If you want to be a pilot, you need to be "interested in the full story" for such subjects as nav and met. Just passing the test is not enough.
agree. And I didn't mention nav and met or any specific examples. I'm just saying that there are ways to save you time and money and let you concentrate on more important stuff. A complete set of brand new books might cost you 200 quid, if you save that you can spend it on 2 extra flight lessons which will make you a better and safer pilot.
Trust me, I am "interested in the full story" more than you might think. One thing is "passing a test" and another is "having knowledge". I used the confuser to pass the test. I read manuals and other sources of information to improve my knowledge.
If you are not on a budget, then go for it. If , like me, you're working 2 jobs to finance your training you simply don't have the time to memorise every single small print in the book.
I doubt that knowing the "Lettering for Nationality and Registration Marks" will make you a better and safer pilot.
raviolis, i'm suprised at your post, i don't think its the attitude to start with.
next you'll be bluffing you're way through the pre flight and meeting a sticky end
disagree. I am able to tell the difference between red tape and important safety matters. But forgive me if one day I'll forget the revalidation dates for a motor glider license... Even then, you can still read them up in a manual if you need to know it. Doubt that will hit me one day in the air in the middle of a crosswind landing "Oh wish I had memorised the contents of the JAR-FCL3 !" :-)
c'mon guys a bit of common sense !