G-SPOT,
I am not one to argue, but the stuff that your are learning now will stand you in good stead for when you come to a type rating course....trust me....it is the foundation knowledge for the whole of your career...yes it is expensive, yes it is annoying, but dont think for one minute that what your studying will not affect you....thats just arrogant to think that.
A good pilot is one that soaks up as much information and uses it wisely and to better his ability as a commercial pilot.