Just a few ideas...

Begin the training with the end goal in mind. Not the goal of obtaining an
IFR ticket, but the goal of training a student to be a safe, smart, and
capable IFR pilot. Make sure the student knows this is the goal and that
you'll be there to help him/her for how ever long it takes. When he/she
reaches that goal, the checkride will be a piece of cake.

The first lesson should be used to establish the proper mindset and attitude
for IFR flight. Explain the different requirements of IFR vs VFR, why they
are different, and what happens if you don't follow the rules. Establish a
list of the things that you will do EVERY time he/she flys IFR. Make sure
the student understands why it is important to do these things consistently
and methodically. Normal VFR procedures need to be modified and adapted for
IFR flight. Things like a more complete IFR type pre-flight, single pilot
IFR cockpit organization, IFR weather and alternate considerations etc.

Emphasize situational awareness. You have to know where you are in order to
get to where you want to be.

Take the student's particular circumstances, personality, and capabilities
into consideration and establish personal minimums for the training flights,
this should help transfer the personal minimum idea onward after he gets his
ticket.

Turn, time, twist, throttle, talk. Have the student get used to talking to
him/herself, or act like they are talking to you, about what is happening
now and what should happen next. What are the next 3 things that need to
happen?

Jim


"Gene Whitt" wrote in message
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Y'All,
I am reworking my IFR instructional program for a very special student and
would appreciate any student/instructor suggestions
before submitting my entry.

Gene Whitt




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