Flying materials/books that help a student pilot like me

Before I was allowed to be flying in the air, I required a couple hours of ground lessons. First of all, I had to purchase a training manual book, a Basic Aeronautical Knowledge book for student pilots, and a visual terminal chart. These books will help me understand the theory of becoming a pilot (understanding aircraft, aerodynamics, aircraft control) as well as  preparation assistance for my General Flying Progress Test.

There’re a lot of physics, calculations, new jargons that I had to get a grip on. These includes being able to understand the theory of lift, units of measurements, and lots more. My head almost exploded but I quickly got my head around it . After couple hours of ground lessons with my instructors, I managed to take away things that I needed to revise such as:

• Theory of Lift (what causes aircraft to fly)
• Where and What – terms of parts of aircrafts which in effect I can control and help the plane to fly and where it’s located
• Primary controls of aircraft (Elevator, Aerolorn, Rudder), their primary and secondary effects as well as ancillary controls.

All the lessons today will be used for my next flying lesson – I will actually be on a plane for my first instructional flight trial test where I will get to apply what I have learnt and get a taste of what effects they have.

Before I left, I was educated on a good airmanship – respect the aeroplane, respect the use of airspace (being aware of others while on the air), and who has a right of way  when you encounter another aeroplane

I managed to get a pre-flight inspection lesson by being outside getting familiarise with doing checks prior to flying (there are 2 dozens of things to do) – guess you have to do this as we cannot stop once we’re on the air if anything occurs . I managed to climb up the aeroplane wing to check for fuel gauge and my hands were full of grease!!

You really have to have the brain and passions to be a pilot. Thus, it challenges you in all aspects of your personality, endurance, etc. I met couple other students pilots, they all are really passionate about flying – all wanting to be a pilot since 7 years old (this include my instructor) while mine came a lot later in life .

I have booked for my first instructional flight in couple days thus I’d better do some revisions!

Wish me Luck!

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