10540 wrote:
A PPL student is not normally trained to use the AIS website.
A PPL student is not normally trained to get notams through any other route.
A PPL student is not normally trained to use the MO website.
A PPL student is not normally trained to use any internet weather source.
A PPL student is not normally trained to use a GPS
A PPL student is not normally trained anything about engine management; most training is done with mixture fully rich.
Very few PPLs read pprune.org.
Very few PPLs read flyer.co.uk.
Very few PPLs read any other pilot website.
As a low hours PPL student I am not very well qualified to comment on the above,but I do feel personal responsiblity has to play a part.
I have registered with the AIS website
I have not been trained yet on obtaining NOTAMS but thought this might be useful so worked it out myself with AIS and Notamplot.
I have also bought NavBox
I signed up with the Metoffice to get all my weather reports.
I am training myself in the use of GPS ( and will seek some official training)
I have asked about leaning techniques
I read as much stuff as I can about GA.
I wring out my instructor as much as he does me-at these prices I am not going to sit there like some nodding dog.
Modelman