In-Flight Reference for Flight Instructors
7 Volume Set
Aviation Author and Flight Instructor Steve Pomroy has published a seven volume set intended for flight instructors. This multi-volume set is an invaluable in-flight reference for flight instructors. They are coil-bound in a convenient kneeboard-friendly format, making them ideal for quick reference in the cockpit as the flight instructor provides in-flight training to student pilots.
Personal Experience
As editor of LearnToFly.ca, I have previously reviewed two other Aviation publications by Steve Pomroy: Applied Aerodynamics for Private and Commercial Pilots, and Private Pilot License – Written Exam Preparation. I always enjoy reading Steve’s aviation books, and I particularly enjoy his writing style.
I find Steve Pomroy’s books to be very technical, and extremely informative. When I was asked to review Steve’s publication Instructional Air Notes – for Pilot Training, I enthusiastically agreed. Once again, Steve has impressed me with another one of his aviation publications. Steve’s extensive flight training and teaching experience background becomes very evident as you begin to study this flight training reference set. The guidance provided in the air exercise lessons is well thought out, based on the author’s extensive flight instruction background.
Reference Text
The seven volume set Instructional Air Notes – for Pilot Training is more of a reference text. It’s primarily designed to be used in conjunction with individual flight training lessons. Flight instructors will find the series to be an excellent aid when preparing for a flight training lesson, and it’s also a great companion to be referenced in the cockpit during the actual flight lesson. This reference set is designed to be used by both practicing and candidate flight instructors. The set provides detailed guidance for the flight instruction of the air exercises.
Instructional Air Notes – A Seven Volume Reference:
- Instructor Guide – Read this Volume first! (Overview)
- Private Pilot License
- Commercial Pilot License
- Seaplane Rating
- Multi-Engine Rating
- Instrument Rating
- Flight Instructor Rating
Transport Canada and FAA
The Instructional Air Notes Series was designed to cover the required Transport Canada (TC) and FAA exercises to be mastered by students before being granted a pilot license or rating. The series is broken into individual volumes to cover the full range of pilot licences and ratings including: Private Pilot License (PPL), Commercial Pilot License (CPL) (Includes night and VFR-OTT), Seaplane Rating, Multi-Engine Rating, Instrument Rating (IFR), and Flight Instructor Rating. For each pilot license or rating, the corresponding volume will address the individual air exercises required by TC and/or FAA.
Flight Training Exercises
Instructional Air Notes for Pilot Training provides flight instructors a handy and valuable reference for structuring and conducting ab-initio flight instruction. For each license or rating (by volume), the required Flight Training Exercises will be covered in reference format. Each exercise will include information on the aim of the exercise, background or prerequisite exercises, demonstration/performance instruction, and highlights of some of the most common student errors to be anticipated.
Flight Instructor Guide and Test Guide
The guidance provided meets or exceeds Transport Canada’s content requirements as set out in the applicable Flight Instructor Guide and corresponding Flight Test Guides published by TC.
The Instructional Air Notes content is based heavily on Transport Canada’s Flight Training Manual and Flight Instructor Guide. (Including supplements, with particular emphasis on Part II – The Ground and Air Instruction Syllabus)
In-Flight Instruction
The Air Notes Series has been put together to help flight instructors provide in-flight instruction to Pilot candidates. The seven volume set covers the various licenses and ratings from Private Pilot License up to the Instructor Rating.
Sample Chapter
This Sample Chapter from the Private Pilot License guide of the Instructional Air Notes series highlights the type of reference material covered.
Spiral Dives – PPL
From this sample chapter, you can see the lesson on Spiral Dives for the Private Pilot License (PPL). Common errors such as simultaneous pitching and rolling during recovery, and initial addition of power are clearly identified. The flight instructor can be prepared to watch for these specific errors as the student pilot attempts his or her spiral dive recovery.
In addition to a section on common errors, the aim of the lesson is also highlighted. This helps the flight instructor to keep the lesson focused on the particular lesson material being covered.
Demonstration – Practice
Each flight exercise includes specific details for Demonstration and Practice. Details are provided to help the flight instructor explain the exercise, setup the exercise, demonstrate the exercise, and supervise the student as he/she practices the exercise. The Instructor Demo (ID) and Student Practice (SP) details are listed in bullet format for the flight instructor to follow along while proceeding through the flight lesson plan for the particular flight exercise.
Each air exercise is presented in lesson-plan format at a level of detail and in a physical format that’s useable in the airplane. These Instructional Air Notes do not contain all of the information a flight instructor will need to train pilots! They are simply a checklist to help the flight instructor formalize and organize a lesson plan for each air exercise. They will help the flight instructor to stay on-track during the flight lesson, and to help ensure key points of the air exercise are covered in a structured order to benefit the student pilot.
Instructional Air Notes for Pilot Training – Table of Contents (TOC)
Volume 1: Instructor Guide
- Guidance Notes
Volume 2: Private Pilot License
- Ground Exercises and Ancillary Controls
- Basic Manoeuvres
- Avoidance, Recognition, Recovery
- Takeoff, Circuit, Landing
- Low Level Exercises
- Navigation
- Instrument Flying
- Emergencies and Radio
Volume 3: Commercial Pilot License
- Systems
- Precision Manoeuvres
- Approach and Landing
- Ground Reference Manoeuvres
- Instrument Flying
- Radio Navigation
- Night Operations
Volume 4: Seaplane Rating
- Water Operations
- In-Flight Manoeuvring
- Ancillary Controls
- Water Inspection
- Takeoff and Landing
- Emergency Procedures
Volume 5: Multi-Engine Rating
- Airworthiness
- Ancillary Controls
- Taxiing
- Basic Manoeuvres
- Low Speed Control
- Circuit Work
- Night Operations
- Emergency Procedures
Volume 6: Instrument Rating
- Instrument Departures
- Instrument Holds
- Initial and Intermediate Approach Segments
- Final and Missed Approach Segments: Non-Precision
- Final and Missed Approach Segments: Precision
- Transition to Visual
- Instrument Emergencies
Volume 7: Flight Instructor Rating
- Right Seat Flying
- New or Refined Manoeuvres
- Command and Control
- Instructional Technique
Designed for Flight Instructors
Steve Pomroy’s Instructional Air Notes for Pilot Training is designed for Flight Instructors. It’s an inexpensive way for flight instructors to improve their flight instruction framework for each air exercise. For the cost of about one hour of flight instruction, it is a great investment for Flight Instructors!
Even if your flight school has its own flight training syllabus, Instructional Air Notes is a great supplement your core aviation material as a flight instructor.
SkyWriters Publishing
Steve Pomroy’s books are available through his company SkyWriters Publishing in Manitoba, Canada.
SkyWriters Publishing is an Aviation Publishing Company based in Portage la Prairie, Manitoba. They provide various aviation publications in the Flight Training Industry in Canada. These books help to enhance the flight training experience and the success rate of student pilots.
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Instructional Air Notes for Pilot Training
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Be a better flight instructor. Instructional Air Notes for Pilot Training – a must have for all flight instructors.
