AirTalk.org Aviation discussions newsgroups   Archives   FAQ   Search   Memberlist   Usergroups   Register   Profile   Log in to check your private messages   Log in  Getting close.... CFI checkride scheduling is 'looming' ah          AirTalk.org Forum Index -> Aviation (Students) View previous topic :: View next topic   Author Message Cecil Chapman Guest Posted: Mon Jun 05, 2006 3:57 am    Post subject: Getting close.... CFI checkride scheduling is 'looming' ah I had just come back from flying the Arrow III, working on some of the 'boutique landing demonstrations for my CFI checkride which I taught to my invisible student <g> in the left seat and saw my CFI while I was waiting to get my plane checked-in at the front desk. I told him what I had been doing last week (both in the Arrow III and the C-172) and he said we should think about flying together once in each plane,,, one more time. He also said that I should start thinking about a date so that I could call the FSDO to set-up my checkride. Although it's not like I *needed* to get yet another book to read, but I recently started reading the Kershner book for Flight Instructors (4th edition I think) and am really enjoying it as it is a departure from most of what I have been reading thus far. Rather than floating around in the ether of theory, Kershner's book goes into the practical 'day-in day-out' experience of a flight instructor. Covers a bunch of stuff; like that one thing I'm sure all CFI candidates have thought about - releasing that first student to solo. Just a good book. I must say, I had seen Kershner's books when I was working on my PP and Instrument but I just didn't find them 'inviting' and turned to the Kings, Gleim, ASA and Sporty's <g> (plus 'a-billion' other books and learning materials). So, I just wanted to mention if there are any CFI candidates out there who haven't read this book,,, it is well-worth a *read*. Another interesting one (but a little less information-rich) is "The Savvy Flight Instructor" by Greg Brown - actually got a chance to 'meet him' at an AOPA seminar he taught one year - one very nice fellow. Now if I can just run into Lane Wallace of Flying Magazine (I love the shorts she writes),,, my life will be 'complete' LOL! ;) -- -- =----- Good Flights! Cecil E. Chapman CP-ASEL-IA Student - C.F.I. Check out my personal flying adventures from my first flight to the checkride AND the continuing adventures beyond! Complete with pictures and text at: www.bayareapilot.com "I fly because it releases my mind from the tyranny of petty things." - Antoine de Saint-Exupery - "We who fly, do so for the love of flying. We are alive in the air with this miracle that lies in our hands and beneath our feet" - Cecil Day Lewis - Back to top KennyFlys Guest Posted: Mon Jun 05, 2006 8:38 pm    Post subject: Re: Getting close.... CFI checkride scheduling is 'looming' Cecil Chapman wrote: Quote: Although it's not like I *needed* to get yet another book to read, but I recently started reading the Kershner book for Flight Instructors (4th edition I think) and am really enjoying it as it is a departure from most of what I have been reading thus far. Rather than floating around in the ether of theory, Kershner's book goes into the practical 'day-in day-out' experience of a flight instructor. Covers a bunch of stuff; like that one thing I'm sure all CFI candidates have thought about - releasing that first student to solo. Just a good book. I must say, I had seen Kershner's books when I was working on my PP and Instrument but I just didn't find them 'inviting' and turned to the Kings, Gleim, ASA and Sporty's <g> (plus 'a-billion' other books and learning materials). This is one post I'm sure isn't spam. Bill Kershner is one author/pilot who does not not need spam to hype his books and teaching skills! I can't recommend them enough. Back to top Cecil Chapman Guest Posted: Tue Jun 06, 2006 3:52 am    Post subject: Re: Getting close.... CFI checkride scheduling is 'looming' Nope, not spam <g>,,, and I must say this is the first of his books I really felt strongly about. -- -- =----- Good Flights! Cecil E. Chapman CP-ASEL-IA Student - C.F.I. Check out my personal flying adventures from my first flight to the checkride AND the continuing adventures beyond! Complete with pictures and text at: www.bayareapilot.com "I fly because it releases my mind from the tyranny of petty things." - Antoine de Saint-Exupery - "We who fly, do so for the love of flying. We are alive in the air with this miracle that lies in our hands and beneath our feet" - Cecil Day Lewis - "KennyFlys" <ken_lane (AT) charter (DOT) net> wrote in message news:1149521906.735607.311280 (AT) y43g2000cwc (DOT) googlegroups.com... Quote: This is one post I'm sure isn't spam. Bill Kershner is one author/pilot who does not not need spam to hype his books and teaching skills! I can't recommend them enough. Back to top Dudley Henriques Guest Posted: Wed Jun 07, 2006 6:11 am    Post subject: Re: Getting close.... CFI checkride scheduling is 'looming' Well with THREE genius' like us recommending them....they HAVE to be good!!! ))))))) Dudley "Cecil Chapman" <bayareapilot (AT) sbcglobal (DOT) net> wrote in message news:s4rhg.18504$VE1.4243 (AT) newssvr14 (DOT) news.prodigy.com... Quote: Thanks Dudley! You're not alone on the Kirshner books, as my CFI 'swears by them' :) -- -- =----- Good Flights! Cecil E. Chapman CP-ASEL-IA Student - C.F.I. Check out my personal flying adventures from my first flight to the checkride AND the continuing adventures beyond! Complete with pictures and text at: www.bayareapilot.com "I fly because it releases my mind from the tyranny of petty things." - Antoine de Saint-Exupery - "We who fly, do so for the love of flying. We are alive in the air with this miracle that lies in our hands and beneath our feet" - Cecil Day Lewis - Back to top Cecil Chapman Guest Posted: Wed Jun 07, 2006 6:11 am    Post subject: Re: Getting close.... CFI checkride scheduling is 'looming' Thanks Dudley! You're not alone on the Kirshner books, as my CFI 'swears by them' :) -- -- =----- Good Flights! Cecil E. Chapman CP-ASEL-IA Student - C.F.I. Check out my personal flying adventures from my first flight to the checkride AND the continuing adventures beyond! Complete with pictures and text at: www.bayareapilot.com "I fly because it releases my mind from the tyranny of petty things." - Antoine de Saint-Exupery - "We who fly, do so for the love of flying. We are alive in the air with this miracle that lies in our hands and beneath our feet" - Cecil Day Lewis - Back to top Dudley Henriques Guest Posted: Wed Jun 07, 2006 6:11 am    Post subject: Re: Getting close.... CFI checkride scheduling is 'looming' I have always used Kershner and recommend his work highly to all flight instructors. Good luck with the test CC. Let me know how it goes. I'm sure you'll do just fine. Dudley "Cecil Chapman" <bayareapilot (AT) sbcglobal (DOT) net> wrote in message news:zA2hg.91348$H71.43861 (AT) newssvr13 (DOT) news.prodigy.com... Quote: Nope, not spam <g>,,, and I must say this is the first of his books I really felt strongly about. -- -- =----- Good Flights! Cecil E. Chapman CP-ASEL-IA Student - C.F.I. Check out my personal flying adventures from my first flight to the checkride AND the continuing adventures beyond! Complete with pictures and text at: www.bayareapilot.com "I fly because it releases my mind from the tyranny of petty things." - Antoine de Saint-Exupery - "We who fly, do so for the love of flying. We are alive in the air with this miracle that lies in our hands and beneath our feet" - Cecil Day Lewis - "KennyFlys" <ken_lane (AT) charter (DOT) net> wrote in message news:1149521906.735607.311280 (AT) y43g2000cwc (DOT) googlegroups.com... This is one post I'm sure isn't spam. Bill Kershner is one author/pilot who does not not need spam to hype his books and teaching skills! I can't recommend them enough. 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