Apps while learning ?

[SAW77]

Hello,

I'm only 7hrs into my PPL training but wondered if there are any iOS apps that are worth me using while training ? I've downloaded the trial version of Sky Demon but seems a bit pointless at the moment :p

Hopefully in getting my first headset this week (Lightspeed) and I've already got their app to use with the headset.

Thanks.

[ChickenHouse]

While training try to avoid relying on electronic gimmick, focus on your manual skills! Everything else is distracting only.

For theory you can get some good electronic support, though, especially if you live in a country where exam software and original questionnaire are available. I remember some software from a company named Peters, which has the same training app as is the exam software later.

For practise you don't need no stinking software ;-). Once you have your license, you can get the whole suite of electronic brainextensions you want, but try first to learn the basic, b4 trying to cheat your self around by electronics use - my 5 cents.

[Baikonour]

Not an app, but since you're in the UK, you may find it useful to get a subscription to the Met office (https://secure.metoffice.gov.uk/register.do?subid=3). Their free subscriptions give you access to METARs, TAFs and the 215 and 214 Forms.

Practice reading and understanding them - you will be using them soon and will continue to use them once you have your license.
If you start to read/understand them as soon as possible, it will also help you work your way through the Meteorology subject.

You can try to use SkyDemon as a practice tool to check whether it gives the same answers (in terms of GS and headings) as you get after working out a route by hand, but, as mentioned, don't get tied to it.

The best 'app' you can get for navigation is a manual chart (http://www.pooleys.com/prod_detail.cfm?product_id=31). Read it and understand everything on it and you will always be comfortable using it - whether it is paper or digital. :)

Most importantly - enjoy the flying :ok:

B.

[foxmoth]

You should also regiser with NATs for NOTAMS NATS | AIS - Home (http://www.nats-uk.ead-it.com/public/index.php%3Foption=com_content&task=blogcategory&id=166&Itemid=4.html)

To be honest, SD is far easier for this but not an official source - I would suggest discussing with your instructor.

[Crash one]

Agree with the above, learn the basic steam driven skills first. One day when the Yanks turn off the satellites you might need it. Electronic stuff doesn't teach you how, it just solves all the problems for you, and it can make mistakes & not tell you.

[piperboy84]

Pilot's Handbook of Aeronautical Knowledge (http://www.faa.gov/regulations_policies/handbooks_manuals/aviation/pilot_handbook/)

FAA flying handbook, it covers everything, it's downloadable as a PDF and it's FREE :ok:

[ecosse]

excellent piperboy, top class reading..

I can see where the poster is coming from, I had the same thoughts,

But reading the material closest to your current training inside the aircraft I found to be the best course of action.:ok:

read the syllabus and study whats next..

after reading the Said PDF'S from piperboy that is.

Kenny