Student Crush?
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ljg
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This jackass is probably flying marginally because he's fixated on you in close proximity to him. If you don't want to drop him, bring along a PNF/observer. Changing the dynamic might drastically improve his flying performance and your comfort level. He's also got to work on his professionalism though, or he doesn't belong in the flying industry.
[Slightly off-topic musing]
Interestingly, two of my past fixed-wing instructors were females who both married one of their students. I asked both of them when they started getting involved with their students - after the student earned their rating, or while they were still instructing them?
Both started seeing their students romantically while instructing them.
[/Slightly off-topic musing]
Interestingly, two of my past fixed-wing instructors were females who both married one of their students. I asked both of them when they started getting involved with their students - after the student earned their rating, or while they were still instructing them?
Both started seeing their students romantically while instructing them.
[/Slightly off-topic musing]
surreal1221
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I noticed a reference to the CFI Code of Conduct. . .
The code of conduct is real simple. . .straight from the FOI and professionalism.
It appears extremely clear to me you've made your feelings known to this individual, and that after repeated comments/advances he hasn't waken up to the fact that you're not interested (for I can only assume a number of reasons) due to the obvious professionalism issue and conflict of interest in the long run.
If it continues I'd deal with it myself, without my Chief CFI or Asst. Chief telling me what to do. If I were in your shoes, the next time, or if you're already tired of it. . .I'd tell him to begin looking for a new instructor. But of course, to back yourself up, find another student you can take on so you don't lose any income.
The code of conduct is real simple. . .straight from the FOI and professionalism.
It appears extremely clear to me you've made your feelings known to this individual, and that after repeated comments/advances he hasn't waken up to the fact that you're not interested (for I can only assume a number of reasons) due to the obvious professionalism issue and conflict of interest in the long run.
If it continues I'd deal with it myself, without my Chief CFI or Asst. Chief telling me what to do. If I were in your shoes, the next time, or if you're already tired of it. . .I'd tell him to begin looking for a new instructor. But of course, to back yourself up, find another student you can take on so you don't lose any income.
Make sure you document the beahvior, report it to your chief, then have him reassigned to another CFI.
Try to avoid him as well.
Learning to fly is difficult enough without filling the airplane with hormones.
You are lucky that your chief CFI believes you. One of the guys I work with ran in to trouble when one of the girl CFIs was leading him on (asking to have dinner with him, letting him spend the night, going to movies together, etc.) then started telling people he was stalking her. He avoided her like the plague after that, but she kept calling him when she wanted something. It was a big relief when she moved on.
Try to avoid him as well.
Learning to fly is difficult enough without filling the airplane with hormones.
You are lucky that your chief CFI believes you. One of the guys I work with ran in to trouble when one of the girl CFIs was leading him on (asking to have dinner with him, letting him spend the night, going to movies together, etc.) then started telling people he was stalking her. He avoided her like the plague after that, but she kept calling him when she wanted something. It was a big relief when she moved on.
AngelFuree
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Haha, back in training, I had a CUTE CUTE flight instructor, even to Chris_Ford's standards (105 lbs, 5'3", Polish girl 
), black dress pants, my weakness. 
I never deviated from the training, though, it's my money. I'm a greedy bastard, lol. Anyway, it really helped that she was the BITCHIEST instructor I've had to this day, major turnoff and nuisance. She's probably gonna read this some day, hahaha.
), black dress pants, my weakness. I never deviated from the training, though, it's my money. I'm a greedy bastard, lol. Anyway, it really helped that she was the BITCHIEST instructor I've had to this day, major turnoff and nuisance. She's probably gonna read this some day, hahaha.