SMAC225 The Challenges And Rewards Of Becoming a Flight Instructor with Victoria Neuville

Becoming a Flight Instructor

Welcome to the show about learning to fly, living to fly, and loving to fly. Today we have a special interview and guest who happens to be our co-host, Victoria Neuville. Victoria recently passed her CFI checkride and is joining us to discuss the challenges and rewards of becoming a flight instructor.

Preflight Checklist:

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Cruise Flight:

Why the CFI?

The journey to the Flight Instructor Certificate.

Some of the greatest challenges.

Keeping your day job while trying to become a CFI.

Requirements to be a CFI.

The spin endorsement.

Why you should consider becoming a CFI.

Considerations before you put yourself out as an independent or part-time CFI.

You have your CFI now what?

After Landing Checklist:

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Links Mentioned In The Podcast:

https://www.faa.gov/regulations_policies/handbooks_manuals/aviation/aviation_instructors_handbook/

SMAC224 Bird Strikes: Hazards and Avoidance

Bird Strikes

SMAC224 Bird Strikes: Hazards and Avoidance. Welcome to the show about learning to fly, living to fly, and loving to fly.

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After Landing Checklist:

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Carl – West with the Night: A Memoir by Beryl Markham

Haunted Airfields

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