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Old 23rd Jul 2015, 15:47
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116i
 
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Maths in PPL(A)

I am about 25 hours into my PPL and failed maths badly at school (20 years ago). I studied Engineering at college and failed it again (got 12%). I got a private tutor and retook the exams, which I failed again spectacularly (8%). I was referred to an educational psychologist and was diagnosed with Dyscalculia.

Ive really enjoyed my PPL so far and my instructor is great. I really feel Ive taken to flying. Ive passed all my exams, only ones left are Navigation and Flight Performance & Planning.

However, Im struggling with the simplest of calculations (fuel calculations/speed/crosswind compnents etc).

Does anyone have any recommendations or advice with regards to the level of maths required for Flight Performance and Planning?

If Im going to give up flying, this is the time I feel I'll need to.

Cheers
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