PPL Starter
Hello,
I have just signed up with a local flying school for my PPL. Membership, 5 hours and Air Pilots Manual (vol 1) etc etc.
This may seem sad to some of you! but....
Having just spent a week abroad on holiday, I took my "Air Pilots Manual (vol 1)" with me and spent the whole week with my nose in it. I managed to read most of the manual.
I have spent the past 5 years or so flying on Flight Simulator.
Since returning from holiday, I have been going through the "Check List" I was given as part of my package. Now, I noticed some of the items mentioned in the check list are quite accurate i.e. When checking the Mags from 1 - 2, there will be a drop in rpm of approx 125rpm. This actually happens on the FS.
Other things I read about and have checked against FS seem true enough.
My questions are:
1: Should I mention to my instructor the above?
2: Will he think I am a sad git if I do?
3: Is Flight Simulator an aid to learning or is it unrealistic?
I won't be offended by any of your replies and I would appreciate your honesty.
FYI, My first lesson is 23/6
One more question... I have just bought a David Clarke headset! Was that a waste of money? Bearing in mind, I will complete the course.
Thanks for reading
Mike (zero hours!)