When you are training for your private pilots' license, everything can seem new and daunting. Whether it is the theory of aviation at ground school, or the practical manoeuvres up in the clouds, the learning curve is a step one and many neophyte pilots find all the information can be difficult to absorb without a little extra help. Thankfully, there are a number of great pilot shops that offer a wide selection of training manuals, instructional DVDs and other support materials. These can make a huge difference to the time it takes for you to digest and absorb the knowledge that is required for the PPL and ensure that you do not have to spend thousands on expensive ground school classes and flying lessons when you could be learning from home for a fraction of the cost.
Obviously there is no substitute for practical experience, but the important thing is to be able to make the most of your time with instructors to concentrate on the things that cannot be taught away from the classroom. Computer programmes are becoming an increasingly popular way to learn about the principles of flying as they can deliver a useful mixture of interactive diagrams, audio lectures and illustrative pictures. Perhaps almost as importantly, they also help you to manage your learning, showing where you are on the syllabus and letting you know which areas you might need help with.
Another great aid to pilot training is flight simulators. Even if you cannot afford the prohibitive expense of hiring your own training session in one of the advanced machines used to train commercial pilots, it is easy to put together your own kit using nothing more than your home computer, some sophisticated software and a flight control stick. Indeed, flight simulation software can be exceptionally realistic and although you might not get the sort of dynamic feedback that you do with a professional system, it is a great way of compounding knowledge acquired over the course of your lessons.
With the help of a flight simulator, you can go through emergency drills and practice manoeuvres, free from the pressure of the cockpit and can work on navigation skills as well. There are a wide number of different programmes available and many of them perfectly recreate the configurations of major airports, as well as a variety of meteorological conditions to help you practice your turns in a variety of conditions. Finding an online flight shop is probably the best way of buying flight accessories as the costs can be considerably less than specialist flight shops, even if you can find one conveniently close to you. About the Author
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