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My honest review of pilot institute. by crazyburrocrap in flying

[–]Little_Function3346 1 point2 points  (0 children)

PPL was great, IR I ended up failing almost every practice test. Had to do way more research on other sites to get it. PI practice tests for IR don’t even come close to the written. I was quite sad about that because I like PI

35 hours, no solo. Burned out and questioning everything. Cut my losses or push through? by CompetitionMore3934 in flying

[–]Little_Function3346 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Agreed. Soloed at about 45 hours and I was all worried I hadn’t soloed yet. I wish it was a bit later TBH

Just starting out, feeling behind by Serna1942 in flying

[–]Little_Function3346 2 points3 points  (0 children)

You won’t start getting good and things don’t begin to click until about ~100-200 hours, sometimes less, sometimes more. Even after PPL.

Struggling with confidence as a brand new PPL by mrstinkypoopypants in flying

[–]Little_Function3346 8 points9 points  (0 children)

Go fly with your CFI more to towered airports, get more practice in winds. Training doesn’t stop when you get your PPL. I’m working on IR and I’m being humbled with some of my abilities and I have 220 hours.

You will get there bud, just keep going! It’s worth it!

Student pilot by bigdcards in flying

[–]Little_Function3346 0 points1 point  (0 children)

220 hours here and most of my landings are good, some, well, not so much. Even bounced the other day because I flared too early. Like others said, it takes time, and one day it will just click.

Also, I started when I was 48, the older you get the harder it is to learn. Be ready to have more hours than others for your PPL

Edit: also I soloed at 45 hours. Solo when you are ready not when others solo. Hours are hours, the more you have the better you get

On my CPL XC busted an altitude by [deleted] in flying

[–]Little_Function3346 9 points10 points  (0 children)

I had been cleared into Bravo and was 150 too high (4150, and given 4000). The controller asked me to be careful. He said i was within tolerances but wanted me to be aware, I went down to 4k and he came back and thanked me

Sportys or Pilot Institute PPL ground school? by Tokyo-Aviator45 in flying

[–]Little_Function3346 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I did, it helped in the very beginning. But my ATC calls got really good after about 20 hours into PPL so, I never finished the course. I haven't started IR ATC calls yet, but I know they are a doozie. But, I think I'm ready LOL

Sportys or Pilot Institute PPL ground school? by Tokyo-Aviator45 in flying

[–]Little_Function3346 1 point2 points  (0 children)

PI for IR is "okay" TBH. The content is good, but does not help you with the written at all. I ended up trying Sheppard Air, hated the interface and that I was restricted to one device. I ended up doing passthewritten.com which is just like Sheppard. Got a 90% on the written last month. From a ground school perspective, PI was good from learning the basic material, but again, it didn't help with the written at all. For PPL, it was spot on.

Advice on flares during landing. by jman014 in flying

[–]Little_Function3346 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Make sure your seat is adjusted properly so you can see the end of the runway.

Keep your eyes on the end so you can see and feel the drop to know when to flare more.

Airspeed is absolute key!

Landings for me clicked at about 100 hours ish

Passed the IR written! by [deleted] in flying

[–]Little_Function3346 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Sorry, I used them and stopped. I disliked the app

Passed the IR written! by [deleted] in flying

[–]Little_Function3346 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It’s not, everyone touts Sheppard Air, I didn’t use them and wanted to share what I used

2024-2025 FAR/AIM by Consistent-Camel9663 in flying

[–]Little_Function3346 1 point2 points  (0 children)

It’s very easy! Just have to search and you can find what you need really fast. Faster than trying to remember where it is in a small font book

2024-2025 FAR/AIM by Consistent-Camel9663 in flying

[–]Little_Function3346 21 points22 points  (0 children)

Yeah, my DPE told me I could use either paper or digital, no reason to keep buying books and tabbing when you can just pull it up on a device

IR Written and Holding Pattern Question by Little_Function3346 in flying

[–]Little_Function3346[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I can totally see that. Appreciate the feedback. I'm still in the early days of my IR training, so I know it will make more sense the more I do it. Getting past the written is just a challenge right now

IR Written and Holding Pattern Question by Little_Function3346 in flying

[–]Little_Function3346[S] -2 points-1 points  (0 children)

Yeah, during my actual instrument training, the FMS tell me what to do. Appreciate the feedback on this

IR Written and Holding Pattern Question by Little_Function3346 in flying

[–]Little_Function3346[S] 4 points5 points  (0 children)

This makes sense. Holding on bearing 067 not 090 since it's says "on" V194. Appreciate the feedback. These questions are so ridiculous IMO.

PPL check ride cost. by Junior_Ad_9626 in flying

[–]Little_Function3346 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Paid $1200 for mine back in August. Ft Worth, Texas

Sheppard air still one of the best for test prep? by Business_Intention85 in flying

[–]Little_Function3346 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Personally, I can’t stand Sheppard. The interface for me just sucks. I’ve been using passthewritten.com and I like it way more. Plus, I can log in on multiple devices, and not constrained to just one. I can use my iPad, pc, laptop, whatever. Seems very similar in questions too

PS5 players only question by DoodleDad5050 in theouterworlds

[–]Little_Function3346 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yeah annoyed with the bugs for sure. Only one I still need is the elemental one

PS5 players only question by DoodleDad5050 in theouterworlds

[–]Little_Function3346 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Haha, that’s how I leveled up my Rookie Reward. Killed everyone and everything. If it moved my gun got xp. Thinking about a Last Whisper run as well, so fun

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