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Assessment of piloting ability.

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Aviation Instructor's Handbook p. 9-12
Chapter 9: Techniques of Flight Instruction › Assessment of Piloting Ability › Postflight Evaluation
Postflight Evaluation In assessing piloting ability, it is important for the flight instructor to keep the learner informed of progress. This may be done as each procedure or maneuver is completed or summarized during postflight critiques. Postflight critiques should ... elements in which the deficiencies were believed to have originated and, if possible, suggested appropriate corrective measures. Traditional assessment depends on a grading scale of “excellent, good, fair, poor” or “exceeds standards, meets standards, needs more training” which often meets…
Aviation Instructor's Handbook p. 9-11
Chapter 9: Techniques of Flight Instruction › Assessment of Piloting Ability
odds of becoming involved in a midair collision, see Advisory Circular 90-48 (as amended). Assessment of Piloting Ability Assessment is an essential component of the teaching process and determines how, what, and how well a learner is learning…
Aviation Instructor's Handbook p. 9-11
Chapter 9: Techniques of Flight Instruction › Assessment of Piloting Ability › Demonstrated Ability
Demonstrated Ability Assessment of demonstrated ability during flight instruction must be based upon established standards of performance, suitably modified to apply to the learner’s experience and stage of development as a pilot. The assessment must consider the learner ... flight tasks necessary for the flight. The instructor bases this assessment on the learner’s ability to demonstrate consistent proficiency on a number of flight maneuvers. Pilot skill evaluations occur during the conduct of courses at FAA-approved schools…
Aviation Instructor's Handbook p. 9-13
Chapter 9: Techniques of Flight Instruction › Assessment of Piloting Ability › Practical Test Recommendations
Practical Test Recommendations Provision is made on the airman certificate or rating…
Aviation Instructor's Handbook p. 9-13
Chapter 9: Techniques of Flight Instruction › Assessment of Piloting Ability › Visualization
Pilot Supervision Flight instructors have the responsibility to provide guidance and restraint…