Have you ever had an instructor scream at you? Or slap your hand away from the controls? Or chatter in the cockpit so much you can’t think? In this piece veteran pilot Mike Jones delivers a candid, no-nonsense look at what makes flight training great—and when it's time to fire your instructor. It’s a delicate balance that instructors must find; between pushing a student past their comfort zone and avoiding reckless over-stress Jones reminds aviators that students are paying customers who deserve a quality, safe learning environment. This compelling essay highlights toxic teaching tactics and encourages student pilots of any age or skill level to take command of your cockpit education.
