Originally Posted by AerocatS2A
So what would you think when I pull out my Jepp Manual and look these exotic symbols up? Would that be ok, or would you expect it all to just be known?
HI,
If you wanted a job from me I would expect you to know it. If we were playing chess I would want you to know the rules of that game. Same for flying...know your stuff and people will respect you and the way you fly. Otherwise you will be known as a weak pilot.
Now, everyone might have a question and offer to look up something really nutty. maybe one thing in 20 or so, but if you had to look up what a VDP or visual flight track was I wouldn't think too much of your knowledge as a pilot.
Sadly, a picture is worth a thousand words, I could show you something on a VFR sectional chart that you would need a week to figure out.
I won't mince words...if you don't "know" things cold, then don't expect me to think too highly of your skills.
by the way, I think all pilots should "know" the following books:
"Stick and Rudder"
"Fly the Wing"
"Handling the Big Jets"
"Weather Flying"
"Fate is the hunter"
"Spirit of St. Louis"
happy landings
jon