Flight School Mistakes And How To Avoid Them

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Flight School Mistakes And How To Avoid Them

17 May 2017
 Categories: Education & Development, Blog


When making a mistake while learning how to fly, it is important to make sure that you recognize the mistake and that you take steps to reconcile it. However, it is best if you come to your flight training program with knowledge that will allow you to avoid making mistakes in the first place.

Fly Frequently Enough

Make sure that you fly frequently enough to put what you learned into practice and improve. There are some flight students who do not fly frequently enough. Learning how to fly is almost like a full-time job and students need to spend time not only flying, but learning outside the classroom.

Form A Great Relationship With Your Flying Instructor

The relationship with the student and flying instructor is very delicate. There are some cases when students and flight instructors simply do not get along. For these reasons, students should consider different instructors or flight schools until they find one that is right for them. It is important that you are not afraid to come to your instructor when you feel anxiety about flying. 

Perform A Self-Analysis After Every Flight

Make sure to perform a self-analysis after every flight lesson in order to determine what went right and what went wrong. Communicate with your flight instructor and with any other pilots that you are in contact with to figure out what went wrong. Think about when you felt weak or insecure and talk to your flight instructor about this. You may have actually performed better than you might think. It is unlikely that you will have a flying mistake that has never been made by someone else, so it is likely that you will find someone who can give you advice on how to prevent it in the future.

Remember That The Flight Instructor Is There To Help You

The great thing about flight school is that the instructor is there to bail you out in the event that you make a mistake. As a result, you will be able to make mistakes and your flight instructor will then be able to discuss the causes of the mistake and the actions that can be taken to make sure that the same mistake is not made in the future. By committing yourself to forever improving, you will be on your way to having a successful career either as a professional pilot or simply as a flying enthusiast.