Offensive instructor
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Offensive instructor
Hello
I am just starting flying lesson. My problem is that the instructor has very offensive odors from his body. I cannot stand it for one whole hour in this C172 - any longer. I am embarased to say something. Should I switch to a difference school? What can I do?
Thankyou
I am just starting flying lesson. My problem is that the instructor has very offensive odors from his body. I cannot stand it for one whole hour in this C172 - any longer. I am embarased to say something. Should I switch to a difference school? What can I do?
Thankyou
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Better yet, tell the CFI. S/He should be able to take it from there and you don't have to risk your relationship with this instructor. It's not a pleasant thing for a CFI to have to do (believe me), but it IS their job.
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Nothing worse than a grumpy instructor...talk to him or someone else before another flight. Grumpy instructors can make you start not enjoying flying and more inmportantly it can be a waste of precious dollars
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Whoa, do you even know what we're talking about? We're talking about stinky instructors.Killer Klown wrote:Grumpy instructors can make you start not enjoying flying and more inmportantly it can be a waste of precious dollars
Anyways, if you talk to the CFI to switch instructors, at least tell the CFI the truth about why you are switching. Then something can be done about the odour. Chances are, the instructor doesn't realize this is a problem, and would likely do something about it if told. There have been times after long sweaty hours of instructing on hot days, that I have been concerned about my smell. That's when there's no choice but an italian shower!
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On your next walk around/pre-flight check, stash a dozen or so of these about the cockpit (make sure you take them out of the wrapper):
just kiddin ya.. if you're shy, you might try sendiing a polite note to the CFI explaining this problem.?
just kiddin ya.. if you're shy, you might try sendiing a polite note to the CFI explaining this problem.?
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LOL! Who knows how the guy might take it. I personally would want someone to tell me if I smell or my breath is bad. You're doing the guy a favour anyway. If he doesn't like it, then go to someone else. He is a professional and should act like one (that means no BO, and well dressed)LT wrote:Shit your pants, and if he has the nerves to tell you anything, tell him, "you too buddy." fart
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I have trouble figuring out why students feel that they have to stick with one instructor. They are customers first and foremost! If they are not happy with any aspect of the instruction be it stink or attitude then change instructors. Don't worry about hurting their feelings by saying "I'd rather fly with someone else". If they can't deal with the rejection..too bad!
Putting money into aviation is like wiping before you poop....it just don't make sense!
maybe he just took my advicecedarjet wrote: here's a real problem, what if its the other way around. I've got a student who just reeeeks! i can see myself flying with the window open year round....
lt wrote:Shit your pants, and if he has the nerves to tell you anything, tell him, "you too buddy."
Sounds like real training for your first job... That is if you are lucky enough to find a job up north, after training. You wouldn't believe how bad some of the odors I have had in my airplane.... and I'm not only talking about some first nations people, some of the white people can be just as bad.
I don't want to offened anyone, it is the truth though.
I don't want to offened anyone, it is the truth though.
We have a 150 in our fleet. On a hot day.....you can really smell the students!! What about the students who wear the fake stettson you buy from avon??
...my question is this; How much dose a gallon of perfume weigh?? For weight and ballance purposes. Its not in the AIP.
...my question is this; How much dose a gallon of perfume weigh?? For weight and ballance purposes. Its not in the AIP.
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I fly because it releases my mind from the tyrony of petty things.
Just fight fire with fire.
Fire up the old garlic and anchovies and other smells.
Eat lots of beans and fart a lot. Smell like anchovey cunts in heat.
Maybe the instructor will ask to be reassigned and problem solved.
Fire up the old garlic and anchovies and other smells.
Eat lots of beans and fart a lot. Smell like anchovey cunts in heat.
Maybe the instructor will ask to be reassigned and problem solved.
The average pilot, despite the somewhat swaggering exterior, is very much capable of such feelings as love, affection, intimacy and caring.
These feelings just don't involve anyone else.
These feelings just don't involve anyone else.