FIA Question2

It is important to evaluate where a new student is at in training when a transfer in flight instruction occurs. The first place to look at Westminster College is the student's folder. It will have ground briefings, flights that have been conducted and notes about the students performance.

The next place to gain information on the student is the previous instructor. Asking questions such as how the student appears to prepare for a lesson? Do they struggle with any phase of flight? Are they nervous about any flight maneuvers? Are they confident in both ground knowledge and aircraft control?

Asking a new student questions should not be overlooked. Reviewing cross country procedures, aerodynamics, and weather to see the student's knowledge level can be invaluable in determining what areas the student may be weak.

The way to evaluate the student can come in many different forms. Merely asking questions orally can be one way of determining the students level of knowledge, but things such as a quizes or scenario based training (i.e. having the student plan a cross country) can yield a lot of information to the instructor as the transition happens.