uwochris
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Hey guys,
First off, I just wanted to say hello to everyone here. I recently registered, and am very pleased with the new format. I am a 20 year old student pilot from London, Canada. I am currently in my 2nd year of University, studying Commercial Aviation Management at the University of Western Ontario. I have about 25tt. I have a concern that I hope some of you can address.
I have about 3 weeks for my Christmas break, which began Tuesday. I thought I'd use this time to catch up on my groundschool material, and refresh my knowledge about flying. I found that I didn't have much time to go as in depth as I would have like during school because of all the other work I had due. I have a scholarship I would like to maintain, so I find myself focusing on my school work more than my flying work. I was just wondering if other university/pilot students find this to be normal? Do you often find that you cannot concentrate as much time as you would like to? If you are a Regional/Major/other pilot, did you find this to be an issue when you were studying?
Also, I found that I often had difficulties with the very detailed information (ex. the electric systems, magnetos, and other concepts). How much does one need to know? I'm the kind of guy that will not move on until I understand the last bit of detail, but I find some of the stuff to be very complicating. Perhaps an engineering degree would help one understand the material better?
I feel as though I know the basics (and more) well enough, but sometimes I wonder how 14-15 year olds can possibly read their manuals, and understand what's going on. Even with my highschool background of physics (I know- it's not much), I still find it difficult to follow.
I just want to see if I am not alone on this stuff. I'm sure that as time goes by, I'll pick it up. The best way, I believe, is to actually experience something, before you can understand it. I feel I've already progressed since I began my lessons in September, and am confident that I'll pick up the other stuff with time. Do you guys feel the same way?
Thanks a lot for your opinions, and joyeux noel!!
First off, I just wanted to say hello to everyone here. I recently registered, and am very pleased with the new format. I am a 20 year old student pilot from London, Canada. I am currently in my 2nd year of University, studying Commercial Aviation Management at the University of Western Ontario. I have about 25tt. I have a concern that I hope some of you can address.
I have about 3 weeks for my Christmas break, which began Tuesday. I thought I'd use this time to catch up on my groundschool material, and refresh my knowledge about flying. I found that I didn't have much time to go as in depth as I would have like during school because of all the other work I had due. I have a scholarship I would like to maintain, so I find myself focusing on my school work more than my flying work. I was just wondering if other university/pilot students find this to be normal? Do you often find that you cannot concentrate as much time as you would like to? If you are a Regional/Major/other pilot, did you find this to be an issue when you were studying?
Also, I found that I often had difficulties with the very detailed information (ex. the electric systems, magnetos, and other concepts). How much does one need to know? I'm the kind of guy that will not move on until I understand the last bit of detail, but I find some of the stuff to be very complicating. Perhaps an engineering degree would help one understand the material better?
I feel as though I know the basics (and more) well enough, but sometimes I wonder how 14-15 year olds can possibly read their manuals, and understand what's going on. Even with my highschool background of physics (I know- it's not much), I still find it difficult to follow.
I just want to see if I am not alone on this stuff. I'm sure that as time goes by, I'll pick it up. The best way, I believe, is to actually experience something, before you can understand it. I feel I've already progressed since I began my lessons in September, and am confident that I'll pick up the other stuff with time. Do you guys feel the same way?
Thanks a lot for your opinions, and joyeux noel!!