PPL and CPL

[pacblue]

QUOTE (kiwibarguy @ Dec 10 2008, 03:47 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>

What were you flying Pacblue? That stall noise would make me a bit nervous. Good vid!

Cessna 152 aerobat ZK-JEN yea the stall horn was a bit unnerving especially when you keep pulling back when you hear it!!!

[bestpilotindaworld]

QUOTE (pacblue @ Dec 10 2008, 03:50 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>

Cessna 152 aerobat ZK-JEN yea the stall horn was a bit unnerving especially when you keep pulling back when you hear it!!!

Good times

[HardCorePawn]

woohoo!

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12/12/08      CPL Flight Navigation General      Pass      90

[HercFeend]

QUOTE (HardCorePawn @ Dec 16 2008, 11:06 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>

woohoo!

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12/12/08      CPL Flight Navigation General      Pass      90

Congrats man well done and apparently you're 3% the better navigator than me

[pacblue]

good stuff!! just got my PPL human factors back 100% and expecting PPL air tech within the next few days

[HardCorePawn]

QUOTE (pacblue @ Dec 17 2008, 12:52 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>

good stuff!! just got my PPL human factors back 100% and expecting PPL air tech within the next few days

grats mate... just realise you've set yourself a standard now

[pacblue]

QUOTE (HardCorePawn @ Dec 17 2008, 02:35 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>

grats mate... just realise you've set yourself a standard now

lol im not looking forward to air tech though i had 4 days to read the book and get it cramed in my head, i will be VERY surprised if i get the 70%.
But the good news is i was accepted into the club academy and that will take me through to CPL by the end of next year yay im happy about that.

[ardypilot]

I think I'll be referring to this topic a lot more frequently from now on- have just recieved confirmation that I've been accepted into Ardmore Flying School in 2009 where I'll be doing all the theory tests right at the beginning of my PPL and CPL training- 3 weeks of PPL Theory, 6 exams, then 10 more weeks of CPL Theory and 6 further exams, then 4 more weeks for IFR Theory, the exams for that in June, then some hands on flying. Hopefully getting it all out the way to begin with will work in my favor rather than possibly getting distracted along the way doing it part time...

[pois0n]

QUOTE (Trolly @ Dec 19 2008, 10:03 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>

I think I'll be referring to this topic a lot more frequently from now on- have just recieved confirmation that I've been accepted into Ardmore Flying School in 2009 where I'll be doing all the theory tests right at the beginning of my PPL and CPL training- 3 weeks of PPL Theory, 6 exams, then 10 more weeks of CPL Theory and 6 further exams, then 4 more weeks for IFR Theory, the exams for that in June, then some hands on flying. Hopefully getting it all out the way to begin with will work in my favor rather than possibly getting distracted along the way doing it part time...

Have you heard much about the standard of teaching/cost at AFS in comparison to other academies around the country?

[chopper_nut]

Most institutions have their own little quirks. For example, at NAC even though we are flying helicopters, we have to land on the prescribed runways. Im going to do something about that next year. More of a flight safety thing especially when you 'arnt allowed' to auto into wind most of the time.

[ardypilot]

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Have you heard much about the standard of teaching/cost at AFS in comparison to other academies around the country?[/quote]
I don't want to turn this thread into another AFS vs Massey/Airforce/Aero Club thread, as there are already enough of these here and on PPRUNE, however, I've spent a lot of time comparing different options and after weighing up all the pros and cons, this course stood out best for me.

[MeGoFlying]

Hi Gents,

Well well have decided that 09 is the year to be airbourne and I am going to take the plunge and to the "PPL"! Just wanted to get a few comments from you guys regarding it:

I am going to be using the Pilot Series books by Wally Watendorkg(Spelling) Are these any good? Are they the "industry standard"? or are there better publications out there?

Is it better to get the theory books first and study a few chapters before you go on your first PPL flight (so u dont look like a complete retard!)?

I am going to be studying through the CAC(canterbury aero club) have you heard anything good or bad about this training?

