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From: lmiller@ucla-cs.UUCP
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Subject: Re: Wanted: Advice on Ground School Courses and Texts
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Date: Wed, 24-Apr-85 13:38:06 EDT
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Reply-To: lmiller@ucla-cs.UUCP (Dr. Lawrence Miller)
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I took the written for the Instrument rating based on my own study.  I used
the FAA manuals, plus others, including the excellent Jeppesen programmed
course.  BUT, the local Santa Monica GADO requires proof of passing a
ground school course, OR specific approval of an independent study course.
I had to present my materials to an FAA examiner for approval, and he
actually quizzed me on my knowledge before allowing me to take the exam.  I
did miss one question, though, some bleep trick question about TCAs.

The ability to understand the material is greater after you've had some
flying experience.  This was great for an instrument rating, but would be
tough for a private.

Larry Miller