When I first meet with my new private pilot student, I would try and be as honest as possible with the student. I would explain why I am teaching as a flight instructor, and that I love to teach. My motivations for having the job are many. I want to get paid obviously, and I love to fly. I can build up hours, but this is secondary to what my objective is with each student.
My primary objective with the student is to help them become a safe pilot and to love flying as much as I do. In order to be successful in flight training, I expect them to work hard and be prepared for every lesson. This will help them to train quicker, and use less money in the long run. I expect them to complete the private pilot quizzes on Angel (if applicable) and to have looked over the syllabus to determine what we will be learning that day. I also expect good communication. I expect cancellations to be made with 24 hrs notice, or if in the case of an emergency or illness, ASAP.
The student can expect me to have the same rules as he/she does. I will be prepared for each lesson, and work hard. I will communicate with them consistently, and will be available for questions, concerns and/or help at all reasonable hours. If I have to cancel, it will be with 24 hrs notice. In the case of an emergency or illness, I will alert them ASAP as well.
I would also expect honesty to be prevalent in our relationship. I will always be honest and try to be as un-biased as possible. My interest is to help the student become the best and safest pilot possible, and would put all of my efforts towards that goal. I would expect the student to do the same.
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