Originally Posted by
LAfrequentflyer
Welcome to the FBO world...Its in your FBO/CFIs best interest to keep you nervous and slow your training.
Get a new instructor. Maybe that will help. However, chances are the experience will have soured you to aviation. If you do decide to continue I would recommend flight training academies or small family owned accelerated schools for your ratings. Don't waste your time and money at an FBO.
You meet some very shady people at FBOs. That goes for CFIs and owners. Protect yourself and your financial / mental health.
Recommendations for flight training: All Atps, Falcon Air (Atlanta area), and Prarie Air Service.
-LAFF
Originally Posted by
LAfrequentflyer
Not designed to fly after 10 hours?
Get real...He should have soloed by now and had a few hours solo under his belt.
I bet his CFI does all the taxi, radio, and most of the take-off / landings...Anything to string students along.
A student pilot should do all the radio / taxi / take-off / landing work from the 1st minute...You should solo them between 6 to 8 hours.
-LAFF
Everytime I read your garbage, I want to rip my hair out. You're preaching a subject you have;
A. NO KNOWLEDGE ABOUT
B. NO EXPERIENCE WITH
I trained at a college, I trained people through a part 61 FBO. There's good and bad FBO's, professional flight schools, and CFI's. It happens at all schools, regardless of Part 61 or 141. Guess what, ATP isn't really a bargin if you do the math, but that's just me. You constantly spit on other people because they didn't take the "High and Mighty" path that you have. Give me a break.
I will agree on one thing, that's the fact that students should be practicing radio's from the start. All the other "taxi/take-off/landing" work is obvious though, seriously who doesn't let their students attempt to land?????
As far as solo's go, I had a student at 14 hours on the civil side, at my college I got one at 11. On the bad side, a guy at 45hrs. I don't agree with the CFI's yelling, but sometimes "intensity" is a good means of making a point that before hand wasn't getting through. Mind you, I'm not talking about constantly yelling. Another factor, is 99% of folks that have no previous aviation experience, do not solo prior to 15-20hrs. This is pretty proven, by myself, my friends, and many other CFI's I talk with. But what do I know, I have 100% sign-off's, with 2 instrument, 10 private pilots behind me.
Now on topic:
shortone56,
Everyone gets frustrated in their training from time to time. In the end, you have to look at the goals you have set, actions you're taking, and progress you've made. At 10 hours, it's a hard time to be at, you're probably coming up on your solo, you've obviously got a lot going since you are already studying hard on the written test, and your instructor has a slightly aggrivated demeanor. If at all possible, I would talk with them about how they are telling you to relax, but they are often the source of frustration. Sometimes a gut-check for the CFI is just as good as anything. If they continue to be a problem, then obviously you need to switch to another CFI.
In the end, it's of the best interest of the student to have someone they are compatible with. If you have any more questions, comments, or concerns I'd be glad to talk with you via PM or even a phone call. Just let me know
This offer is good for any struggling students that would like any sort of advice from a 3rd party. Fly safe and have fun!
