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TexasFlyer · April 28th, 2008, 22:35

I seen age to have no factor on quality of training. Some people are simply better teachers than others.

My instructors have ranged from barely out of their parents house (they may still be living there) to retired airline pilots.

So what made an instructor the "best" for me?
1) They love being a teacher and can convey their thoughts well
2) They have passion for aviation in general
3) They are still having fun
4) They know their knowledge on the aircraft you are flying and the FAA Regs and all else relevant to attaining the rating you seek
5) They LOVE being a teacher

Oh, and those who were the "best" were some we'd call time builders. But even a time builder can have all those traits. And I found #1 and #5 to be key!

April 28th, 2008, 22:35	#15
TexasFlyer Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: San Antonio, TX Posts: 370	Re: CFI I seen age to have no factor on quality of training. Some people are simply better teachers than others. My instructors have ranged from barely out of their parents house (they may still be living there) to retired airline pilots. So what made an instructor the "best" for me? 1) They love being a teacher and can convey their thoughts well 2) They have passion for aviation in general 3) They are still having fun 4) They know their knowledge on the aircraft you are flying and the FAA Regs and all else relevant to attaining the rating you seek 5) They LOVE being a teacher Oh, and those who were the "best" were some we'd call time builders. But even a time builder can have all those traits. And I found #1 and #5 to be key!