Transitioning to a new aircraft type

[J777Fly]

This is a just a quick poll to see how pilots prefer to learn a new aircraft

Before you fly any aircraft type for the first time, you normally study the aircraft Information Manual to get an understanding of operating it.

If given the choice, would you prefer to learn about a new aircraft's systems, speeds, weights and operating procedures via reading an information manual or watching a detailed DVD presentation of the aircraft?

*The aircraft can be anything in GA from a C150 to a Cessna Citation*

 

[Number1atNumber2]

I think the answer to this depends on how a person learns, those who are visual learners I'd guess would favor a DVD.

 

[n57flyguy]

I am a visual learner, I still prefer reading the POH and going over it for an hour or so with a CFI.

 

[Number1atNumber2]

Well nevermind then.

 

[jrh]

I just figure out how to start the engines and teach myself the rest in the air.















I don't really care how I learn a new plane, although I'd lean towards the DVD if given a choice.

 

[Murdoughnut]

I can't learn anything visually - I have to swallow the book material first. I have vendors at work who always want to set up webinars to take me through their programs - never works for me.

 

[Roger, Roger]

If I had the choice, I'd pull off all the access panels and the cowling and run through the AFM while examining each of the systems on the actual aircraft.

 

[hack1982]

I just figure out how to start the engines and teach myself the rest in the air.















I don't really care how I learn a new plane, although I'd lean towards the DVD if given a choice.

wing it:rawk:

 

[esa17]

Give me the POH and the keys to the plane. After flying 30+ types thus far I've discovered that they all still fly the same way.

The two big questions to ask are:
What are the "no" buttons in the cockpit?
What mistakes usually kill people?

 

[ftyflyboy]

Give me a 3x5 card with the V-speeds and the key to the plane...let's fly

 

[High_Alpha]

I've always preferred turning pages to using a scroll button, and I'd rather read than watch a video to learn speeds, limitations, systems, etc.

 

[Douglas]

First of all, they have DVDs for learning a new airplane?

Wat?

 

[TheresaPilot]

How about both?

 

[jhugz]

Turn the key and fly the color coded arc's.

 

[Bandit_Driver]

Give me both. I would prefer to read the manual, watch the DVD or lecture, read the manual again and go sit in a CPT for several hours.

If we are talking GA aircraft just give me the manual.

 

[jwp_145]

I agree with the flash card of V-Speeds... when going to a new GA aircraft I generally try to get a AFM for that Model, read it cover to cover, make a kneeboard card with all the vspeeds, and do a few circuit patters with someone familiar in the type.

 

[Sisson2011]

keys and go