a very good example slots of non standard phrasiology leading to confusion. thanks for bringing it up...or laying it down before us so to speak...!!!
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particularly important that as instructors we make it clear what we mean in clear unambiguous language...
i used to tell those on the course that their flying should be beyond reproach..the instructors course is about guiding someone in how to TEACH...not to fly as such...
and as an example when on base or finals and i am told 'take off power'..i either close the throttle completely and when asked why i say well you did'nt tell me to reduce power and tell me the value to which you wanted it reduced...
OR..i open the throttle fully.. and when asked i will say well you asked for take off power...take off power is full power..!!!
...that usually proves the point.
flaps away..!!..*****..there it goes again...
the dean.