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Old 3rd Jul 2017, 06:23
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Oscar Charlie 192
 
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Aircraft TYPE Identification

Good Morning,

I'm that new to this flying malarkey that I've not had my first proper lesson, yet. However, I have read. Oh, how I have read! Useful books. Less than useful ones. This forum (and others).

My (dumb(?)) question is:- Am I expected to learn ALL the different aircraft makes/types I might encounter, via the radio?
Eg "G-????, Traffic is a Boeing (or Airbus) at 3 miles" or, "Number two behind the Citabria".

I realise that, to start with, my Instructor will/should be able to but, I worry that even in a photo. I can't easily spot the difference between a Boeing and an Airbus. Nor a Citabria from a Cessna or Piper Cub.

At the moment, High wing vs Low wing vs Whirly wing is best I can do.

THNKS!
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