Originally Posted by
ItnStln
-Should I look at purchasing an EFB app? If so, can someone recommend an EFB app? I've been told that ForeFlight is the best but I have no experience with it.
Probably not, it would depend on the program at the school. Airlines will provide EFB's at no cost (except bottom feeders).
Originally Posted by
ItnStln
-Should I purchase and use a paper logbook or is using an app like LogTen Pro sufficient? Are there any disadvantages to having an electronic only logbook? You are able to print out your logbook from LogTen Pro so you can use it for job applications.
You'll need a paper logbook until you start with 121. After that it will be much easier to go electronic. So I would maintain both paper and ebook from day one, and then phase out the paper once you get into 121.
Originally Posted by
ItnStln
-For headsets I was looking at the David Clark H10-13X which has active noise cancelling. Is this a good headset and how soon should I purchase it when I am doing my training? I'm aware that there are better headsets out there such as the David Clark DC ONE-X and the Bose A20, but all I am worried about is active noise cancelling and I literally couldn't care less about Bluetooth or the auxiliary audio input. However, if the David Clark DC ONE-X or the Bose A20 have better noise cancelling than the David Clark H10-13X then that is something to consider as well.
Get a full-ear ANR for sure, wish I had that back in the piston days. Whatever feels good on your head and fits your budget is fine.
Originally Posted by
ItnStln
-Is it still beneficial to learn the E6B flight computer versus getting the electronic version? My understanding is that there are electronic versions of the E6B that are allowed on the tests. I've read several educational resources pertaining to the E6B and I must say it is a great tool to have.
Ask your instructor, however they want you to do it. E6B can be nice in GA because it works without power, and without turning on a device.
Originally Posted by
ItnStln
-The school offers a Flight Training Certificate, which I signed up for, and as an Associates of Applied Science in Flight Training. Would going with the Associates Degree in any way help my future career goals? I currently have a both a Bachelors of Science in Business and an Associates of Science in Business so I'm not necessarily looking for another degree, but if it will help my future career goals of becoming a wide body Captain at a major airline than I would consider it as I don't think that I will have to take too many extra classes as my current courses should cover most of what is needed. Also electives are CFI, CFII, and CFI Multi-Engine which I would most likely be doing anyway to build the hours needed.
Consider the time and cost vs. the benefit of an R-ATP at 1250 hours... that will probably save you 3-4 months of CFI work.
Some majors grant preference for graduates of aviation degree programs, but I don't know how that would apply to an associates.
Originally Posted by
ItnStln
-What could I expect when taking the medical?
If you have no health issues, it will be very simple. Be well rested, hydrated, etc. If you wear contacts, ask the doc about that in advance.
I'd look at the medical form right now, and see if you're going to need to check yes to any of the boxes. If so, you'll want to do some research to determine if that history is going to require any tests or documentation. Do that BEFORE you go to take the exam.
Assuming you're too young to need an EKG, but it's probably worth it to ask the AME to do one anyway, just to verify you don't have any issues before you commit. Otherwise your first one will be at age 35.