Training notes

[Guest burbles1]

Has anyone thought of putting together various training notes, or would like to see more detailed info on particular topics suitable for students? Are there any shortcomings in the current offering of BAK/PPL workbooks from various providers? Would you prefer notes online or printed?

 

I'm asking on behalf of a forumite and would like to get some initial responses. Could be a useful long-term publishing project for RA-Aus.

 

 

[Guest Toally87]

burbles,

 

have you seen whats at flybetter.com.au, fairly comprehensive and a great read

 

i'd have a look if you haven't already.

 

highly recomended

 

Toally

 

 

[djpacro]

and the Tutorials at Recreational Flying right here.

 

 

[Bryon]

One of the things that I found lacking is an in depth tutorial on how to interpret maps such as the erc-l, the fia boundaries etc on a VNC, the correct radio listening frequencies to use etc. There is a lot of info on procedures, but not much on how to glean the info you need from the maps

 

 

[Guest DJH]

These pages make interesting reading........John.

 

Iain Hosking - Flying Training

 

 

[facthunter]

reference books.

 

There has never been a perfect and complete set of books, to study. I have been flying since 1958 and still read and learn from books such as Noel kruse's "Fly Better". and any other SERIOUS offerings. Ian Hoskings contribution (prev post) looks interesting (Stalling 2, I agree with totally.). I am convinced you can only really learn to fly in an aerobatic capable plane, so at least try to get some time in one with someone who knows what to do and is not just intent on scaring you and showing you how good he/she is..

 

Doing a lot of your own notes and diagrams will help you retain the knowledge and be useful for revision, (provided they are updated)./ Lots of rules are hard to understand and can be ambiguous. unfortunately. Clarify the meanings with some "authority" if possible. Nev

 

 

[Guest burbles1]

There's obviously no shortage of training books and "systems" (which are just manuals), and students always ask "What's the best book for BAK (or navs)". Each book has their strong and weak aspects, and I've learned little bits from a range of books. But if one were considering writing new material, are there any glaring gaps or misinformation in the current offerings? I've been a bit disappointed that aviation writers tend to cram concepts into words when they should be using more graphics, for instance - map extracts, videos of using a whiz wheel etc. The underwhelming response to my question suggests there's enough written material on the market already - any differing opinions?

 

 

[Guest davidh10]

...Doing a lot of your own notes and diagrams will help you retain the knowledge and be useful for revision, (provided they are updated).....

Absolutely agree.

 

That's how I learn the theory side. I made 43 pages of notes for my BAK study, which was simply based on copying the syllabus from the RAA Ops manual and researching each topic from multiple sources (none of them books except for ERSA).

 

 

[Guest davidh10]

... But if one were considering writing new material, are there any glaring gaps or misinformation in the current offerings?

I guess the answer from each writer was that they thought they could do better than the other material on the market. As well, the writing style can have a fit to a person, so even "the perfect reference" in one person's eyes, is unlikely to suit all people

 

I've been a bit disappointed that aviation writers tend to cram concepts into words when they should be using more graphics, for instance - map extracts, videos of using a whiz wheel etc. The underwhelming response to my question suggests there's enough written material on the market already - any differing opinions?

I don't think it is like a DIY kit. The books and or reference material and research is to supplement actual physical instruction, where you get to not only have appropriate training aids, but can also ask questions.

 

 

[nada_1980]

In my opinion, there is no substitute for time regular in the air

 

Cheers and safe flying

 

Nada

 

 

[nada_1980]

***regular time

 

 

[country kid]

im all for making your own notes get a knee board and an exercise book and make small dot points all the way through and then that night expand on them from what you remember draw diagrams ect because you physicaly doing it you retain it better like what you did/do at school :D... but also make use of all and any information you can find study it and again make your own notes on it :D

 

 

[Mazda]

There is much information published already in text books, and everything required should be in the syllabus (such as the day VFR syllabus for GA).

 

I think there is enough in the text books for the theory tests. The practical side should be taught well by your instructor, if not, ask lots of questions or get another instructor. They should provide practical briefings, answer questions and make it relevant to your lesson.

 

When it comes to navs it is very important to be taught how to read maps thoroughly. I think lack of map reading skills is why there are so many VCAs. You should be taught this by your instructor. If you can't take it all in at the time, ask again, and again. Ask before and during your navs. When I was learning the ATC nav books had detailed information on the different charts.