Studying for FAA exams
09-24-2023, 07:29 AM
#2
Line Holder
Joined APC: Mar 2023
Position: Many reclined
Posts: 29
Really? Looking for a study group by way of a forum? If you have started flying, talk to your instructor and or the head of the school and ask about other students who are justing starting. Get an introduction, and see if you can find others within that group interested. If you haven't started flying, look around for a near by ground school course, possibly part of an adult evening course offering at the local schools or possibly again, the flight school you are attending or will attend. Asking around the airport is your best option if you are not sure.
09-24-2023, 01:02 PM
#3
New Hire
Thread Starter
Joined APC: Sep 2023
Posts: 8
study group
Originally Posted by 12oclockHi
Really? Looking for a study group by way of a forum? If you have started flying, talk to your instructor and or the head of the school and ask about other students who are justing starting. Get an introduction, and see if you can find others within that group interested. If you haven't started flying, look around for a near by ground school course, possibly part of an adult evening course offering at the local schools or possibly again, the flight school you are attending or will attend. Asking around the airport is your best option if you are not sure.
09-24-2023, 01:06 PM
#4
Disinterested Third Party
Joined APC: Jun 2012
Posts: 6,026
I'm curious why one would bother taking a FAA knowledge exam if one doesn't intend to pursue pilot certification. Is this part of a college class or something along those lines? Why take the exam at all?
A small group of pilots approached a flight school and said that they didn't need to learn to land. Just to take off. Today, this throws up red flags. You understand why?
A small group of pilots approached a flight school and said that they didn't need to learn to land. Just to take off. Today, this throws up red flags. You understand why?
09-24-2023, 01:11 PM
#5
New Hire
Thread Starter
Joined APC: Sep 2023
Posts: 8
Why FAA knowledge exam?
Originally Posted by JohnBurke
I'm curious why one would bother taking a FAA knowledge exam if one doesn't intend to pursue pilot certification. Is this part of a college class or something along those lines? Why take the exam at all?
A small group of pilots approached a flight school and said that they didn't need to learn to land. Just to take off. Today, this throws up red flags. You understand why?
A small group of pilots approached a flight school and said that they didn't need to learn to land. Just to take off. Today, this throws up red flags. You understand why?
It is not for a college class.
I just wanted to learn, but currently, not willing to spend the money to actually learn to fly. I am enjoying going through the videos on Sportys. I paid 49$ for one month access.
I guess what I am attempting is not the norm.
09-24-2023, 01:43 PM
#6
Disinterested Third Party
Joined APC: Jun 2012
Posts: 6,026
There's nothing wrong with wanting to learn, or undertaking something for self-education. Nothing at all. I've taken courses that led to certification in this or that over the years for no other reason than I wanted to know about something, and I've made a life-long habit of always studying something, whether it's picking up a math textbook to read, or a language, or even just a community ed class at night. I think it's a good habit.
That said, you did ask about a study group or study partners, suggesting a little more than picking up a course to view.
My question about the individuals who only wanted to learn a little about flying was very specific: they were the 09/11 hijackers who crashed two aircraft into the twin towers, one into the Pentagon, and put another in a field in the countryside. You see why that might raise an eyebrow?
It's not unusual to want to learn about a subject, and aviation has a lot of enthusiasts who are not pilots. It is unusual to specifically seek to complete the "written" test (knowledge exam), given that its only purpose is toward pilot certification, but then it's also not illegal, and the test itself doesn't cause alarm. It won't hurt if you take it, won't put you on any lists, or anything like that. It's just unusual to do that particular thing, if not pursuing flight training.
Your'e quite right about the cost; learning to fly has become very expensive, and it won't ever go down; it will only get more and more expensive.
I would suggest that if you do want to become more involved in aviation, look into something like Civil Air Patrol in your area. It's a volunteer organization that's an auxiliary of the US Air Force. There is no commitment, and one of the main aims of CAP is aviation education. They do flying and various missions like search and rescue, flying blood donations, forest patrols, etc, and it's all volunteer. It means chances to fly from time to time, and to become involved in all kinds of things from cadet programs (like a combination of boy scouts and ROTC) to model rocketry, radio and communications, etc. A little bit of something for everyone, and it might interest you. Generally you can attend a few meetings to observe, see it interests you, no harm, no foul. I also recommend looking into AOPA--aircraft owners and pilots association. Good magazine, etc. The experimental aircraft association is also an excellent way to get introduced to general aviation, and also has an outstanding magazine.
