Definition
A structured discussion held immediately after a training flight in which the instructor and learner go over what happened during the flight, identify what was done well, address errors or areas for improvement, and confirm the learner's understanding of the lesson objectives.
Plain English
A talk after the flight where the instructor and student go through what happened, what worked, what didn't, and what to focus on next time.
Context Anchor
Used in flight training after the airplane is parked and the flight is complete, often before the next lesson is planned.
Derivation
Post comes from Latin meaning 'after.' Flight is the act of flying. Review comes from Latin re- ('again') and videre ('to see') -- literally 'to look at again.' So a postflight review is 'looking again at what happened after the flight.'
Why Pilots Care
Helps solidify learning and identify areas for improvement, reducing the risk of repeating mistakes.
Intuition Check
A postflight review is not just casual chatting after a flight. It is a guided look back at the flight so the learner can understand performance and improve the next time.
Example Sentence 1
During the postflight review, the instructor walked through the crosswind landing and asked the learner what could have been adjusted on final approach.
Example Sentence 2
As the learner gained experience, they conducted the postflight review independently while the instructor listened and asked clarifying questions.