Originally Posted by
yamada
You're right; I never thought of Chirping. I shall do as you suggest.
Don't think that I said "it's widespread" though, Whirlybird. That said, the school of which I speak has some 900 pilots.....does that constitute widespread?
I'd still like to know why our system isn't universally applied, though.
Thought-provoking post,yamada.
IMHO, all of us (X's) will differ in personality but be very similar in attitude to the task.
From my point of view, I wish to see that the Instructor has covered the syllabus and that the candidate's attitude to the job and performance on the day is sufficient to prove he/she is safe to carry passengers, ergo, hold a licence.
Obviously there are times when we have to consider very carefully, when confronted with a weakish student, whether to recommend further training.
Would this achieve an improvement, should it be required ?
To what degree has "test-itis" played a part ?
What can you glean from the Training records ?
In your opinion, just how much has the student applied him/herself during training ?
................Just a few of the questions.
I know the criteria I personally apply, the final consideration being that I don't want a future accident.
If I can rationalise that, then I can make the right decision.
NOBODY ELSE WILL INFLUENCE THAT.
Sleeve.