The Liberty XL2 is a great trainer whether you’re working on your private pilots license or your instrument rating. It’s 500nm range makes it great for all sorts of flying after you’ve passed your checkride. A very technologically advanced but economical aircraft that’s fun to fly.
A complete and very in-depth look at the Comm1 VFR radio simulator. This tool is designed to teach and reinforce your radio communications skills while flying under VFR conditions. It’s not a CD or DVD, but rather software you install on your computer and actually interact with in the same way you would with controllers when you’re flying. This is designed to be used with a headset and boom mic.
Many pilots will use a checklist as a set of instructions, carefully going through each step one at a time before moving on to the next one. This may seem like it would be the most thorough procedure, but it’s extremely easy to accidentally skip an item and never realize it.
Most student pilots are extremely nervous about using a working radio and have never given a second thought to what they would do if they didn’t have it. First of all, R-E-L-A-X. There are thousands of aircraft flying everyday who never use radios. There are steps and processes you can go through to ensure a safe landing at a controlled airport.
Books, videos, and other pilot supplies won’t be your biggest expense as a student pilot. But, if you spend some time shopping around, can save a good amount of money. I’ve done most of the work for you already and have found the absolute cheapest source for almost everything you’re going to need as a student pilot. You may be surprised when you find out who truly has the most affordable pilot supplies online.
Flight schools will have you do all of your flight planning on a paper sectional and hand write your Navigation Log. Once you’ve earned your private pilot certificate, you’ll have a new set of tools you can use to plan your flight. It’s very important you learn how to plan your flights by hand before [...]