One of the questions I often get asked is what type of equipment I have to purchased to learn to fly. Mostly, it is just training text, but I’ll outline what I have so far. I’m sure I’ll get more stuff in the months to come, but this is a start.
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I had the student pilot manual left over from 2002, and it does not require updating often, so my CFI said it would still be usable. I don’t recall the cost, but Amazon has it for around $60 |
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Flight calculator – used in navigation. Even though GPS is widely available now, pilots are still required to know get from point A to point B the low tech way. About $15 |
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Knee Board – It is like a clip board that gets strapped to you thigh during flight. Charts or other important documents can be kept secured and available during flight on the board. Paid $16.93 |
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Flight Maneuver Manual, Paid $15.49 |
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Pilot Log Book – used to track flight hours and other training. Every time I fly I’ll make an entry into this log. When needed, my CFI will sign off that various training goals have been met. I will keep up with this log book long after I become licensed. Paid $9.88 |
The one item I don’t have yet is aviation headphones. The price of the headsets can range in price from a couple hundred dollars to about a grand. I will have to purchase a set, but I wanted to wait for a couple of weeks into my training so I can make a more educated buying decision. My CFI said I can borrow a pair of his while I fly with him, but I’ll need it before I solo.
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Of course aviator glasses are a must. Gift from my wife. Priceless! |
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