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Has anyone used Sporty's Learn to Fly online ground school with support from a local CFI? I'm wondering how best to incorporate my newly hired instructor's knowledge and assistance into this ground school. I have a PDF of Sporty's syllabus and have formally "shared" my progress w/ him via email, but just wondering if anyone else has tried this. Thanks!
David Wilcox
Jan '21
That's my thoughts, too. My CFI and I have agreed (at least, tentatively) to meet via Zoom once a week for an hour to discuss any questions I have and review my progress. I've noticed, also, that there is a MSFS syllabus for practicing the lessons once I've watched them and studied the corresponding material from my textbook; it almost directly mimicks the regular Sporty's syllabus, so I think I've got a fairly good routine here :)
Has anyone used Sporty's Learn to Fly online ground school with support from a local CFI? I'm wondering how best to incorporate my newly hired instructor's knowledge and assistance into this ground school. I have a PDF of Sporty's syllabus and have formally "shared" my progress w/ him via email, but just wondering if anyone else has tried this. Thanks!
Hey fellow aviators!
I just started Sporty's Learn to Fly online course for ground school, with ASA's "The Complete Private Pilot" by Bob Gardner for supplementary material. I've been fascinated by planes since around age 7 and flew with my Aviation Club in high school from 1997 through 2001.
Question: Is it possible to go through my entire ground school training and FAA Knowledge Exam without CFI assistance? I, like many people, don't have the money (yet) for an ... more
I just started Sporty's Learn to Fly online course for ground school, with ASA's "The Complete Private Pilot" by Bob Gardner for supplementary material. I've been fascinated by planes since around age 7 and flew with my Aviation Club in high school from 1997 through 2001.
Question: Is it possible to go through my entire ground school training and FAA Knowledge Exam without CFI assistance? I, like many people, don't have the money (yet) for an ... more
Can a flying club be affiliated with both the AOPA and EAA (perhaps for simplicity)? Do those respective clubs differ too much for joint affiliations?
After reading Natalie Bingham's February 2020 article on lifesaving missions, which was stories about why folks got their certificates. Some great and inspiring story's in that article. It got me thinking that folks may want to do the same here (share their reasons for joining the pilot ranks).
David Wilcox
Nov '20
Hey Shane! I'm working toward my PPL with the goal of starting an aviation-related company (details under development), including drone use 😀 and, of course, I just love flying!
Hey fellow aviators!
I just started Sporty's Learn to Fly online course for ground school, with ASA's "The Complete Private Pilot" by Bob Gardner for supplementary material. I've been fascinated by planes since around age 7 and flew with my Aviation Club in high school from 1997 through 2001.
Question: Is it possible to go through my entire ground school training and FAA Knowledge Exam without CFI assistance? I, like many people, don't have the money (yet) for an ... more
I just started Sporty's Learn to Fly online course for ground school, with ASA's "The Complete Private Pilot" by Bob Gardner for supplementary material. I've been fascinated by planes since around age 7 and flew with my Aviation Club in high school from 1997 through 2001.
Question: Is it possible to go through my entire ground school training and FAA Knowledge Exam without CFI assistance? I, like many people, don't have the money (yet) for an ... more