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I think you read it backwards :) The instructors explains to the under-performing student that they're disappointed. It's a time-tested technique that has worked for many generations of teachers. Has nothing to do with millennial-ism. Has everything to do with understanding which students...

I wonder if it will know how to clear the plugs when they're fouled? :-)

My fiancee surprised me when she said she liked the David Clarks H10-13.4 with gel earpads and their nice foam headband pad. putting those fabric covers on the ear pads helped as well. Her complaint now is the color, and doesn't seem willing to accept that her choices are basically DC green...

Maybe I'm reading too much into it, but it seems to me that @Scrabo's complaint about not using the checklist was that the guy wasn't accomplishing all the necessary tasks. Lots of us don't use checklists, opting for a "flow" that's so well ingrained that it's easier to just do the tasks than...

Like Cap'n'Jack says, the type of projection used on aviation charts is designed so that there is little distortion in the area of the map. Any direction you place your plotter should result in accurate distance and heading measurements. At least that's how it is on NOAA charts for the US...

They can also use that to raise capital from investors. "We have $X in deposits" can be a strong motivating argument for venture capitalists. It shows that there is a customer base waiting for the product, who believe in it enough to dedicate some money to the project.

It may not be fear that's the right response to create, you have to feel out each student and how they respond to things. Some people react too strongly to fear, so scaring them isn't a good teaching tool. Some people get over their fear quickly, so for them it can be a great tool. Some...

IMHO, flow and GUMPS check need to be ingrained habits, so if students are missing them it's because the habit was not ingrained to the point where it's automatic. Remember that when we're stressed/tired/distracted, we fall back on whatever instinct is automatic, and reprogramming instinct is...

It looks like such a cool concept, but it cruises at only 115 knots or so.

In addition to the other advice, don't be afraid to say "I don't know but I can find out" to a question, but don't overuse it. Used sparingly, students will appreciate the candor. Used generously, and students will believe that you don't know anything they can't get from the book. Engineers...

#1 - Used to measure how, um, impressive you are compared to your students. Best establish who the alpha is early. #2 - Hand strengthening device #3 - Breathalyzer. Can't be having any inebriated students (or instructors) #4 - Budget Segway. A fast way to get across the ramp and fits in the...

I'm not hating on it either. I think it's cool and I'm impressed by Patey's skills and shop.

The volume you hear when transmitting is your sidetone volume. It's set by the radio, and you need to adjust it through the configuration pages. Here's the link to the installation manual. I believe the steps to enter the configuration start on page 5-1...

I don't disagree, but the explosion in popularity of STOL bush planes has nothing to do with practicality. Damn near all of them are toys because guys think it's cool to land on a 100' gravel bar in the wilderness (I don't disagree with that either). Some of them are taking them...

You're right, I'm daydreaming of a -7. Though if the difference is only the length of the wing, it seems like the -9 will do all the aerobatics I'm interested in anyway. Regardless, I've been told I can't build my own plane because I already spend too much time away from home, so when the time...

An RV-9 is frequently among my daydream planes, too. Actually, it's more of a plan at this point. Aerobatic enough to compete in IAC sportsman class and fast and comfy enough to get there in style. I'd jones for an RV-8, but I've been told by the woman in charge of the checkbook that she...

Where are you in NY? Here in the capital region, the communities where there are families with kids usually see groups of kids out together. I live in Albany proper, where we have great parks that are teeming with kids in the evenings and weekends.

I'm following this thread just in case, but I don't think what you're looking for exists. There's a modern, experimental, composite version of a Goose, but I don't think it cruises nearly that fast. All the other amphibs I can think of cruise rather slowly. The parts that make them work as a...

Seems like you've had a string of luck this year finding potentially disastrous problems before going flying. How long ago was the gouge in the prop? Glad to hear I'm not the only one who shakes wings. I learned it flying gliders, but I still do it with the powered planes too. Helps water...

And clearly, because that is the case at your club, it's the same everywhere ;-) Somehow "Most places have an insurance requirement of 10 hours of complex dual before you can be signed off" is different than "The insurance requirement typically is for 10 hours of dual to be covered by...