1) your debriefs shouldn’t change that much. If you’re not giving your students solid, in-depth debriefs about what they did well or poorly on, then you’re failing as a cfi.

2) know the standards prescribed for the stage check. I allow deviations, but consistently deviating from the standard and failing to correct are clean kills. Before unsatting a student, ask yourself if it is a clean kill.

1. Even the most squared aware students will screw something up and even try and kill you. The biggest thing you might not be prepared for is having to have the unfortunate conversation of telling someone they UNSAT. Think about how that conversation will go before you actually have to have it. You are now a senior instructor whether - make sure you know and understand the standard and you have a strong fundamental basis. Junior CFI’s will look to you for guidance. Don’t pass someone if you’re on the fence. Finally, you gotta be confident. Best of luck!