The Sporty's video courses are good. Don't forget that all the FAA manuals for flight training and so on, are available free of charge on the FAA web site, downloadable as you desire.
I think it's against terms of service here to refer to other web sites or forums, but there are a number of forums for student or private pilots where many questions that will come up in your studies, will be open discussion or will have answers. Good luck.
That said, you did ask about a study group or study partners, suggesting a little more than picking up a course to view.
My question about the individuals who only wanted to learn a little about flying was very specific: they were the 09/11 hijackers who crashed two aircraft into the twin towers, one into the Pentagon, and put another in a field in the countryside. You see why that might raise an eyebrow?
It's not unusual to want to learn about a subject, and aviation has a lot of enthusiasts who are not pilots. It is unusual to specifically seek to complete the "written" test (knowledge exam), given that its only purpose is toward pilot certification, but then it's also not illegal, and the test itself doesn't cause alarm. It won't hurt if you take it, won't put you on any lists, or anything like that. It's just unusual to do that particular thing, if not pursuing flight training.
Your'e quite right about the cost; learning to fly has become very expensive, and it won't ever go down; it will only get more and more expensive.
I would suggest that if you do want to become more involved in aviation, look into something like Civil Air Patrol in your area. It's a volunteer organization that's an auxiliary of the US Air Force. There is no commitment, and one of the main aims of CAP is aviation education. They do flying and various missions like search and rescue, flying blood donations, forest patrols, etc, and it's all volunteer. It means chances to fly from time to time, and to become involved in all kinds of things from cadet programs (like a combination of boy scouts and ROTC) to model rocketry, radio and communications, etc. A little bit of something for everyone, and it might interest you. Generally you can attend a few meetings to observe, see it interests you, no harm, no foul. I also recommend looking into AOPA--aircraft owners and pilots association. Good magazine, etc. The experimental aircraft association is also an excellent way to get introduced to general aviation, and also has an outstanding magazine.
The Sporty's video courses are good. Don't forget that all the FAA manuals for flight training and so on, are available free of charge on the FAA web site, downloadable as you desire.
I think it's against terms of service here to refer to other web sites or forums, but there are a number of forums for student or private pilots where many questions that will come up in your studies, will be open discussion or will have answers. Good luck.
09-24-2023, 01:56 PM
#7
New Hire
Thread Starter
Joined APC: Sep 2023
Posts: 8
Thanks John
Originally Posted by JohnBurke
There's nothing wrong with wanting to learn, or undertaking something for self-education. Nothing at all. I've taken courses that led to certification in this or that over the years for no other reason than I wanted to know about something, and I've made a life-long habit of always studying something, whether it's picking up a math textbook to read, or a language, or even just a community ed class at night. I think it's a good habit.
That said, you did ask about a study group or study partners, suggesting a little more than picking up a course to view.
My question about the individuals who only wanted to learn a little about flying was very specific: they were the 09/11 hijackers who crashed two aircraft into the twin towers, one into the Pentagon, and put another in a field in the countryside. You see why that might raise an eyebrow?
It's not unusual to want to learn about a subject, and aviation has a lot of enthusiasts who are not pilots. It is unusual to specifically seek to complete the "written" test (knowledge exam), given that its only purpose is toward pilot certification, but then it's also not illegal, and the test itself doesn't cause alarm. It won't hurt if you take it, won't put you on any lists, or anything like that. It's just unusual to do that particular thing, if not pursuing flight training.
Your'e quite right about the cost; learning to fly has become very expensive, and it won't ever go down; it will only get more and more expensive.
I would suggest that if you do want to become more involved in aviation, look into something like Civil Air Patrol in your area. It's a volunteer organization that's an auxiliary of the US Air Force. There is no commitment, and one of the main aims of CAP is aviation education. They do flying and various missions like search and rescue, flying blood donations, forest patrols, etc, and it's all volunteer. It means chances to fly from time to time, and to become involved in all kinds of things from cadet programs (like a combination of boy scouts and ROTC) to model rocketry, radio and communications, etc. A little bit of something for everyone, and it might interest you. Generally you can attend a few meetings to observe, see it interests you, no harm, no foul. I also recommend looking into AOPA--aircraft owners and pilots association. Good magazine, etc. The experimental aircraft association is also an excellent way to get introduced to general aviation, and also has an outstanding magazine.
