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Posted: Thu Aug 17, 2017 8:33 am
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Welcome aboard Stephen!bornstephen wrote:My name is Stephen from Illinois. I am currently studying the Gleim Sport Pilot course materials. Upon completion of my written exam, I will begin my flight training in Chicago. I must say one can only truly appreciate a pilot when one understands the whole certification process.
That said, I just wanted to introduce myself. I am extremely excited to learn from each and everyone of you.
Oh that's the guys in Morris (and Aurora) flying Evektor SportStars.bornstephen wrote:I have signed up with Sport Pilot Chicago. Like I said, I am only studying books right now for the exam. I have not taken any flight lessons yet.
As someone who did it more or less the way you are, I agree with your CFI. There are a ton of reasons for this that I won't get into because everyone's situation is different. All that book stuff will make more sense, and more importantly, stick in your brain better with some practical experience to go with it.bornstephen wrote:My CFI also encouraged that I combine both ground and flight together. What I am doing right now is reading the Pilot handbook cover to cover. I am studying the Test Prep with answers. I feel more comfortable passing the knowledge exam before I take actual flight lessons. Let me explain why: First, I feel I will be better prepared before going into the cockpit. Second, I do not want to invest time in the cockpit if I cannot even pass the knowledge exam. Third, I am a mortician and I am on call 24/7, so there will not be enough time to combine both ground and flight.
I do see the benefit of combined studies, especially when your CFI can answer and expound on your exam questions while flying.
Yes, I am located around Frankfort, IL.bornstephen wrote:Yes exactly right. They have two Evektor's. Are you in the Chicago area?
Flying can be overwhelming no matter how you cut it! A properly designed curriculum breakes it down into digestible bites. You should focus on each individual lesson, and trust that your instructor will make it all come together for you in the end.bornstephen wrote: I thought it would be overwhelming to combine both at the same time.
That sounds like a really good program.drseti wrote:. . . "the ideal lesson duration is 3 hours, and includes (on average) an hour of individualized ground instruction (tutorial), 1.3 hours of Hobbs time, and 3/4 hour of debrief. The sweet spot is two lessons a week (more than this and you burn out; less and your skills atrophy). But admittedly, this only works if the student does the assigned homework (reading assignments, worksheets, and specific online videos) before each lesson." . . .