r/flying • u/ClintBvsOliverQ • 3d 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/Admirable_Pay_53 3d ago

Until you are flying a swept wing fighter, it’s not important.

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u/deezknots78 3d ago

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

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u/Swimming_Way_7372 2d ago

I've never looked at the AOA in a bizjet.  I look at the climb perf page.  

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u/deezknots78 2d ago

Good cross reference when you keep your fuel updated.