The Sporty's video courses are good. Don't forget that all the FAA manuals for flight training and so on, are available free of charge on the FAA web site, downloadable as you desire.
I think it's against terms of service here to refer to other web sites or forums, but there are a number of forums for student or private pilots where many questions that will come up in your studies, will be open discussion or will have answers. Good luck.
That said, you did ask about a study group or study partners, suggesting a little more than picking up a course to view.
My question about the individuals who only wanted to learn a little about flying was very specific: they were the 09/11 hijackers who crashed two aircraft into the twin towers, one into the Pentagon, and put another in a field in the countryside. You see why that might raise an eyebrow?
It's not unusual to want to learn about a subject, and aviation has a lot of enthusiasts who are not pilots. It is unusual to specifically seek to complete the "written" test (knowledge exam), given that its only purpose is toward pilot certification, but then it's also not illegal, and the test itself doesn't cause alarm. It won't hurt if you take it, won't put you on any lists, or anything like that. It's just unusual to do that particular thing, if not pursuing flight training.
Your'e quite right about the cost; learning to fly has become very expensive, and it won't ever go down; it will only get more and more expensive.
I would suggest that if you do want to become more involved in aviation, look into something like Civil Air Patrol in your area. It's a volunteer organization that's an auxiliary of the US Air Force. There is no commitment, and one of the main aims of CAP is aviation education. They do flying and various missions like search and rescue, flying blood donations, forest patrols, etc, and it's all volunteer. It means chances to fly from time to time, and to become involved in all kinds of things from cadet programs (like a combination of boy scouts and ROTC) to model rocketry, radio and communications, etc. A little bit of something for everyone, and it might interest you. Generally you can attend a few meetings to observe, see it interests you, no harm, no foul. I also recommend looking into AOPA--aircraft owners and pilots association. Good magazine, etc. The experimental aircraft association is also an excellent way to get introduced to general aviation, and also has an outstanding magazine.
The Sporty's video courses are good. Don't forget that all the FAA manuals for flight training and so on, are available free of charge on the FAA web site, downloadable as you desire.
I think it's against terms of service here to refer to other web sites or forums, but there are a number of forums for student or private pilots where many questions that will come up in your studies, will be open discussion or will have answers. Good luck.
I will consider looking at Civil Air Patrol, Aircraft owners and pilots association and experimental aircraft association.
I am also continuing with Sportys training videos that I am enjoying very much
I also discovered a "Free Pilot Training" channel in YouTube. I listened to the first video and learnt quite a lot. I enjoyed it
09-24-2023, 04:52 PM
#8
Disinterested Third Party
Joined APC: Jun 2012
Posts: 6,026
Something else you might try, depending on how tight finances are (aren't they always?): glider flying. It's a lot less expensive, doesn't require a medical certificate, is more achievable for the money, and it costs a lot more to pay for a tow and rent the glider.
I almost hesitate to say it, but if you're inclined, given expense and all, have a look at model airplanes, too. There's a lot of enjoyment to be had in everything from plastic scale models to simple balsa-and tissue paper peanut scale rubber-band kits, to u-control (fly in a circle) gas powered models, to radio controlled stuff. It's also not that big a leap from building a 1/4 scale model, to building an airplane you can fly (which is where the Experimental Aircraft Association really shines...but they've got something for everyone, plus the added bonus that membership will get you into a lot of aviation museums around the country at no cost). There are a lot of folks that dive into the computer simulations of every kind of aircraft and scenario imaginable.
And of course, there are ultralights, and for those inclined skydiving and wind tunnels.
Make a few contacts at the local airport (CAP, perhaps), and sharing the costs of fuel sometimes works for going flying with someone. I spent a lot of years as a kid hanging out at airports begging rides (not possible so much today, since 09/11), back when there wasn't a lot of fencing around airports. Washing and waxing in exchange for flights, and all that. Depending on where you live, there may be various aviation clubs or groups going on, and as mentioned earlier, there are often ground schools, classes, or groups that flight instructors (or others) at local flying clubs or schools put on that could be each night, or sometimes on weekends, etc.
