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So this summer I'm working towards my bronze gliding endorsement and my PPL starting with a 12 hour scholarship in a few week's time. Follow my progress at my blog Flying with Sam ? Gliding and flying adventures from the West Country and subscribe to the newsletter if you feel like getting updates.

Hopefully somebody might find it useful/might kickstart them in to doing something.

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Thanks in advance :)

Good for you Sam - I hope you get a lot of enjoyment out of it

Be safe!

SV

Thanks Sue

Felt risky posting here in case of a negative reaction but thanks for your support.

Sam

Essential Kit and Pre-Reading! ? Flying with Sam
Only a few weeks left and I'm getting excited! What is your advice on pre-reading before each lesson?

Hello Sam,
One thing I found helpful was an idea from a book called "Ready for take off" by Patrick Quinn and that's to draw out or photo copy a circuit onto an A4 sheet, include the take off and landing checks and radio calls, then fold it so it fits a shirt pocket. Carry it around with you and whenever you have a minute read it. So by the time you take to the air it's all committed to memory!
Blue skies!

Edited at add Mnemonic ARIA - Always Remember Instructors Advice. ;)

Sam,

Why not put your story here, blow by blow ? (Can't be bothered with all this blogging/Twittering /Facebooking etc).

For a model of how to do it, take a peek at "Military Aviation" Forum, "Gaining a RAF Pilot's Brevet in WWII" [advt] (among the best, if not the best, Thread on PPRuNe).

Will watch this space. Best of luck. Lsten to your Instructor. !

Keeo safe, Danny42C

That's a really good idea!

In terms of documenting on Pprune I appreciate that, but will also have a big task keeping the blog updated so will leave it on there at the mo. Thanks though!

Thank you to @windy for his idea - I'm going to try and get it all printed out to start memorising as soon as possible!

Sam - Always read from a checklist. Don't bother trying to commit to memory (although it will be eventually through practice!) The day you try to remember a checklist is the day you'll miss something really important out.

Hi, Sam. When I learned to fly, many years ago, sometimes my wife went to bed before me, whereupon I would sit in the armchair, and fly circuits, imagining all the procedures, and reciting all the checks. etc. I found this very helpful, but still used a checklist, but it good to be very familiar with it.
I only flew for 10 years. family considerations etc., but if ever asked to give advice on learning to fly, my advice is always the same. Read it, breath it, live it, and fully embrace all the knowledge you can. It will take over your life in the early stages, but there is nothing wrong with that!!. Good luck. John.

In the RAF, we were taught memory drills and mnemonics.
I can still remember the Chippy downwind check:
Mixture, Fuel, Flaps, Hood, Harness, Brakes.
(My Friend Freddy Has Hairy Balls) :O