Guillaume “G” Maillet preflight prior to a flight Day 2
Alex Leal of Laredo, Texas with RHC Chief Instructor Guillaume “G” Maillet
68 May/June 2024
Day 2 started with the same positive vibe that closed out the first day. Pilot knowledge and proficiency continued to be the core theme. We started with a list of environmental factors that affect the safety of flight, and why those topics are important for instructors to know and adequately teach. Near and dear to me, the discussion of weather was covered – not any boring weather theory, but more on the importance of teaching the various available weather products and the importance of “trigger points” for making consistent personal minimums. This resonated with me because of the overall weakness I see as a DPE regarding weather from applicants of all certificate-seeking levels.