Ready for PE?

[kbireta]

At what point is a pilot ready for PE? I just got my yoke and rudder pedals a week ago and find that it's a whole new experience taking this seriously. Obviously, I wont be going trough LAX airspace anytime soon, but at what point would you consider someone ready to start on the outer edges of ATC and working their way inward?

My patterns are still sloppy, especially as I look out the side windows while checking where I am along the runway on my altitude varies a bit. I still haven't mastered landing... I tend to come in high and fast. And I also tend to apply too much rudder or brake at the wrong points while landing and I go off the runway a bit occasionally. Crosswinds increase my chance of error as well. Thanks for your input.

Ken

[HRutila]

Ken, take a look at the FAA Airplane Flying Handbook for some useful tips on how to properly fly the pattern in Chapter 7. Because you're coming in high, pay special attention to the descent technique the FAA discusses in the handbook.

https://www.faa.gov/regulations_policie ... _handbook/

When you get to the point where you can land without rolling off the runway, you're probably ready to get started. I'd recommend completing the pilot ratings if you're new, since they involve a gradual progression from basic to advanced ATC services so that you don't bite off more than you can chew on your first few flights.

[stevekirks]

I've been flying on PE for a few months now and "online" for over a year. I still wander off a runway now and then.

I finally put my rudder pedals into the system today and disabled the "rudder" axis on my Logitech 3D Xtreme joystick. Now the only steering and brakes I have are the pedals and so far, I've taken it off the apron or runway twice. I would consider this site required reading:

http://training.pilotedge.net/page/overview

You can fly all of them "offline" to practice, then connect right afterwards and repeat the exercise for credit. You'll be TEC-routing and LAX-flying in no time.

[Keith Smith]

Or you can skip flying them offline since many of them require interaction with ATC to be practiced effectively

[Ryan B]

Yep, just go all in! It's only simulation... that's why it's here people!

[Steven Winslow]

I concur!! If you're going to spend the time flying, you might as well get the REAL practice in by adding PilotEdge to the mix!

[jcgonzalezsed]

hello how are you guys im new in pilot edge how can set up my stuff some video in you tube wich can help me

[Keith Smith]

which part of the installation instructions are giving you a problem?