| If you have been contemplating getting your Private | | | | followed exactly as outline. Full knowledge of how to |
| Pilot's license then chances are you have looked into | | | | respond in critical situations such as spins their entries |
| the training that it involves. As you progress in your | | | | and recoveries in regards to the plane and glider |
| research, you are going to find that there are two | | | | categories will be a subject thoroughly studies. You will |
| major sectors in this training. The first part is | | | | learn how to obtain the required information for your |
| Aeronautical knowledge and then Aeronautical | | | | flight such runway conditions and lengths, takeoff and |
| experience. To put it in basic terms meaning theory | | | | landing distances. You will need to know how to |
| and practical application. | | | | determine how much fuel will be required for your flight. |
| The first part which is your ground training may sound | | | | How to handle delays in landing or deviations during |
| simple but there is a great deal to learn. You must be | | | | your trips can be of the utmost importance. |
| willing to apply yourself to this sector of your study. If | | | | To get you started once you have committed to a |
| you have any hope up getting up in that plane as a | | | | recognized flight training school you will be given a |
| solo then this is partially dependant on how well you do | | | | Private Pilot kit, however they are not free and range |
| in the first segment of your training. All of the | | | | anywhere between $150-$200. If you so desire you |
| knowledge that you gain here is what will be required | | | | can buy all your requirements separately but there is |
| for you to successfully complete the FAA written test. | | | | no savings by doing this and there is the risk of |
| This test is comprised in such a way to ensure you | | | | forgetting something. You required items would include |
| have a sound understanding all of the aeronautical | | | | your Pilots handbook, logbook, fuel tester and tank |
| knowledge that is required for flying. It encompasses | | | | gauge. In addition, a variety of maps and planning |
| many areas. There is general knowledge that leads | | | | sheets for flights. A course plotter and an E6B flight |
| into study that is more detailed. | | | | computer are all mandatory. In addition the will be the |
| Through every step of your training, you will be | | | | practical test standards outlines and textbooks. |
| required to keep a detailed logbook. You will learn and | | | | As you can see starting with a kit probably not only |
| must remember the privileges you will earn along with | | | | saves you some money but also time in having to go |
| you limitations, in addition with flight operations. You will | | | | out and purchase all of the individual items. The |
| learn how to read pertinent charts, understand | | | | particular kit requirement will depend on your course. |
| weather conditions and the flight restrictions concerning | | | | You flying school will know your exact requirements |
| them. Radio communication procedures must be | | | | and you can rely on their knowledge for your |
| learned correctly and applied in the proper matter. | | | | academic needs. |
| Safety and accident reports and compliances must be | | | | |