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THE STUDENT PILOT

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The journey to the Aviation industry is long and a thrilling one. Just like any other life changing move in one's step towards greatness, it all begins with the first step. Meet the student pilot. Read on.. "I have always wanted to be a pilot. But I don't know where to start." This is one of the most frequent statement at the customer care desk at out Training school. Whenever I hear such from our ambitious clients, all I do is sit them down, offer them coffee, smile and remind them, "That's why we are here. To help you take your first steps towards the rest best phase of your life." Instantly you watch their face brighten with relief and excitement. What does it take to be a pilot? One would wonder. Well, Today I am here to take you through but first let me share a short story. Shortly after my Form four (High School) I was ready to venture into the Aviation industry. To be a pilot. I always knew that at one point in my life I will be a p

THE INSTRUCTORS' INSTINCT

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Flight Instructing is one of the best yet dangerous careers in aviation. It's really interesting to teach a grown up how to fly. From scratch to a competent commercial pilot. However, the Student can kill both of you in a split second!! Read on.. A day of a flight instructor starts at daybreak. sometimes as early as 4 am. We believe that for one to have a good and consistent day, you ought to start the day right. Waking up early gives the instructor time to plan the day at their own pace. You don't want to do things in a rush because you cannot afford to miss a thing. Its that serious. My study/planner desk is an interesting one. Sticky notes everywhere because I cannot trust my brain to fully remember all(It's human nature) that I need to do the following day. Well, I believe that to be a good Flight Instructor, I must be conversant with my theory/grounds work. That's why I prefer to start my day with a morning grounds class. Teaching has a magical way o