PPL Training - what to buy and when?
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What do people think to online mock exams? I've seen a few websites offering them at very competative prices and find repeating mock multiple choice exams a good way to learn, after having studied the book of course.
Are these places accurate, covering the correct topics etc and therefore worth paying the small fee to access them? If so, any specific recommendations?
Are these places accurate, covering the correct topics etc and therefore worth paying the small fee to access them? If so, any specific recommendations?
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Hello,
I did my Air Law exam today, for study I used Air Pilots Manual (1), also used airquiz online and PPL Exam prep CD. I found the combination quite good. I would recomend airquiz after studying the book.
Needless to say I passed Air Law.
I did my Air Law exam today, for study I used Air Pilots Manual (1), also used airquiz online and PPL Exam prep CD. I found the combination quite good. I would recomend airquiz after studying the book.
Needless to say I passed Air Law.
Is this true or is it that some certain headsets are specifically designed for Helicopters? And will ask for a higher price?
they have a different jack on the end. The Heli ones end in a three core single jack and the aircraft ones usually have one for the mic and one for the speakers. You can get converters between the two types.
Back to the original topic, and while there is nothing wrong with going down the eBay route, there are a couple of gotchas. The most common one is buying an out-of-date air law book. Another is wasting money on nav kit which your instructor doesn't want you to use.
By far the best option, I think, is to acquire your kit from your flight school. Most schools keep basic training kit in stock and have accounts with pilot shops so can source anything else you may need, including a headset which will be compatible with the one your instructor uses.
Buying via your school also provides an extra bit of income for them. PPL schools make very little money so every little helps. And they won't charge you more than the pilot shops as they get their kit at a discounted rate in order to be competitive.
Support your school !
Regards, jez
One other thought...
If a new headset is beyond your means then at least make sure you buy yourself some ear and mic covers to put on the club headsets.
Ear cups bathed in another person's sweat are hardly a boon to hygiene
If a new headset is beyond your means then at least make sure you buy yourself some ear and mic covers to put on the club headsets.
Ear cups bathed in another person's sweat are hardly a boon to hygiene
