May 30, 201016 yr Hi all,Today my flight instructor recommended studying for the written. I'd like to forego ground school if possible - would prefer an at-your-own-pace course, preferably a well-put-together software course.Can you make any recommendations / critiques?[edit: I LIKE illustrations!]FWIW I have read some go a little more into explaining/understanding, and I'm all for that...Thanks,Andrew H e l p k e e p A V S I M f l y i n g
May 30, 201016 yr I am currently a student pilot, and I am mainly using the King Schools video training (online version). I love it. I also have the Jeppesen Private Pilot Training Kit. I do highly recommend King though. My father learned via King Schools videos (VHS tapes back then) back in the late 1980's.-m@ Matt Salo - Minneapolis, MN, USA (KMSP & KFCM) - My Flight Blog * PP-ASEL / 1981 C172P & 1982 C172P * Virtual Pilots Association
May 30, 201016 yr ASA Prepware is also a good choice + FAA Instrument handbook Ed OcampoStaff ReviewerAVSIM Online[email protected]Fly DC Jets
May 31, 201016 yr Hi.For the written, go for Glime, to really get it all, later, get the FAA books. TV
May 31, 201016 yr Hi.For the written, go for Glime, to really get it all, later, get the FAA books. TVAgreed Gleim is what I have always used. Faa books are also excellent. Geofa WANTED DEAD OR ALIVE-the best Flight Sim!
May 31, 201016 yr Not software recommendations, but possibly of interest...I used this series of books, which are a fairly standard choice for UK PPL students: http://www.amazon.co.uk/Air-Pilots-Manual-...g/dp/1843360640 However, they are geared towards CAA/JAR stuff so they are probably not the best choice for you since you are in the USA, so I'd go with what your fellow US fliers have recommended if I were you. Although if anyone happens to be an aviation study bookworm, they are worth a read, as they are nonetheless very informative.For an IMC Rating, or just an idea of what that entails if you are on the basic PPL, this is a good one, but again, only really suitable for UK study: http://www.amazon.co.uk/s/ref=nb_sb_noss?u...p;x=13&y=17If all that studying is driving you nuts and you want some light relief that is still quite informative for pilots, then I'd also recommend this book, which is great fun: http://www.amazon.co.uk/Cloudspotters-Guid...5281&sr=1-1Al Alan Bradbury Check out my youtube flight sim videos: Here
May 31, 201016 yr +1 ASA Prepware or Gleim's software.I used both and found that both are equal. So whichever is cheapest. ___________________________________________________________________________________ Zachary Waddell -- Caravan Driver -- Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/zwaddell Avsim ToS Avsim Screenshot Rules
June 2, 201016 yr Author Thanks everyone.In looking at these and searching around, someone recommended the prep software from Dauntless Aviation.Anyone try this? Demo seems pretty decent, but I don't know anyone who's used it. Pretty good interface, too. Will be making a decision this week.cheers,Andrew H e l p k e e p A V S I M f l y i n g
June 4, 201016 yr Author Quick note:Got the Dauntless aviation program for $35. Pretty well produced. The interface is a little clunky as far as setting it up goes, but it's also pretty flexible. I like that you can choose which subjects (or combination thereof) such as Maps and Charts or Instrumentation and Avionics.It doesn't really teach, though the answers have an explanation included and are pretty helpful.Andrew H e l p k e e p A V S I M f l y i n g
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