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Training is more personalized in the airplane. Typi- cally, simulator courses entail up to 10 people at a time for academics, and two pilots for simulator sessions. The instructor must divide his or her instruction and attention between the pilots, which can result in missed training opportunities. Whereas, academic classes preparing for in-plane training rarely involve more than two pilots at a time. Then, in the airplane, it’s always one-on-one training.
Summary
Bottom line, each environment offers a superior train- ing experience in certain areas. If you’re training only in simulators or only in the airplane, you’re probably missing an excellent opportunity to quickly expand your skills and knowledge of your plane. Seek training from multiple sources and gather the best information and techniques you can from each source.
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Owner of Aeromania LLC, Anthony Cirincione spends most of his time refining pilot’s skills for the safe single-pilot operation of Cessna Citation aircraft. He is also an A&P with Inspection Authorization and holds a Master of Science in Aeronautical Science. Always working to maximize pilot performance, he published Advanced Flight Instruction – A Teaching Guide for Aviators. For more information visit www.aeromania.net.
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