Originally Posted by
PompeyPaul
I'm just struggling because trying to read the "air law" book, plus the "plan handling" book and also concentrate on the check lists and do the flying, plus hold an intensive job is proving very difficult.
Does it get easier ? Am I struggling to much for a 5hour flight career ? There just seems like sooooo much to take on.
Don't Panic!!!.
I ran as fast as my instructor would push me to start with and seemed to pick up everything quite quickly but then I was put in the circuit and all my frustrations began. It took (to me...) forever to learn how to land - and that equates to MONTHS with the weather we've had this year. Flying was NOT fun for quite a while but my stubborness kicked in...I swallowed the tears and just kept going.
I was screwing everything up... kicking myself... doubting my abilities, and generally giving myself a miserable time.
I did manage to pass 5 of the exams and the RT theory BEFORE I went solo AND held down an intensive job - If you love it enough you'll find a way.
I've now gone solo but have still managed to screw it all up and gone through doubting again... and then sorted myself out again (with a bit of help from my instructor).
This flying lark is an absolute rollercoaster of emotions...which no-one warns you about.
Everyone will say relax and enjoy it. Easier said than done - I know!!!
But you know....They're right!!! You just have to persevere, get through your own issues and do what's right for you!
The learning curve goes up and down and your own learning abilities and preferences will dictate when the highs and lows kick in.
Try to chill...try not to let the lows take over (you just make things worse)...remember why you started to learn...
and hang on to that thought!!!
You'll also find there are a lot of good people on PPrune who are very supportive of new students problems. They've ALL been where you are now and remember it well.
I'm going through a good spell at the moment but I certainly don't expect it to last until I've finished the PPL...something else will come along and mess me up...but now I know (I think) I can deal with it - AND SO WILL YOU!!!
Relax and try to enjoy the experience - you'll hit a high and it will get easier!!!!