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Judgment of Limitations 2007-10-11
The ability of a student to plan a safe flight or flying activity is determined by his judgment of his limitations. It is important that the student know what he knows how to do well, what needs practice for improvement, and what is of uncertain or unknown nature. The first two regions are his to explore. The uncertain and unknown should be openly discussed with the instructor and then incorporated into flight instruction. The student must not be one who fools himself into getting in positions where luck is needed for a safe outcome. Judgment is defined as the ability to see and choose between alternatives. Good judgment is determined by making the best choice. Good instruction enables a student to have the required judgment to see, avoid, or plan around potentially harmful situations. Judgment cannot be taught as a separate item. It is acquired through practice of safe behavior. A student can learn to perceive and evaluate a situation and choose the option required for a safe outcome. A safe flight is determined by selecting safe options. This is the subjective area on a flight test that is part of the test. About Students 1. A student won't learn from those they distrust 2. A student won't improve unless told what is wrong. 3. Overconfidence is a means of concealing insecurity. 4. High achievers are never satisfied with their performance. 5. Low achievers need to succeed with small steps. 6. A student who thinks events control his life, never makes mistakes. 7. A student is best taught by positive suggestion. 8. Most students get frustrated at one or more points. 9. Emotional maturity is a required quality of a pilot. Written by Gene Whitt Comment		External Links  Recent articles Age as a Factor In Flying P The average General Aviation pilot was 39 years of age in 1990 Pilots over 60 have 2 1 times more accidents than pilots in their 50... 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