FAA Fundamentals of Instructing (FOI)Planning Instructional Activity and Instructor ResponsibilitiesMedium
As part of planning each flight lesson, an instructor schedules time immediately after landing to discuss what was accomplished, reinforce correct techniques, and identify areas needing improvement before the next lesson. This planned activity is best described as the instructor's responsibility to conduct a...
- Apostflight critique
- Bstage check
- Cpre-solo written examination
- Dcourse objective review
Show answer & explanationAnswer & explanation
Correct answer: A. postflight critique
A postflight critique (debrief) is a planned part of every lesson in which the instructor and student discuss performance, reinforce correct actions, and identify areas for improvement. This differs from a stage check, which is a separate evaluation event, and from course objectives, which are broader planning statements.
Why the other options are wrong
- B. A stage check is a separate evaluation event, typically with another instructor.
- C. The pre-solo written exam is a separate regulatory requirement under 61.87.
- D. Course objective review is not a standard debrief activity term.
Postflight Critique
A planned discussion immediately after a lesson in which the instructor reviews performance, reinforces correct technique, and identifies areas for improvement.
- Should be planned as part of every lesson, not left to chance
- Reinforces learning while the experience is fresh
- Distinct from formal evaluations like stage checks
Memory trick: Debrief while the flight is still fresh in the student's mind.