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Top 10 apps for Student Pilots

iPad Pilot News

Student pilots can take advantage of all these benefits and use the iPad to save time and money during flight training with great apps available from the App Store. Almost all of these apps use the same data (from the National Weather Service), so it’s mostly how this data is presented that distinguishes apps from each other.

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Top 10 apps for Student Pilots

iPad Pilot News

Student pilots can take advantage of all these benefits and use the iPad to save time and money during flight training with great apps available from the App Store. Almost all of these apps use the same data (from the National Weather Service), so it’s mostly how this data is presented that distinguishes apps from each other.

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What to Expect When Learning to Fly

Flying Magazine

Learn to Use a Mechanical E6-B Flight Computer Don’t let it intimidate you. For the pilots (often lapsed CFIs) who argue that the cockpits of turboprops and jets have flight management systems and backups on backups for navigation that will tell you wind correction angles, ground speed, time en route, etc.,

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What Are the 10 Hardest FAA Private Pilot Written Exam Questions?

Plane and Pilot

Weather Report Interpretation Weather interpretation is an important skill all pilots must develop to make safe and smart decisions. Decoding and interpreting weather reports can be tough in the beginning, but it’s best to start getting comfortable with the language now. Check out more King Schools training programs here.

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Gift Ideas for New Pilots

Plane and Pilot

Flight simulator software/hardware One of the best ways to refine flight maneuvers and procedures without the cost of renting an aircraft (and burning avgas) is with a flight simulator. Portable aviation weather and traffic receiver Weather is one of the most critical considerations for every pilot.

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Understanding the True Cost of Learning to Fly

Plane and Pilot

Books and materials Although the digital age has shifted much of flight planning and reference work onto tablets and other devices, books and study materials remain vital. Youll likely want a well-rounded library of flight manuals , regulations , and test prep guides. This is an especially good idea during any check ride.

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The Easy Way to Start Your Journey as a Pilot

Pilot Institute

Recreational Pilot License (RPL) A Recreational Pilot License lets you fly aircraft with only 180 horsepower or less during the day and in good weather. Flight Hours Required: 30 hours minimum. Instructor availability : Ask about the number of flight instructors available to train you. Cost: $100-200 (medical exam fee).

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