Younger Certified Flight Instructor

The author of the article, CFI to CFI, discusses the situation in which a younger Certified Flight Instructor teaches an older student. These adult students are interested in learning to fly as a hobby or as an asset to their business. A professional instructor will assist an older student on their aviation journey. Adult students have more experience with success and failure in their lives, expect to be treated as they are used to being treated by their peers, and expect a certain level of competence and professionalism from their flight instructor. Adult learners expect their younger intelligent flight instructors to be knowledgeable in the subject or area he is teaching. As a younger teacher you must present the material clearly and be capable