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One CFI + One CFI = Problems 2010-03-18
One several occasions I have flown with both experienced and inexperienced CFI for a number of reasons. In practically every instance peculiar things have happened. The CFI not flying is not competent in his unusual secondary situation. The preflight is made with the master on. A clearance is copied wrong and read back even more incorrect. The taxi route is not as cleared by ATC. Radio frequencies were mis-set. Charts mis-read with intersections mis-named. A CFI not instructing makes a poor second in command. When two equally qualified CFI fly together there must be an understanding of shared responsibility. CFI flying is in charge of the immediate while the CFI not flying is in charge of all required anticipation. The CFI not flying will observe, evaluate, advise, anticipate, direct, assist and counsel. Failure to perform by the CFI not flying will be a distraction, hindrance, a fount of frustration and a hazard. The CFI not flying is the servant of the CFI flying. The right seat is not a seat in waiting for the left seat. Rather, it is a seat of shared duties, mutual respect, exemplary performance of duty, and obedience to command. The CFI not flying must be free to express concerns and doubts. The value of the CFI not flying must not be under estimated or under valued. His values are: Superior anticipation of needed information. Planning for the required anticipation above. Watching outside and inside for what to seek and avoid. Knowledge of aircraft, route, FARs, and all beyond just requirements. Willingness to share and assist without any withholding for the greater good. Comment		External Links  Recent articles Steep Turns Va or POH entry speed into 360 turn with bank of 10 5 degrees of 45 U U 100 feet ... Unusual Attitude Recoveries Nose up Recover with pitch down add power level wings BR Nose down Recover with reduced power level wings pitch to level ... 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