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Home Schooling

At-home ground school and FAA test-preparation courses are nothing new, and the logos at right represent some of the most well-known companies in that market. It doesn't much matter which you choose to get you through your written, only that you spend quality time studying the material. Take lots of practice exams, and schedule your efforts to ensure the results don't expire before you can take the check ride.
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Key Takeaways:

  • Pilots can use downtime to enhance aviation knowledge by studying for FAA written exams to pursue new ratings or certificates.
  • Maintaining proficiency involves organizing and digitizing logbooks for accurate record-keeping and utilizing home flight simulators to practice cockpit procedures and instrument flying skills.
  • Refreshing aircraft-specific knowledge by thoroughly re-reading the Pilot's Operating Handbook (POH) is essential for retaining critical operational information.
  • Online resources such as webinars from various aviation organizations and the FAASTeam offer valuable continuing education and opportunities for WINGS program credit.
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A good pilot is always learning and practicing. Whether your aviating is geared toward a ratings-oriented career or just going for the occasional $100 hamburger, we all should put some effort into maintaining proficiency and enhancing related knowledge. If you’re stuck at home with nothing to do and can’t fly, how can you spend the time adding to the aviation skills and knowledge you want?

As with all things aviation, it depends. If you want to add some new ratings or certificates, now is probably a good time to study for them. If you’re interested in keeping up with the latest developments and refreshing your understandings, and perhaps learning something new, reading this magazine regularly often helps. And even if you’re concerned your cockpit skills will deteriorate after a long stretch out of the left seat, there are ways to address that, too. Here are some suggestions.

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