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Arch, the long and short of it is, you don't need the approval, you need the guide. The approved ground school really will be useless, since you can't use it, and it's a waste of time without an IRC, since you'll drop out of recency and currency. (I think you'll actually find that the sticky is not applicable without an IRC too).
Most IFR guys use GPS day in day out but ask them how many satellites they need for an RNP? Why not ask them how many times the PRC is sent? Who cares, you've got RAIM, do the approach, but this is what you need to know and what you learn on the course. Relevance to VFR GPS use = 0.
As the others have said, expect the GPS to be switched off completely in your CPL test. I even had it switched off on me for my initial MECIR and I was paying for an IFR GPS Nav/App approval!
My personal advice is to spend 1 or 2 easy sectors using the GPS to consolidate what you've learned from the garmin guide, then switch it off. It's a hell of a lot more fun and a lot less like work. Get lost, find yourself wander around, smell the roses; Fly VFR visually and enjoy the ride.
Most IFR guys use GPS day in day out but ask them how many satellites they need for an RNP? Why not ask them how many times the PRC is sent? Who cares, you've got RAIM, do the approach, but this is what you need to know and what you learn on the course. Relevance to VFR GPS use = 0.
As the others have said, expect the GPS to be switched off completely in your CPL test. I even had it switched off on me for my initial MECIR and I was paying for an IFR GPS Nav/App approval!
My personal advice is to spend 1 or 2 easy sectors using the GPS to consolidate what you've learned from the garmin guide, then switch it off. It's a hell of a lot more fun and a lot less like work. Get lost, find yourself wander around, smell the roses; Fly VFR visually and enjoy the ride.
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Not a problem fellas, I have sorted it out and received some actually useful advice about a course which I will attend shortly from my experienced and knowledgeable support group.
Yeah mate, just a day; will set me back something in the order of 250 dollars and I think it will be very useful for my fly away to YBAS which I am currently planning on undertaking.
Additionally, you are spot on. I am very thankful to have Buckers and the guys to guide me in test preparation and always feel that much more confident with their support and encouragement.
Clearedtoreenter & avconnection thanks for the kind words. I am just trying to better myself as pilot. I know many a bush pilot and/or airline pilot/ex bush pilot who has told me that technological proficiency in the aircraft is of utmost importance to make my flying more accurate, safe and of course efficient in terms of decreasing costs for the operator.
Just about ready to close this thread, but I'll definitely get my peers to have a read of it just in case the next eager student comes on here and somehow has their spirits broken by what can only be described as a piss poor effort to harass.
MakeItHappenCaptain, that was a fine little list you constructed either you really are a lawyer or you watched too much Ally McBeal as a child. I am leaning towards the latter for some pretty clear cut reasons, which I don't think are right to disclose since they would almost certainly spell further embarrassment for you on this public forum.
I think we should clear the air though, since you are obviously angry at me and decreased the number of emoticons used from 4 to just 1 in your previous message. However, if you can't find it in your heart to forgive me, I once again refer you to my previous message regarding the magnitude of how much of a negative **** I give. Good day to you sir!
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Do you need to do a full day course to get the approval?
Additionally, you are spot on. I am very thankful to have Buckers and the guys to guide me in test preparation and always feel that much more confident with their support and encouragement.
Clearedtoreenter & avconnection thanks for the kind words. I am just trying to better myself as pilot. I know many a bush pilot and/or airline pilot/ex bush pilot who has told me that technological proficiency in the aircraft is of utmost importance to make my flying more accurate, safe and of course efficient in terms of decreasing costs for the operator.
Just about ready to close this thread, but I'll definitely get my peers to have a read of it just in case the next eager student comes on here and somehow has their spirits broken by what can only be described as a piss poor effort to harass.
MakeItHappenCaptain, that was a fine little list you constructed either you really are a lawyer or you watched too much Ally McBeal as a child. I am leaning towards the latter for some pretty clear cut reasons, which I don't think are right to disclose since they would almost certainly spell further embarrassment for you on this public forum.
I think we should clear the air though, since you are obviously angry at me and decreased the number of emoticons used from 4 to just 1 in your previous message. However, if you can't find it in your heart to forgive me, I once again refer you to my previous message regarding the magnitude of how much of a negative **** I give. Good day to you sir!
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And archie, in line with your juvenile reaction to anything that again doesn't support your fragile psyche, this show was brought to you by the letters F & U and the number 2.
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What can I say gentlemen? I think I was put on this earth for numerous reasons, one being to fly planes.
The other of equal importance was to highlight the **** stain of society that is people that can't think of a good comeback when they have been so clearly verbally rolled on numerous occasions.
I divert your attention to exhibit A:
Once again, good night all, it has been a pleasure conversing with so many of you and I eagerly look forward to meeting you in the field as a working pilot.
Lesson for the day:
Just because the young pilot may seem like he is unaware on some issues (which I most certainly am), does not mean the young pilot will lay down and take **** from people who clearly have a lack of English comprehension skills and the idea of what it is to be a good leader/mentor.
The other of equal importance was to highlight the **** stain of society that is people that can't think of a good comeback when they have been so clearly verbally rolled on numerous occasions.
I divert your attention to exhibit A:
F & U and the number 2
Lesson for the day:
Just because the young pilot may seem like he is unaware on some issues (which I most certainly am), does not mean the young pilot will lay down and take **** from people who clearly have a lack of English comprehension skills and the idea of what it is to be a good leader/mentor.
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What can I say gentlemen? I think I was put on this earth for numerous reasons, one being to fly planes.
