Instructor Groundschool

All articles relating to the ground school instruction of Class 4 Instructor Candidates.

Lesson Plans

Look in the flight instructor guide, and there is no text on how to make lesson plans. Only guidance material saying, include this or do this to satisfy this learning factor. No templates, nothing. Here, we will go through the basic template of a PGI (preparatory ground instruction) lesson which will allow you to create …

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The Threshold Knowledge Test

What exercises will be covered to a higher degree of proficiency in future Lesson Plans? Why is it important?   Ø  Learning factor of readiness Ø  Ensures students have required background knowledge to gain full benefit from today’s lesson Ø  Allows instructor to conduct review if required Ø  Can be modified depending on student aptitude and length of time between lessons     What does it include?   Ø  Questions related to material from previous …

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