Originally Posted by
Qotsaautopilot
I wasn’t really trying to reference hydraulics specifically because you are right it’s not much different. My point is when you go to the CSI training events or any event for that matter the briefing which is where the majority of the instruction happens is completely different depending on the instructor. They have nothing to go on, no syllabus. It’s a joke. They all teach off their own notes and what they think is important.
Actually the lack of a defined, detailed syllabus is intentional. That way the information presented CAN be tailored to the student pair as needed. If you provide a rediculously detailed syllabus you really turn the lesson into nothing more than PowerPoint regurgitation. I've taught it both ways and seen it.
When teaching systems (CSIs), I make it very clear to the pair that I'm not going to spend time on lights/switches that they can learn on their own or basic complex jet systems like how a pack works or how a de-ice/anti-ice system works. That was what their regional or FlightSafety class was for. I spend time on procedures and/or abnormals that involve those systems of the day.
Automation, flight controls and ECAM get a good detailed lesson as deserved.