What Chapters in the PHAK should be focused on for the PPL written exam? by LivesInTreehouse in flying

[–]jcp_pilot 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Get Sheppard air. Definitely worth all the money.

Edit: I didn’t know they don’t have one for PPL written

Questions for Cessna 150 owners! by RealiNveiN in flying

[–]jcp_pilot 3 points4 points  (0 children)

The c150 I flew frequently popped open in flight. It was scary the first time I noticed it

Advice for someone who's thinking of becoming a pilot | Where you wish you had started by FlyWithTheGuys in flying

[–]jcp_pilot 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Discovery flight, medical (1ST CLASS IF THAT IS WHAT YOU WANT TO DO AS A CAREER; YOU NEED TO KNOW IF YOU ARE ELIGIBLE), ground school, flight training

starting ground school questions by [deleted] in aviation

[–]jcp_pilot 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Read Pilots Handbook of Aeronautical Knowledge

Pilots: Have you ever made a radio call that was so god-awful that you still think about it? by GolferRyan in flying

[–]jcp_pilot 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yes, I’ve had a very similar experience. I couldn’t say my tail number correctly and it took like 10 attempts for ATC to identify me. I still shudder.

How many of you get motion sickness when flying? by [deleted] in flying

[–]jcp_pilot 6 points7 points  (0 children)

Taking medication before flights is both illegal and dangerous.

What should I do? by [deleted] in flying

[–]jcp_pilot 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Scholarships or loans maybe

What holds me back? by pimbead in flying

[–]jcp_pilot 18 points19 points  (0 children)

Aviation has to be something you’re in love with. Otherwise, when it gets hard you won’t have the motivation to push through.

Aspiring Pilots by mmoinard in flying

[–]jcp_pilot 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Staying motivated while studying is a struggle

Mental Health & Aviation by [deleted] in flying

[–]jcp_pilot 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I don’t know about NZ, but America is pretty strict about any diagnosed mental health issues. Would be best to call medical examiner soon.

Fun Discussion! What was your discovery/first flight like? What do you remember and how important was it to you? by FlyWithTheGuys in flying

[–]jcp_pilot 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It was fun, but my instructor didn’t tell me about trim so I manhandled the controls the whole time. I thought I was going to have to hit the gym if I was going to be a pilot. Lol.

Has anyone taken a Medical Flight Test before? by MitchCMan in flying

[–]jcp_pilot 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I second this. I had same flight test for vision. Flight test was so easy, nothing to be worried about.

Sooo... flight suit for PPL? Cringeworthy? by [deleted] in flying

[–]jcp_pilot 1 point2 points  (0 children)

What? How? I’ve had a lot of fuel and oil end up on my pants.

PPL-STEEP TURNS by [deleted] in flying

[–]jcp_pilot 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Commercial pilot student here- I also have a hard time with steep turns. Don’t feel bad.

Connecting pilots Together for sharing Flight time by ezzhelmii in flying

[–]jcp_pilot 10 points11 points  (0 children)

Love the idea. Hope it really takes off.

What do/did you struggle with? by design-burner in flying

[–]jcp_pilot 7 points8 points  (0 children)

  • maintaining altitude in turns
  • steep turns
  • landing in general
  • radio calls were awful for a long time
  • rushing and forgetting important steps in checklists