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Walter & Group...
>From Joe Libeu:
All, good discussion, here is a positive take. A couple of years ago, a individual testing for his MCI that I had worked with was at the conclave and passing with flying colors. It came to the distance cast and there was a head wind, the lead tester asked him twice if he wanted to change direction. First cast, short, lead tester asked if he wanted change direction, a decline by the individual, second cast, short. Lead asked again, much more firmly this time and the candidate said yes and passed with a 90 plus cast. So, with all this said, the testers want you to past and one should listen to them when they make suggestions.
Joe
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[GH] When I am testing a good candidate who false a bit short on his back cast, sometimes I'll simply suggest that on the next attempt he should watch his back cast. Usually works well.
Gordy
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[GH] We often borrow the techniques of teaching and testing used by other sport and commercial disciplines. Jerry Puckett speaks to this:
>From Jerry Puckett:
Sir Gordy,
Bernie Lyons, Norte Dame graduate, Director of Flight Training, Pan American World Airways, at the beginning of B-737 upgrade sat our class down and started with these statements. "Of course this a challenging time with your training but I must say, I want you to do well, I will do anything to help you do well. If you do not do well I will consider that as personal failure. I do not believe in nor accept personal failure."
Needless to say that set the tone where the class flourished and I adopted Captain's Bernie's approach in my training as Simulator Instructor for Southwest Airlines. Every session started with the human aspect and I would not proceed with any perceived tension on part of an airman. Part of my briefing dealt with me. " If I say and do anything confusing let's stop the simulator and talk, I am here to learn with you and not get in your way." Another part of the briefing dealt with areas of concern that they needed to work on, hence followed a discussion on weak areas and how they wanted to handle their time in the simulator. Ownership is a powerful learning tool.
Les is so on target--SMILE--and I might add-- HUMOR-- as well. One of my favorite ways to start a sim session was to draw a V-Formation of ducks on the chalk board and proceed to say, you are a very intelligent group of Aviators, can you tell me why one of the lines in the formation is longer than the other? After some really intelligent comments I would say, remember keep it simple---long pause---the answer is---there are more ducks in the longer line. Yea, I agree, boo, hiss, groan!
Another one I used was , "it is automatic failure if I wake up and find you asleep."
The examiners I have observed giving casting tests are as professional as any profession I have experienced. I have watched Bob Jacklin, Molly Semenik, and Jeff Wagner
give CCI tests. My observations were that they were excellent in their administration and set a positive tone before the test was given. Those who passed earned it, and part of it was because the Examiners brought out the best in the candidates.
You are right about Tom White. I continue to give thanks for Tom, Al, and Mel's immense teaching gifts. I also put you in that group of the best of the best and for that and your excellent efforts, my everlasting thanks!
The reason for the last statement is the importance I place on well deserved PRAISE. Genuine praise, I think, has the power to bring out the best in the human spirit; works well on little love starved me.
Loved the poem by Eager Guest--thanks.
To close with a short one of mine:
FRAGRANCE
Roses for a season
Gratitude---
Bouquets forever.
Great threads, thanks gentlemen,
Soft winds and easy casting!
CCI Jerry Puckett and
Retarded, oops, Retired Airline Pilot,
Gerald L. Puckett
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