The instructor in question
 

Always value input from www but I feel in this case the abuse (or 'constructive criticism' as she would call it) is justified. I have flown with many instructors, the majority of whom were good teachers, regardless of style. I don't consider myself a shrinking violet, but I have had first hand (very negative) experience of this person's methods.

Some would defend her on the basis of AFT's outstanding pass rate. Remember however that most of the students who pass through their hands have been assessed and selected on the basis of their ability. Not only that, with the likes of Les and Andy to pull the average up, the effect of a rogue element like the lady in question will be well hidden.

All this is old news anyway - I made my feelings clear at the time, as did many other students. WWW: don't assume that this and the other postings are rants based on hearsay, far from it.

The bottom line is this: it is the prerogative of the student to ask for another instructor and it is the duty of the flying school to monitor the performance of their instructors more closely, particularly if they were (in the case of AFT) receiving negative feedback from students on a regular basis.

Well whatever. No smoke without fire and yet there are two sides to every coin.

WWW

I know that this is a rumour network but to pass comment on a person without having first hand knowledge is stretching the bounds of rumour.

I have flown with the Lady in question from AFT in aircraft ranging from C152s too DC3s, both on training and commercial flights, believe me…….she is one of the very best. She can, at times, be a bit brusque but take in every word, they are all gems.

By the way WWW, are you still sleeping it off behind building 28?