Plain English Meaning
A critique is when an instructor goes through what the student just did, talks about what went well and what didn't, explains the reasons, and helps the student do better next time.
Full Definition
In aviation instruction, a critique is a structured review by the instructor of a student's performance during or after a lesson, designed to reinforce what was done correctly, identify errors, explain why those errors occurred, and guide the student toward improvement. A critique is instructional, not merely evaluative — its purpose is learning, not grading.
Context Anchor
Used in flight training after a lesson, practice flight, oral assessment, or ground training session.
Derivation
From the Greek 'kritikē', meaning 'the art of judging.' In everyday speech 'critique' often sounds like criticism, but in instruction it is a balanced review covering strengths and weaknesses, with the of .