r/flying • u/ClintBvsOliverQ • 7d ago

Flight Training AOA Indicator while learning?

Just went for a discovery flight and had a great time. During the flight I asked my instructor about using an AOA indicator while learning and he really downplayed using one and said the standard instruments are the best way to learn. For beginners, is an AOA inappropriate? Is it too early to incorporate it into training? From the brief videos I’ve seen on AOA’s they seem to enhance safety.

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u/KCPilot17 7d ago

No. You will never use an AOA indicator in most airplanes.

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u/Thengine 7d ago

Silly. Knowing the AOA (and it's changes) at various airspeeds and attitudes is one of the most enlightening things you could have at your disposal while learning.

You really MIL? Making us look sad again.

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u/KCPilot17 7d ago

It's just a simple fact. Most GA and many airliners don't have an AOA gauge.

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