Nerdwing
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Hello to all. Long time lurker, first time poster.
Anyway, I am looking for an instructor for the private license. I've a coupla' "intro" rides with different instructors and still haven't found one that really clicked, so I'd like to solicit your thoughts/opinions on what you would look for in an instructor if you could do the private all over again (e.g. flight time, career goals, etc..
The two instructors I've flown with each had their pros and cons. One was very thorough, calculating all the speeds, did weight and balance, went over the charts and airspace restrictions for our area, used the checklist for everything. I liked him, but when it came to flying the airplane (i.e. moving the yoke and pedals), he just didn't seem to communicate what needed to be done to achieve the desired effect.
The other was late, (I hope) did the checklists from memory, didn't go over much in the way of bookwork (to be fair, he didn't have as much time to), but also was more experienced, more fun to be around, and managed a very smooth landing in a breezy cross wind. Also, I found his tips on how to fly the airplane easily understandable (e.g. how to judge height above the ground on landing).
I can probably keep doing intro flights until I find someone who really clicks (the FBO's lose money on them,right
),
but that seems like kind of a chore.
Anyway, I am looking for an instructor for the private license. I've a coupla' "intro" rides with different instructors and still haven't found one that really clicked, so I'd like to solicit your thoughts/opinions on what you would look for in an instructor if you could do the private all over again (e.g. flight time, career goals, etc..
The two instructors I've flown with each had their pros and cons. One was very thorough, calculating all the speeds, did weight and balance, went over the charts and airspace restrictions for our area, used the checklist for everything. I liked him, but when it came to flying the airplane (i.e. moving the yoke and pedals), he just didn't seem to communicate what needed to be done to achieve the desired effect.
The other was late, (I hope) did the checklists from memory, didn't go over much in the way of bookwork (to be fair, he didn't have as much time to), but also was more experienced, more fun to be around, and managed a very smooth landing in a breezy cross wind. Also, I found his tips on how to fly the airplane easily understandable (e.g. how to judge height above the ground on landing).
I can probably keep doing intro flights until I find someone who really clicks (the FBO's lose money on them,right

but that seems like kind of a chore.