Originally Posted by
L3Flyer
I am finishing up my commercial within the next two weeks and will begin my multi engine training right after that. I have decided to forgo the CFI/II because I am an awful teacher. But a lot of people in this forum seem to think that if I do not get my CFI I will not be ready for the regional.
Would those of you that are captains say that there is a significant difference between the FOs that come in with and without their CFI?
I ask because my first concern is being a safe and competent pilot.
When I first started flying, I saw a poster that described pilots in various stages, my memory is fuzzy but it went something like this:
Student Pilot - can jump up if given two tries, not sure if the load bang is gunfire or gas, uses back of hand to wipe snot from his/her nose and has not heard about the gods.
Private Pilot - can jump over a wheel chock, can tell the difference between a pistol and a rifle, uses shirt sleeve to wipe snot from his/her nose and knows the gods exist.
Instrument rated, Multi-engine, Commercial Pilot - can leap a wheel pant, has shot a rifle, uses a rag to wipe snot from his/her nose and asks for the gods help when in trouble.
Airline Transport Pilot - can leap tall buildings, catch a speeding bullet between her/his teeth, always uses a tissue for the nose and regularly consults with the gods.
Certificated Flight Instructor - Is a god!