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Ophir · September 13th, 2004, 11:37

602, I agree with that. But the major difference is that a CFI is out there polishing his knowledge daily in areas of aviation he/she wouldn't necessarily concentrate on. I always tell my studs that we as humans have the propensity to practice our strengths. As a CFI we are charged with highlighting someone's weaknesses and working on this. And by virtue of this charge we too, as CFI's, have to work on our own knowledge and skill.

I disagree with you Mike. I don't think banner towing or traffic watch would help you as much as instructing. Sure, you may rack up the hours quicker and therefore get to the better job faster, but again, the process should be embraced and enjoyed. This mentality of racking up hours just to get to the next step is fraught with flaws. You are a master of the TERPS, could you have really become a good IFR pilot while flying in VFR conditions? I strongly disagree with you on this one.

However, I also wonder what a guy is doing in aviation if he has been a Metro pilot for ten years. But then again, I didn't meet him. But it does seem as though you would want to move on from that job.

September 13th, 2004, 11:37	#10
Ophir Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: was Ophir, CO, now in SLC! Posts: 1,481	Re: For those lookin for snakeoil 602, I agree with that. But the major difference is that a CFI is out there polishing his knowledge daily in areas of aviation he/she wouldn't necessarily concentrate on. I always tell my studs that we as humans have the propensity to practice our strengths. As a CFI we are charged with highlighting someone's weaknesses and working on this. And by virtue of this charge we too, as CFI's, have to work on our own knowledge and skill. I disagree with you Mike. I don't think banner towing or traffic watch would help you as much as instructing. Sure, you may rack up the hours quicker and therefore get to the better job faster, but again, the process should be embraced and enjoyed. This mentality of racking up hours just to get to the next step is fraught with flaws. You are a master of the TERPS, could you have really become a good IFR pilot while flying in VFR conditions? I strongly disagree with you on this one. However, I also wonder what a guy is doing in aviation if he has been a Metro pilot for ten years. But then again, I didn't meet him. But it does seem as though you would want to move on from that job.