CrayonBox Posted July 23, 2012 Share Posted July 23, 2012 What study books and materials did you use for reference? That is... To successfully pass your exams? I have read a microlight theory book i found online from the usa, and the microlight handbook 7th edition by Brian Cosgrove. But i feel like they are not sufficient. I still have inadequate knowledge about preflight, pretakeoff, telephony and the list goes on. Really appreciate your help here, thanks, Stewart. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Herm Posted July 23, 2012 Share Posted July 23, 2012 Hi Stewart. You have two good books to start with. I would suggest getting a ZGA radio operators handbook. Should be able to purchase them online. Your instructor should be able to supply you books or advise you of what and where you can get them. You instructor is your best guide for your current location and regulations. Regards Mardy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
.Evan. Posted July 23, 2012 Share Posted July 23, 2012 Have you read the John Brandon tutorials right here on Recreational Flying? http://www.recreationalflying.com/tutorials/ Very good reading! Helped me a lot. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
puddles_7 Posted July 23, 2012 Share Posted July 23, 2012 Hi Crayonbox, Just completed my Pilot Certificate and cross-country in the past couple of months. I found the books from the Dyson-Holland series were most relevant to the exams however book I keep returning to is the Jim Davis PPL. Throughout my journey I tried a few different publications and found what worked best for me. When I spoke to others they all had different favourites, however everyone who I contacted that had Jim Davis all loved it. In the end it is what will work best for you. Good Luck Puddles Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CrayonBox Posted July 23, 2012 Author Share Posted July 23, 2012 Thanks for all the answers so far. I will look into them. I have found it difficult to take onboard, understand and retain what I am being told 'while' flight training during the lesson. I would rather learn my theory on the ground, as I am sure is best and we all do. Also wanted to ask, are there any online Microlight (trike)/ Ultralight / Pilot Certificate practice exams? I found these to look as good as anything... http://www.microlightforum.com/showthread.php?2684-Mock-Exams Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark11 Posted July 31, 2012 Share Posted July 31, 2012 Hi Crayonbox,Just completed my Pilot Certificate and cross-country in the past couple of months. I found the books from the Dyson-Holland series were most relevant to the exams however book I keep returning to is the Jim Davis PPL. Throughout my journey I tried a few different publications and found what worked best for me. When I spoke to others they all had different favourites, however everyone who I contacted that had Jim Davis all loved it. In the end it is what will work best for you. Good Luck Puddles My favorite book is Jim Davis PPL. Weight shift control aircraft flying handbook from FAA- very good and free Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
boingk Posted August 1, 2012 Share Posted August 1, 2012 The Bob Tait series was good for me, straight forward with easy to follow diagrams that help you wrap your head around the concepts. Cheers - boingk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cscotthendry Posted August 2, 2012 Share Posted August 2, 2012 Thanks for all the answers so far. I will look into them.I have found it difficult to take onboard, understand and retain what I am being told 'while' flight training during the lesson. This is a Human Factor which affects us all in the early stages of our flying. It is (or should be) known to all flying instructors. Yet oddly, some instructors can't help themselves and seem to feel the need to fill all available instructor/student contact time with information flow. I found this with some of my instructors. It was obvious that they were very skilled/experienced pilots but they could not sit quietly while my mind processed all the information required to to keep the aircraft under control. Their incessant chatter only served to impede my flying progress whilst not achieving any advancement in my theory knowledge. IMO, If an instructor does this to you, ask him/her politely to give you some quiet time in the cockpit to concentrate. If you are not game to ask your instructor this and/or think it might not be recieved well, it's time to find another instructor. While I'm on my soapbox, I'll paraphrase from the guy who did get me in the air: A lot of people hit a point in their flying training where they think "this is not working, I can't do this" and give up. Anyone can learn to fly with persistance and discipline. For some it takes longer than others. There is no shame in this. If you keep at it, you will get there. When you hit that wall, talk to your instructor about it, don't just give up. I've blathered on about this because I wanted to fly all my life but never achieved it until the age of 58. This was because I was put off by a sequence of pretty ordinary instructors. That was long ago and a lot of improvements to instructing have been made since then (like Human Factors). Good luck with your training. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CrayonBox Posted August 2, 2012 Author Share Posted August 2, 2012 This is a Human Factor which affects us all in the early stages of our flying. It is (or should be) known to all flying instructors. Yet oddly, some instructors can't help themselves and seem to feel the need to fill all available instructor/student contact time with information flow. I found this with some of my instructors. It was obvious that they were very skilled/experienced pilots but they could not sit quietly while my mind processed all the information required to to keep the aircraft under control. Their incessant chatter only served to impede my flying progress whilst not achieving any advancement in my theory knowledge.IMO, If an instructor does this to you, ask him/her politely to give you some quiet time in the cockpit to concentrate. If you are not game to ask your instructor this and/or think it might not be recieved well, it's time to find another instructor. While I'm on my soapbox, I'll paraphrase from the guy who did get me in the air: A lot of people hit a point in their flying training where they think "this is not working, I can't do this" and give up. Anyone can learn to fly with persistance and discipline. For some it takes longer than others. There is no shame in this. If you keep at it, you will get there. When you hit that wall, talk to your instructor about it, don't just give up. I've blathered on about this because I wanted to fly all my life but never achieved it until the age of 58. This was because I was put off by a sequence of pretty ordinary instructors. That was long ago and a lot of improvements to instructing have been made since then (like Human Factors). Good luck with your training. Thank you Scott for your encouragement. Not to late for me yet then hey ;) My instructor doesn't chatchatchat. He just occasionally tries to help by explaining whats happening as we fly, it's just that as expected I can not take onboard and process while flying. But it gives me food for thought later when I can relax and think it over. My experience on Tuesday morning with 10kts was almost one to make me think 'I can't do this' and it's too hard. But my instructor knew I had had enough and we returned to land before it became way too much for me. Small steps! This is and will be quite a journey, and I enjoy a challenge! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
facthunter Posted August 2, 2012 Share Posted August 2, 2012 I don't believe that you can take much chatter when you are in the air, and flying the plane. The pre-flight briefing of a sequence , plus your own preparation should make most explanation in the air unnecessary. Too easy to be overloaded. Talking someone through a landing flare or a stall entry with prompts is a different matter. Nev Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark11 Posted August 25, 2012 Share Posted August 25, 2012 http://avstop.com/ac/weight_shift_control/ Thought I'd add this link, especially if you are weight shift pilot Regards Mark Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CrayonBox Posted August 26, 2012 Author Share Posted August 26, 2012 http://avstop.com/ac/weight_shift_control/Thought I'd add this link, especially if you are weight shift pilot Regards Mark Thanks Mark, I've got that and it is definitely one of the best. Only 4 sleeps to go.... And all will soon be revealed........... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roy Wales Posted September 13, 2012 Share Posted September 13, 2012 I guess all was well revealed Stewart?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CrayonBox Posted September 13, 2012 Author Share Posted September 13, 2012 I guess all was well revealed Stewart?? Yes my new xt912 see avatar Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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