I almost hesitate to say it, but if you're inclined, given expense and all, have a look at model airplanes, too. There's a lot of enjoyment to be had in everything from plastic scale models to simple balsa-and tissue paper peanut scale rubber-band kits, to u-control (fly in a circle) gas powered models, to radio controlled stuff. It's also not that big a leap from building a 1/4 scale model, to building an airplane you can fly (which is where the Experimental Aircraft Association really shines...but they've got something for everyone, plus the added bonus that membership will get you into a lot of aviation museums around the country at no cost). There are a lot of folks that dive into the computer simulations of every kind of aircraft and scenario imaginable.
And of course, there are ultralights, and for those inclined skydiving and wind tunnels.
Make a few contacts at the local airport (CAP, perhaps), and sharing the costs of fuel sometimes works for going flying with someone. I spent a lot of years as a kid hanging out at airports begging rides (not possible so much today, since 09/11), back when there wasn't a lot of fencing around airports. Washing and waxing in exchange for flights, and all that. Depending on where you live, there may be various aviation clubs or groups going on, and as mentioned earlier, there are often ground schools, classes, or groups that flight instructors (or others) at local flying clubs or schools put on that could be each night, or sometimes on weekends, etc.
09-24-2023, 07:45 PM
#9
New Hire
Thread Starter
Joined APC: Sep 2023
Posts: 8
EAA
Originally Posted by JohnBurke
Something else you might try, depending on how tight finances are (aren't they always?): glider flying. It's a lot less expensive, doesn't require a medical certificate, is more achievable for the money, and it costs a lot more to pay for a tow and rent the glider.
I almost hesitate to say it, but if you're inclined, given expense and all, have a look at model airplanes, too. There's a lot of enjoyment to be had in everything from plastic scale models to simple balsa-and tissue paper peanut scale rubber-band kits, to u-control (fly in a circle) gas powered models, to radio controlled stuff. It's also not that big a leap from building a 1/4 scale model, to building an airplane you can fly (which is where the Experimental Aircraft Association really shines...but they've got something for everyone, plus the added bonus that membership will get you into a lot of aviation museums around the country at no cost). There are a lot of folks that dive into the computer simulations of every kind of aircraft and scenario imaginable.
And of course, there are ultralights, and for those inclined skydiving and wind tunnels.
Make a few contacts at the local airport (CAP, perhaps), and sharing the costs of fuel sometimes works for going flying with someone. I spent a lot of years as a kid hanging out at airports begging rides (not possible so much today, since 09/11), back when there wasn't a lot of fencing around airports. Washing and waxing in exchange for flights, and all that. Depending on where you live, there may be various aviation clubs or groups going on, and as mentioned earlier, there are often ground schools, classes, or groups that flight instructors (or others) at local flying clubs or schools put on that could be each night, or sometimes on weekends, etc.
I almost hesitate to say it, but if you're inclined, given expense and all, have a look at model airplanes, too. There's a lot of enjoyment to be had in everything from plastic scale models to simple balsa-and tissue paper peanut scale rubber-band kits, to u-control (fly in a circle) gas powered models, to radio controlled stuff. It's also not that big a leap from building a 1/4 scale model, to building an airplane you can fly (which is where the Experimental Aircraft Association really shines...but they've got something for everyone, plus the added bonus that membership will get you into a lot of aviation museums around the country at no cost). There are a lot of folks that dive into the computer simulations of every kind of aircraft and scenario imaginable.
And of course, there are ultralights, and for those inclined skydiving and wind tunnels.
Make a few contacts at the local airport (CAP, perhaps), and sharing the costs of fuel sometimes works for going flying with someone. I spent a lot of years as a kid hanging out at airports begging rides (not possible so much today, since 09/11), back when there wasn't a lot of fencing around airports. Washing and waxing in exchange for flights, and all that. Depending on where you live, there may be various aviation clubs or groups going on, and as mentioned earlier, there are often ground schools, classes, or groups that flight instructors (or others) at local flying clubs or schools put on that could be each night, or sometimes on weekends, etc.
10-01-2023, 06:20 PM
#10
Gets Weekends Off
Joined APC: Oct 2007
Position: Sr. VP of button pushing
Posts: 2,730
Or you could take a ground instructor written exam and get a ground instructor certificate. There’s no flying or checkride involved. You’d also have to pass a Fundamentals of Instruction written which covers how people learn. Check out FAR 61 subpart I.
Thread
Thread Starter
Forum
Replies
Last Post
martindh2005
Flight Schools and Training
0
11-10-2006 06:20 AM
