, stress, medication, etc.
Pilot Personality
Conservative, daring, hazardous attitudes, etc.
Weather knowledge and experience
Other - define
OK – Very good work so far. This task is to rank the alphabetized list of accident precursors you see on the screen in order of influence with the most profound influence on GA accidents ranked as number one. (Click)
It’s possible our group will define another accident precursor and, if that’s the case, we’ll add it to the list. So now let’s see if we can reach consensus on the ranking.
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15. Airplane Handling Skill1 2 3
OK – good job and I bet you suspected this was coming. For each accident precursor let’s have a consensus as to the top 3 instructional best practices to improve stick and rudder skills.
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16. Hazard Identification & Risk Mitigation1 2 3
Now let’s have your thoughts on Hazard Identification and Mitigation in the form of instructional best practices.
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17. Pilot health & state of mind1 2 3
3rd Class Medical Reform is on the table but repealing the change is not an option. We can discuss best practices for ensuring continued safety though.
Pilot health & state of mind is a huge area but we’re on a roll and doing well. (Click)
3rd Class Medical reform is definitely on the table but, once again, we must deal with things as they are.
Best instructional practices within the reform context are certainly worthy of our attention.
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18. Pilot personality 1 2 3
There are myriad ways to describe personality or temperament including the 5 hazardous attitudes familiar to all of us. No matter how you describe them, we’ve all known students and pilots who don’t seem to fit well with our culture of safety. Let’s brainstorm the 3 best instructional practices to put them on the golden path to safety.
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19. Weather knowledge & experience1 2 3
I know the personality issue was a tough one. Here’s one that should be a little easier. We only have a short time to prepare our students for a lifetime of safe, enjoyable flying. We won’t come close to experiencing all the challenges weather presents. Let’s get a consensus on 3 best instructional practices to keep our students safe in the weather.
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20. Other 1 2 3
Presentation note: If you have defined a 6th accident precursor, discuss it here and note the 3 best instructional practices. If a 6th precursor has not been defined, advance to the next slide.
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21. Final Thoughts 1 2 3 4 5 https://tinyurl.com/zscxtp7
Well thank you very much for your outstanding effort. We’re done with the hard part. Now let’s quickly list the top 5 comments with respect to the
process we’ve just been through. It doesn’t matter whether the comments are positive or negative but no matter how you feel – please offer suggestions for improvement. (Click)
If you want to discuss any part of the program in private please copy the feedback URL on the screen and send us an .
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22. Proficiency and Peace of Mind
Fly regularly with your CFI
Perfect Practice
Document in WINGS
There’s nothing like the feeling you get when you know you’re playing your A game and in order to do that you need a good coach (Click)
So fly regularly with a CFI who will challenge you to review what you know, explore new horizons, and to always do your best. Of course you’ll have to dedicate time and money to your proficiency program but it’s well worth it for the peace of mind that comes with confidence. (Click)
Vince Lombardi, the famous football coach said, “Practice does not make perfect. Only perfect practice makes perfect.” For pilots that means flying with precision. On course, on altitude, on speed all the time. (Click)
And be sure to document your achievement in the Wings Proficiency Program. It’s a great way to stay on top of your game and keep you flight review current.
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23. Thank you for attending
You are vital members of our GA safety community
Your presence here shows that you are vital members of our General Aviation Safety Community. The high standards you keep and the examples you set are a great credit to you and to GA.
Thank you for attending.
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24. The National FAA Safety Team Presents
FY 2017 CFI Forum 3rd Quarter Issues & Best Practices
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