Flight Training Software

[section7]

Hi All,

I was wondering if any of you could help me. I

[Boss_BlueAngels]

i'd check out what they use at the FBO you're going to be going to.  It's easier if you're both on the same page (literally).  But, i've used the Sporty's programs in the US and they're great!  

Also, do they even make Sporty's stuff for the UK?  Something you'll want to check to make sure you're learning the right regulations.  

[Saratoga]

They would work fine. Sure the exams are different, but the principals are the same. Wings in the UK are just like wings in the US. They would definetly help your learning.

[section7]

Thanks for the advice guys! It really is appreciated. I think I am going to get the Sporty

[Saratoga]

I dunno UK flight training requirements, so blah.

Well I got "The Student Pilot's Flight Manual" a long time ago. It's still in production and I have the up to date copy at my house, they update it regularly. Might take a look into that.

[marick626]

there is a cessna trainig course thing

it has cd proggrams and dvds
its cheaper than that one

I dont know the link but try to search in google

its cessna

[Saratoga]

Oh and the aircraft-oriented study things would still obviously still apply. A 747 in America is a 747 in the UK too!

[section7]

Thank you for the advice guys, i`ll check out what you say. I wrote to the flight school yesterday so hopefully they will be able to recommend something to.  :)

[Saratoga]

Well I guess I could throw this in too. Keep your copy of Flight Sim on hand, that is pretty good training software right there. You can practice things and crash without paying the bills.

[beaky]

John and Martha King's stuff is very well-respected, and I'm sure there's a jillion other new programs out there now. Not currently training, but when I finally get around to IFR  training, I'll probably go with the King series.
 And I agree that FS is actually a useful tool- I flew a very crude install of an early, early version a little bit when I was a newbie student, and I think it helped me with some of the basics, like visualization and timing of events.

[Saratoga]

Ya and it will sure tell you when you forgot to put the gear down!

[beaky]

Ya and it will sure tell you when you forgot to put the gear down!

LOL!! Equally embarrassing as in RL, but much cheaper!!
That's another basic: Checklists!! FS is good for that. As soon as they add smarter AI and a seat-of-the-pants feedback device, it'll be almost perfect...

[Saratoga]

Gives a chance to practice those "Watch this" manuevers prior to putting our wife in the plane.