Originally Posted by
402FreightDog
Hope to start class in February and get the 175. I have some free time on my hands waiting at the FBO. Anyone have anything they can suggest I study? General subjects and aircraft specific. Hoping this old freight dog can learn some new tricks.
Instrument stuff for sure (basically make sure you're current on flying IFR and your associated knowledge), and maybe reference high altitude aerodynamics a bit. It helped me to know the basics of a turbofan too (it had been awhile since my college courses on the jet stuff). Anything pertaining to the aircraft itself or airline procedures, avoid -- you'll confuse yourself and won't know which airplane you're getting anyway. I know everyone says this, but it's true -- everything you need to know they'll teach you. Except for the things I suggested taking a look at if you want to -- it's assumed you know instrument stuff, it's assumed you know why you can only climb to certain altitudes or why it switches to Mach at a certain point, and it's assumed you know about turbine engines to some degree. Enjoy the calm before the storm-- don't look for more to stress about--relax!