How do you select your trainer? Should it just be a matter of "clicking" in the air?

How many people actually get there PPL with 50 hours worth of training? what is the more realistic goal? 60? 70? (More from a costing prespective)

Ground school classes...should you attend? Or can the "books" normally get you through?

PPL exams...how tough? Do you have to be a straight A student? (School and I...didnt see eye to eye)

How do you guys like to structure your lessons? Little bit of book work...then fly? or fly then hit the books?


That will do it i think! Anymore info for a COMPLETE novice would be greatly recieved!

Thanks in advance...

Ryan

[pacblue]

best advice i can give you is get cracking with the exams mate, dont be like me and have 3 hours to go but 3 exams to go also. and the PPL exams are not too difficult at all, i left school in 5th form and passed each one so far. im full time at the aero club so spend the morning studying then a flight in the afternoon. but yeah STRONGLY recommend get your first exams out of the way ASAP. the pilot books have all the information you need for the tests.

[HercFeend]

CAC is a great place to learn - speak to Jay Peters the CFI there, if he doesn't run you through everything himself he'll get one of the many good instructors there to go through everything you need to know to get you under way.

The books you mention are the one most people use – they’re pretty good. Like with most things though it’s good to combine theoretical knowledge with practical experience it makes the learning experience more enjoyable and it sinks in better. The PPL exams themselves are pretty straight forward if you’ve read the books. I personally wouldn’t (and didn’t) bother with ground school – if you’re serious about flying you’ll have the determination and dedication to put the time in with your books.

Few people get their licence in the minimum time, I wouldn’t concern yourself with this ‘too much’ – depending on how often you can get to fly and or can afford to fly it may well take you about 12 months to get though it (this is very subjective of course – it may only take you 6 months or could take 2 years......). I would say aim to nail 1 exam a month starting now, that way you’ll be done in 6 month max, you’ll still be learning to fly most likely and you can concentrate fully on the latter stages of the practical without needing to be concerned about finishing exams. IMHO I would start with Aircraft Technical – it touches on many other subjects and gives you a good insight and overview into what you’re embarking on.

First and foremost though get your medical sorted (if you haven’t already), if you can’t get a medical your options are limited – spend your money on this first before buying books etc etc. CAC will tell you the same thing.

Have you considered IAANZ (also run from CAC), this is only relevant if you’re considering a career in aviation of course........

Hope this helps in some way.

See you ate the club!

[pois0n]

QUOTE (HercFeend @ Jan 6 2009, 12:31 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>

See you ate the club!

Don't eat me!

[Goose]

Hey guys, just want to say sorry to the guys in here i promised pointers to for their exam and then never delivered, my own IFR exams came up extremely quickly and with it a move back to Tauranga and Bay Flight. Hope you all did well!?! as for me im into my flying at bay flight international. Started yesterday and im moving through it fairly quickly, onto advanced stalling tomorrow and then onto circuits! has been fun so far although im useless on the radio calls and check lists! can never remember either of them. Had a couple of bad moments on my first couple of flights and because of flight sim i want to keep looking at my instruments rather than whats happening outside which i get told off for alot haha. All and All its going well tho!

[HercFeend]

QUOTE (pois0n @ Jan 6 2009, 02:38 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>

Don't eat me!

Why

[pois0n]

QUOTE (HercFeend @ Jan 6 2009, 03:38 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>

Why

Oh.. well then

What days/times are you usually at the club?

[HercFeend]

QUOTE (pois0n @ Jan 6 2009, 04:31 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>

Oh.. well then

What days/times are you usually at the club?

Over the next few weeks Tues & Thurs evenings from 17:00 and Saturday mornings - flying with MW.

[MeGoFlying]

Hey Guys,

Thanks for all that good info! Cant wait to get under way!! What is the essential equipment to bring? Do you always train in the PA32? And my final question is a pretty stoopid one but, Could you liken flying to riding a bike? Its just doing it over and over again!!

Ryan