I have been wonting to fly aircraft for as long as I can remeber, and would have got my PPL if it were not for the facted I am dyslexic. I belive there is alot of math in getting a PPL. Is that true?I have asked many people before, but I never get a stright ansser.
I very bad at math, like i dont know my tables or anything. But dont wont to give up on a dream, if I can help it.
2007-02-12 10:18:50 · 7 answers · asked by Lance G 3 in Cars & Transportation ➔ Aircraft
Basic math (addition, subtraction, multiplication, basic algebra) is needed. If you know trig, great but it's not required at all. The tables are necessary, yes, but they're not impossible to learn; perhaps if broke things down into smaller steps, that would help.
I hate math also but I'm now a commercial pilot and an AGI (adv. ground instructor) working on my CFI. If you want to get your PP-ASEL, keep working toward it. If you'd like some help with the ground school, please contact me.
2007-02-12 10:45:13 · answer #1 · answered by barrych209 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I am a Helicopter CFII long past private. I am dyslexic and I have NEVER gotten a passing grade in anything math class past intro to algebra. Instrument flying is much more math intensive than anything you will find in getting you PPL. Go for it. Dont be afraid of it at all. If you can keep track of the money in your pocket then you can fly with a PPL........Especially fixed wing. lol
2007-02-12 10:57:23 · answer #2 · answered by kb3hmj 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Don't worry about the math all you have to do is basic addition, subtraction, and multiplication. And if you want to, no one says anything if you use a calculator for that. There is also a really cool little pilot gadget called the CX 6 flight computer and if buy one of those all you have to do is enter in the numbers and it gives you all of the answers.
Good Luck!
Blue Skies!
Happy Flying!
2007-02-13 10:03:54 · answer #3 · answered by pilotjeannie89 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I also have a maths problem, and my tables come slowly as a trainee pilot. In any case you can start and go up to your solo qualification without much or any maths needed. Later for your navigation a calculator will do a lot of your ground work.
2007-02-12 12:45:01 · answer #4 · answered by pegasegirl 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I considered myself poor at math as well.
I have my Commercial Pilot licence, with over 500 hours, & I am training for my Instructor Rating.
If flying is your passion a little difficulty with math won't stop you.
2007-02-12 10:33:56 · answer #5 · answered by No More 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
tell me about it... I barely can say a few words in english correctly and my math level is worst than my smaller sister who's in 7th grade but is good enough to do my preflight calculations, in other words my friend, math its not gonna do any help once you encounter an emergency situation, you gonna have to pull your flying skills form yo a**....
2007-02-12 11:18:38 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
not much. i want my private pilots license to. you just need to know about heading altitudes fuel mileage and that kind of stuff. you should at least know basic math nothing hard thought!!
2007-02-12 11:39:13 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