Definition
An instructional setting in which a single instructor works directly with a single student, allowing the lesson plan, pace, and feedback to be tailored to that individual learner.
Plain English
Just one instructor and one student, working together. The lesson is shaped around that student's needs rather than a group's.
Context Anchor
Seen in lesson planning and flight training discussions, especially when comparing individual instruction with group instruction.
Why Pilots Care
Allows the instructor to tailor feedback and pacing to the individual student’s needs, improving skill acquisition in complex tasks like aircraft handling.
Intuition Check
One-on-one training does not mean casual or unplanned training. It is still structured instruction, just focused on one student at a time.
Example Sentence 1
Because primary flight instruction is one-on-one training, the CFI adjusted the lesson plan when the student struggled with crosswind landings.
Example Sentence 2
Lesson plans often include one-on-one training segments before moving the student into more complex scenarios.