Expectations talk is very important. Letting the student know what is expected of them and what they can expect of the instructor is vital in opening the lines of communication between student and instructor.
I would start off by stating what the student can expect of me. This would be strategic so as to not offend or put off the student. The expectations would include that I have come prepared, ready to fly and patient. That I would do my best to answer any questions the student may have and if the answers are not known, find out. I would tell the student that nothing will be a surprize on the flight excluding a real emergency and in that case the flight will terminate and I will take control of the aircraft. I will do my best to make the flight enjoyable and informative.
I would then communicate to the student the expectations I would have as an instructor. Those expectations including positive change of flight controls, listening to what I say for safety of flight, asking questions if and when they arise, following all rules and or procedures layed out, and notifying me of any sickness that may arise or pre-existing medical conditions due to safety of flight.
I would stress that these expectations are there for safety of flight and in no way used to control the student. Stressing that as an instructor I am there to aid, and support the student in flying. I feel that these are very important points. The student is walking into what seems like a different world; speaking about these points will help the student assimilate and know what to expect.
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