From: "Marvin Kaye" <marv@lancaironline.net>
Subject: Re: [LML] Flight Training, Solution?
To: lml
Date: Wed, 11 May 2005 15:59:05 -0400
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Posted for "John W. Cox" <johnwcox@pacificnw.com>:

  Mike, how does a skilled pilot fail to set up for Best Glide, pass
  Landing at the nearest airport upon imminent mechanical issues and oh
  yes, set the prop for least drag during the process?  To me skill is the
  application of the correct flight set applied to the correct evaluation
  of a needed action in a timely manner. Skill can only be demonstrated
  through successful, repeated execution with properly scheduled and
  frequent training.   There are individuals who are self taught yet they
  do achieve the educational value desired.  They just don't get a second
  set of experienced eyes critiquing the proficiency.  I agree training
  might not be a solution to poor judgment but repetitive training with an
  experienced instructor can identify the deficiency and then the
  instructor/student team can continue working on it until it is no longer
  a factor.
  
  
  
  Evaluation, Introspection, Discussion and repeated training with
  correction to deficiencies is a good start.  I for one attended the High
  Performance School last September at Redmond and think that
  participation is a good start.  As a former DPE, I have seen a lot of
  "Joe bag of dozen doughnuts", fresh from FAA certification CFI's train a
  second generation CFI, who trains a third generation CFI, who then sends
  me an applicant who replicates quite well the dialog learned all the way
  back to Number #1.  Sometimes within 24 months.  Ask them a question of
  "What that means" or "What might happen If" and you get a blank stare
  all too often.  You all know the next phrase...."My Instructor never
  taught me that"... Right. Then I retort, "Do you have a copy of the
  latest PTS for this rating?".
  
  
  
  Shannon built an exceptional aircraft. He was meticulous and prideful as
  an owner... and for good reason.  I still have questions regarding the
  role of the supercharger in the series of events.  I wonder if a flying
  buddy could have spotted the issues and made a material change to the
  outcome.  I always offer to go with friends, yet too many do not want
  any evaluation, introspection or any constructive discussion.  And you
  know, as long as that's our attitude we will all continue to loose close
  friends.  Unfortunately, those who follow will pay the insurance rates
  necessary to correct those mistakes.
  
  
  
  I offer continuation of High Performance Initial and Recurrent Training
  as one option.  I am receptive to others.  I will not be complacent that
  Shannon's loss needs to be in vein. His presence to this group is sorely
  missed.
  
  
  
  John Cox