Originally Posted by
de727ups
Being a CFI is all about learning, and applying, judgement and decision making skills. It's a seasoning process to instruct a while...a confidence builder. Doing instrument instruction and gaining experience in the IFR system would be a huge benefit, as well.
These things will do very little to help you get through RJ initial but will do a lot to make you a well rounded pilot down the road. What's sad is the quest to be a well rounded, experienced, pilot often falls to the wayside in favor of the quest to get on the list ASAP.
I have to agree with you. However, I wanted nothing more than to get into the seat of an RJ and start building time so I could get to my ultimate goal a little faster; this included skipping the CFI. But as the reality of the contracts and extremely low pay began to sink into my rock hard brain, being a CFI became more attractive. Plus making my own schedule with tax free pay is priceless. On a more fundamental note, the legacy of aviators in my family should be carried on with the intent & passion to be an aviator and not just a pilot wanting to get into a jet ASAP. Plus, I want to share my enthusiasm and passion for aviation with others; and vice versa. I think I will thoroughly enjoy my time as a CFI.
I've realized in the exercise physiology field that you know little about it until you teach the material. This past week has been a wakeup call for me to do the same thing with aviation. I feel very good about doing this too, no regrets.
Now, this is not to say that I am against going to the RJ's with low time because most of those guys get through the training very well. I'm all about going to the RJ's if that's what one would like to do. This was all just my two cents on the current events that have unfolded in my life in the last week.
oh boy...I have 666 posts. I'm doomed! Better post another soon.
