Rob,
Don't bother. To pick on the Transair one:
- It includes a CRP-1. Don't know if you have any intention of going on to commercial flying, but if you do, you'll want a CRP-5, not a CRP-1.
- It includes a 16" ruler and square protractor. There are a variety of different rulers and protractors out there, you might find you prefer a different one. I have a very nifty rectangular ruler/protractor that I like to use - just my personal preference
- It includes a kneedboard. This is something where personal preference is very important - we have had whole threads discussing which kneeboard people like to use. I seem to remember that someone - Genghis, possibly - has five different ones for different types of aircraft! Get your instructor to show you several once you get to the stage where you need one, and decide which one you like the best
- The pack includes a chart. The South of England charts are due to be updated soon... if you buy the pack now, you may find the chart is out of date before you get to the stage in your training when you need it
- The Chart Marker Set with Eraser - another area for personal preference. I like to use permanent markers on my chart, lots of other people prefer chinograph pencils
- Pilots Log Book - many schools will include this in the price of the "starter pack"
- Flight bag - yet another personal preference item. Once you near the end of your training, and you've bought everything that you're going to need to carry with you, you will be able to pick a flight back which you like, and which will contain all of your material. Most flight bags will be far too big for the limited amount of stuff you'll carry at the start of your course... and how much stuff you have at the end of your course will depend on how many gadgets you've bought along the way, which flight guides you use, etc, etc, etc.
I know that these packs offer a substantial cost saving, but I think there's a real danger that you will have to replace many of the items with a more suitable one (or one which you personally prefer) later on.
FFF
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