New guy here looking for advise

[3Dreaming]

As an instructor I have been able to work with most everyone who I have tried to teach, but there sometimes difficulties. Starting out you may need to try a few instructors, or you might be okay with the first one you try. Finding an instructor is kind of like finding a mate. They both have the important tools that you are looking for, but you have to be compatible or it doesn't work out.

[PA1195]

Training methods have evolved...at least according to the suggestions in the CFI Handbook (Ch. 8 in particular). Being a student that has had the opportunity to fly with several instructors has taught me a few things. Historically the training involved having the student (me) read and review for a lesson. Prior to flight the instructor would verbalize and draw the procedures and expectations. I'd fly and the instructor would observe and take prompt corrective action if required...action being mainly verbal and far less frequently taking back of the controls until things calmed down.

Now it appears the instructor is offered the option of previewing the session to be followed by demonstrating a process or maneuver. The student then attempts a repeat and at the end there's a review. For me there was only one or two times something was demonstrated and I can recall each vividly. So perhaps the teaching methods have improved to better suit the student's learning curve.

Gary

[lfries]

Be sure to find an Instructor that can be available when your available.

[Project101]

Ok , so I found out there is a TW examiner .
that’s good. So far I like the guy and he seems to teach in an easy way. . We will see how it goes in the future . My last time I went to fly weather stopped us. I go wheels up again next week.

Now I’m on the hunt for a used head set. Their are some David Clark locally for under $150 and so I’m going try and snag those but I’m seriously tempered to try these they had great reviews . Better DB protection. What do you guys think ?
and what’s the diff between stereo and not . Might be a dumb question .

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[astjp2]

If you are going to stick with it, get a set of good headsets like BOSE or Lightspeed, they dont give your head hotspots from rubbing and are noise canceling.

[Project101]

Hey, just wanted to touch bases with you guys, this whole virus things is cramping my style, I have not flown much ..or at all I'm going to try and get back at this next week. I can't remember if I asked but are there any TC guys in and around San Diego CA?

[EdH]

I’m probably late on this, but I’d recommend getting your PPL in the easiest thing to fly. I started with a C152 for about 10 hours. I feel like switching to the Taylorcraft delayed getting my PPL as a lot more focus was put on takeoff and landing. Looking back, I wish I would have just gotten it done the easiest way as that would’ve allowed me to focus on all the airmanship tasks and less on flying in a pattern practicing landings. No reason to complicate it. Then when you’re done, get a t/d endorsement and fly whatever you want to your hearts (wallets) content.

And another thing, I know it was how it was always done back in the day, but I’m not sure I’d want my instructor behind me. It was real nice to point and talk about things and see what he was doing beside me.