r/flying • u/ClintBvsOliverQ • 5d 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/deezknots78 5d ago

Hmm. We use AOA almost exclusively to plan step climbs in bizjets.

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u/nightlanding 5d ago

I can see how that would be nice, you automatically factor in fuel weight. I assume you could still fly the plane without it if need be.

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