3 - Getting a dog, I have heard that it isn't a good idea, considering deployments. What's your opinion?
I can't help but notice you started a thread for random API questions and then asked a question about PrimarySo there is one of these for OCS but not one here. A random question I have is in regards to bringing a camera or a GoPro to training. What are the restrictions of recording training flights, landings, maneuvers, etc.? Are recording devices permissible inside the cockpit?
Have you heard of many people redesignating from NFO to SNA?
Being first in your API class allows the CO to recommend/waiver an SNFO to SNA transition. We had multiple SNFO's that were trying to be number one in the class and took all the pressure...needless to say they were at the bottom. API is not how smart you are or how hard you work, rather its attention to detail and not getting tripped up on the stupid shit they ask to purposely trip you up.When I was in Pensacola, the only time people switched from NFO to SNA was if they were #1 in their API class. I know two people that switched this way. Your class rank is based on academics and PFA. I am sure there are other exceptions and that being top of the class doesn't always result in being switched.
Hahahaha...needless huh? Surely you don't mean it the way it comes across...sick burn rookie.We had multiple SNFO's that were trying to be number one in the class and took all the pressure...needless to say they were at the bottom.
Dang...my bad, guess the title fits the thread then "stupid questions"....thank you for the input and information...how much of API is actually flying if any?I can't help but notice you started a thread for random API questions and then asked a question about Primary
But to elaborate on the question, no GoPros in flight, so don't get one. You'll have bigger things to worry about inflight anyway. A camera might be advisable (unless you have a pretty solid cameraphone). You can't use it in flight, but you can take pictures of yourself after your first solo, etc.
None. Well, except for IFS, I guess, but that's before API. It's basically about 14 flights with an FBO at a regional airport in something like a Cessna 152/172 or a Piper Arrow or something similar. If you have a private pilot's license, you skip IFS, so I didn't have to go and I don't know what their policies are on recording devices, but the point stands that you'll probably have your hands full with learning to fly. Actually, it looks like you have a PPL too, so you won't do any flying until Primary.Dang...my bad, guess the title fits the thread then "stupid questions"....thank you for the input and information...how much of API is actually flying if any?
Being first in your API class allows the CO to recommend/waiver an SNFO to SNA transition. We had multiple SNFO's that were trying to be number one in the class and took all the pressure...needless to say they were at the bottom. API is not how smart you are or how hard you work, rather its attention to detail and not getting tripped up on the stupid shit they ask to purposely trip you up.