Things we instructors should teach better

[foxmoth]

I teach a lot of advanced PPL stuff, usually the run up is ok, what I do see a lot of is:-


Not checking the aircraft surroundings as they walk up, resulting in starting whilst pointing at other aircraft close behind or even pointing into the hangar.
Not closing the throttle before releasing the brakes, meaning they start moving before being properly ready.
Poor taxi checks - should be, power on, close throttle check brakes./ full and free rudders (unless able to do this before setting off), at SLOW speed/ Instrument checks whilst doing a GENTLE turn each way.
Climb out - lack of checks and lookout
Level off - bringing power back before speed has built up.
Stall recovery - generally done poorly because pilots are frightened of it.

There are other common errors, but these are probably the worst.