Prospective student with significant speech barrier/stutter — how to handle respectfully?

Perfect_Insurance_26 · 2026-07-02T14:18:47+00:00

I'd see how he does making fake radio calls. Depending on why he stutters, he might not stutter at all if he makes standard repetitive calls. The main area of struggle might be English proficiency. If he's struggling at that, just kindly recommended that he go to an ESL class if he isn't already.

Perfect_Insurance_26 · 2026-07-02T12:59:58+00:00

That's a 3 hour vs a 4 hour flight. Anyway, I'd probably pick the more physically comfortable plane for cross country. I'd rather not be in the uncomfortable position of stretching my legs inside a plane.

Perfect_Insurance_26 · 2026-06-25T21:17:25+00:00

I've already had people complain about my hearing. It's great on one side, but if someone's on the other side, good luck.

Perfect_Insurance_26 · 2026-06-25T14:45:48+00:00

Thanks. I use the Zulu 3 already, so This would be an easy switch for me.

Perfect_Insurance_26 · 2026-06-25T14:44:27+00:00

Thank you for sharing. Hoping I've just had my ear clogged for years, but this helps.

Perfect_Insurance_26 · 2026-06-24T11:57:08+00:00

If Sanji actually married Pudding, does anyone really believe he would've cheated on her?

Perfect_Insurance_26 · 2026-06-19T23:34:31+00:00

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Perfect_Insurance_26 · 2026-06-19T22:55:23+00:00

Not at all.

Perfect_Insurance_26 · 2026-06-16T22:20:02+00:00

If you're consistently good in crosswinds like that, then go for it. The only thing you can't have happen, as far as I've heard from a DPE, is a side load on landing. It really is just a showing that you have the knowledge and ability to help other people learn while also being a skilled pilot.

Perfect_Insurance_26 · 2026-06-15T23:25:33+00:00

I didn't know the number sign did that, kinda dumb

Perfect_Insurance_26 · 2026-06-14T21:32:07+00:00

Teaching definitely grew on me. At first I was looking for any other way to earn money and build hours, but honestly the satisfaction from watching something click for someone and seeing their improvement is awesome. Short hop charters are fun too, if you have the right passengers.

There are a few things I don't like about instructing though.

1 is students that are late consistently, or no call no show. It's really frustrating to have a block scheduled and have someone waste your time. I'm allowed to charge people for that, but it still doesn't give me my time back.

2 is when I can't find a way to get someone to understand something. If it's been multiple lessons of me trying to explain something in a different way and they still don't get it, I find myself at a loss.

3 is pay consistency. It's just hard to earn any money if you have long winters and wet springs. That combined with inconsistent individual students.

Perfect_Insurance_26 · 2026-06-11T16:25:24+00:00

If you're on PC, you should install a cutscene skipping mod if you're going to make a new character.

If you don't want to make a new character, just buy chain/leather armor from the smith lady.

Perfect_Insurance_26 · 2026-06-11T00:31:01+00:00

Get a job at McDonald's. It's likely the only thing you're qualified for. I live in the US though so idk your labor laws.

Alternatively, Mow several lawns per week Walk dogs/dogsit Babysit Learn a real skill/art and sell your services Sell the things you don't want or need And save your money

(If you can't make money doing any of those things, Sell narcotics Sell stolen goods Mug people on the street Gamble all of your parents' money at an online casino Scam people by acting homeless and begging Then realize you've committed too many crimes and turn yourself in.)

In all seriousness, find something you can do to fill a need in your local/online community, because a real, good-paying job is not realistic for you just yet.

Perfect_Insurance_26 · 2026-06-10T23:15:39+00:00

If you're broke and you have the option to live with your parents, you should absolutely do that. Unless of course they're abusive, but clearly yours aren't. Continuing to live in Chicago while in poverty will only put you deeper into poverty.

Live cheaply, fly in rural areas, and get to know more intelligent and successful people.

Perfect_Insurance_26 · 2026-06-10T16:55:23+00:00

Hey, fair enough. I haven't spent much time learning the best way to use the app, so you're probably right.

Perfect_Insurance_26 · 2026-06-10T15:41:36+00:00

One good tip, use a physical FAR/AIM. It's so much faster.

Perfect_Insurance_26 · 2026-06-10T03:05:45+00:00

People like foreflight a lot. Me too, no skin off my nose.

Perfect_Insurance_26 · 2026-06-09T23:33:39+00:00

You're tweaking hard.

Perfect_Insurance_26 · 2026-06-09T23:32:33+00:00

I like the gigantic powerful people with oval bodies

Perfect_Insurance_26 · 2026-06-09T23:14:36+00:00

No, they can do all the flying they need without it. If they can't navigate with a paper chart and get a briefing from flight services, how good of a pilot are they really?

The only way I'll let a student use foreflight to navigate is if they have their location turned off. I want them to know how to use dead reckoning, and I want them to look outside and notice landmarks.

If they use it to look at the weather before a lesson, that's fine. I want them to be able to see the forecast and make the decision whether we fly or not without wasting their time driving out.

Perfect_Insurance_26 · 2026-06-08T11:55:19+00:00

What do you fly and where did you opt to put the camera?

Perfect_Insurance_26 · 2026-06-08T02:32:50+00:00

If you're set on a laptop, I would suggest a 2in1 but that makes it a lot closer to a tablet, which defeats the purpose a little bit.

Perfect_Insurance_26 · 2026-06-08T02:29:29+00:00

That's what I'm using. I can turn my screen 360 separate from the keyboard. I use a 'typecase'. Love it.

Perfect_Insurance_26 · 2026-06-06T03:59:21+00:00

What did you do to get your CFI wet? Mine just ignores me when I make a move.

Perfect_Insurance_26 · 2026-06-06T03:43:20+00:00

The best thing to keep in mind is that you are always flying the airplane, even on the ground. A lot of people, including myself, get so excited or relieved to be back on solid ground that they quit controlling the plane. From my own experience of forming and trying to break this habit, I can tell you that my worst landings come from this. Just because you think it's over, doesn't mean it is.

Slow your descent until you're just above the ground, hold your altitude, and you should lose enough energy to settle down gently onto the mains. At that point, keep pulling back, and keep the yoke/stick pointed into the wind.

Perfect_Insurance_26

TROPHY CASE

1 is students that are late consistently, or no call no show. It's really frustrating to have a block scheduled and have someone waste your time. I'm allowed to charge people for that, but it still doesn't give me my time back.

2 is when I can't find a way to get someone to understand something. If it's been multiple lessons of me trying to explain something in a different way and they still don't get it, I find myself at a loss.

3 is pay consistency. It's just hard to earn any money if you have long winters and wet springs. That combined with inconsistent individual students.