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[jrpilot]

So how do you remember things from one section to another, we are in chapter 3 and it is starting to get to be alot to remember.  I find class to be awesome learning about things you never even knew exists on an aircraft.

So back to the begining question what do you do to memorize things as you go?

[Craig.]

dont overstress yourself trying to memorise things. I tend to have a photographic memory of everything long term, but for some reason, my short term memory is pretty bad, mainly I think because I try so hard to remember it.

[Nexus]

I had a pretty easy time with my PPL, for some reason I knew about most of the stuff we learned, so I only went to 50% of the classes (saved ALOT of cash aswell) and performed flawless on the final exams in each subject (8 of them I believe)

But I remember many of the students that felt the same way as you. But they took notes about the most improtant stuff, and highlighted keywords. Just like you do in regular school  :)

Wait until you get to the weather section. Met, along with NAV and Flightplanning are the hardest parts of the PPL.

[beefhole]

Yeah, for me weather is by far the hardest part.  Other than that, I just do it the way I usually do-cumulative review.

[beaky]

It sounds corny, and God knows I've mentoned this before, but the best study aid I ever used was to make a set of flash cards based on my ground school material, the FAR/AIM, and sample FAA written exams.
First of all, I find writing or typing something really helps me remember it.
After I made them, I kept a stack of index cards with me almost always. I'd go through them at lunch breaks, on the bus or train, you name it.
I would've aced my written, but I got one question wrong, mostly because I checked the wrong multiple-choice box.
which proves that although you can enhance your memory, getting actually smarter is another matter...
this gives me an idea: I should scan a bunch of them (some have pictures), and post a question here now and then... hmmm...

[Boss_BlueAngels]

The very least thing you need to do is mark down what sections they're talking about so you can go back and read it later.  I don't do too well with sitting there taking notes because I can't pay attention to what they're saying.  I just mark page numbers/paragraph and FAR/AIM references.

After words I would go back and mark up the book highlighting all the main points.

[Rocket_Bird]

An old Aircraft Maintenance teacher told me this:

"Don't memorize everything.  If you want to be perfect, die and goto heaven.  Do things to standard."  

Best thing to do is to just note down important parts to what you are learning.  But don't go overboard.  Just take down enough so you understand the subject matter.  For everything else, pay attention to the lectures, for me anyways, its easier to learn from someone who talks to you.

[jrpilot]

Thanks. Another question, do I have to know, for example what test I must take for my private pilot and how many hours I need to have or how many hours I need for my commercial certficate and how many hours etc. for any of the test ie. practical test or knowledge test?

[Rocket_Bird]

What tests and hours would probably differ depending on where you live.  If you live in the States, id check out the FAA website.

I live here in Canada, to get the Private (as well as the commercial), theres always a written portion and a practical portion.  Here you need 10 hours of flight time to even write the written, and I think it was like 40 hours to do the practical.  I actually can't remember, its been a while  :P

[jrpilot]

But would that be on the test itself?  In other words, is a possible test question "What are the requirements to become a private pilot"?

[beaky]

But would that be on the test itself?  In other words, is a possible test question "What are the requirements to become a private pilot"?

Very unlikely...
But forget that, and focus on what you need to learn to fly safely. I f you really know what's what with flying, they can't trip you up no matter what they ask... that's my attitude, anyway, and it's served me well.
 No point in trying to guess what the questions will be, really. If you want an idea of what is asked in the PP written, take a sample test.
The sample tests I used were from Gleim; excellent study guides.

[Rocket_Bird]

Remember, don't remember everything.

[Boss_BlueAngels]

While I agree with what everyone else said above, I still would recommend you remember as much as you can.  After all, what they don't ask on the written, they WILL on your oral.  And the last thing you want is to have to cram for that.   I know right now you probably think that's really far off... but never hurts to remember as many things as you can.

The information is there for a reason, use it.  Also, if you don't memorize everything, at least know where to find it quickly.  One thing that helps with that is memorizing the different chapters of the AIM, and what Part 61 includes and stuff.  

[beefhole]

Remember, don't remember everything.  If you were the teacher, it wouldnt be practical asking a question like that to your students.  Think in terms of that perspective.  

Maybe not that exact question (reqs for PPL), however it is not only practical but likely that you WILL be tested on requirements for flight currency, your medical validity, etc.