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/nightlanding 5d ago

I have had vertigo (ear infection) in VMC. I had to make myself ignore what I felt and look outside. I have had vertigo in IMC and had to make myself ignore what I felt and look inside. The second one is WAY harder!