New student pilot
Hi Nancy_bird, if you've got 9 hours and don't understand why you land into wind and find the need to ask a forum like this one you might want to find another instructor. Firstly your instructor(s) should have addressed this topic by now and have checked to see if you understood why, secondly they should establish a relationship where you feel totally comfortable to ask any question. Remember, the only silly question is the one you didn't ask! It's great for you to do your own study from the flying training manual, provided the instructor confirms your understanding of what you've studied during a preflight briefing. For most, if not all of your lessons so far you should have had an absolute minimum of 20 preflight briefing in a classroom with the instructor. If this isn't the case spend some time finding a school who will brief and debrief every session - both dual and solo. This is critical - even if you pay a bit more. Remember the stuff you're doing now forms the basis for the rest of your flying future. Good luck and enjoy your learning!!