FI Manuals & pre-course reading

[Canuck Spin]

I know this has been discussed before because I've read it and unless I've started to hallucinate the contents of Pprune it was of interest...

But...can anyone recommend (or denounce) any of the flying instructor manuals that are out there for pre-FI course reading?

e.g. Instructional Techniques for the Flight Instructor: John Halstead, Alan Newton
Or The Flying Instructor's Patter Manual: Peter Phillips, Robert Cole Etc.

I hope I'm not just searching incorrectly when I miss it!

Thanks, CS.

[TheOddOne]

Or The Flying Instructor's Patter Manual: Peter Phillips, Robert Cole Etc.


Don't bother with this one, not much use, really.

The Campbell 'Flight Instructor's Manual is OK but the best book you'll get will be the notes that you get when you do the course.

I doubt if many palces will release their notes except to people who have handed over money - why should they give away material that has cost them plenty to put together?

TheOddOne

[scherzo]

The best planning prior to FIC is to refresh your knowledge on AGK, Law, Met erc. I use the AOPA syllabus. Think about how you could explain things to somebody with little or no knowledge. Read through Pratt or Thom vol 1 to refresh the basics of flying technique.

As far as patter goes, I record all lessons to MP3. Its the best way to learn.

Enjoy the course.

[bluenose81huskys]

I think that is a well good idea, recording via MP3

Good shout!!! :ok:

[Deep and fast]

The Cambell book was great

when I was having trouble sleeping!

D and F :8

[Treadstone]

The RD Campbell book is good, but most of all make sure you know P.O.F inside and out, i passed ATPL P.O.F first time but only really began to understand it on my FI course.....


Treadstone
:ok:

[bluenose81huskys]

Can Anyone recommend this book from ONTRACK

http://www.ontrackaviation.com/book.htm

Thanks

[high wing harry]

Unless you haven't booked on a course yet - I would suggest asking the FIC instructor where you are going.

Any FIC instructor worth their salt will help you out as it makes their life easier when you begin the course!

[Ex Oggie]

Can Anyone recommend this book from ONTRACK


Yes, a very useful loose leaf manual. The basic manual can be supplemented with AI, Aero, Formation supplements etc as and when required. I believe they hold copies at the AFE shop at EGBW, if you wanted to have a gander before investing.

Cheers
XO

[whitehorse]

......and if you are interested on how to teach you could always download free the "Aviation Instructor´s Handbook" from the FAA web site. It does go into the subject in great depth and I would not recomend reading it in one bash.
WH

[bluenose81huskys]

cool, many thanks to all for your replies.