Do you need to know very advance math in order to be a pilot?

Question

Do you need to know very complicated math in order to be a pilot?

Are there any pilots out there who is not so good at math?

Was the PPL course hard? or it just involved lots of studying.

I prefer if pilots of flight instructor answer to this question please.

thank you.

Answer 1

you won't need calculus to fly an airplane, however basic algebra and geometry skills are very useful.

Being very quick at mental math will help more than anything. on the ground you can do everything with a calculator or one of the many tables and charts you will encounter. However when you are in the air, you are always having to quickly add and subtract multiply and divide, especially with instrument flying. There are ways around using math in the air, but its easier if you can do it quickly in your head.

The PPL course is not very hard in the academic sense. It is  a lot of fun, and perfecting technique and skill can be challenging. Overall its a very rewarding experience and anybody who is dedicated can earn their private certificate.

Answer 2

Through out the training that I went through to get my PPL, I only had to encounter addition and subtraction. The weight and balance calculations was the hardest for me to understand and even that is just looking at the charts in the POH or owners manual for that specific plane. I think you should be fine.

Answer 3

If you want to do it, do it. If you have done well in your school classes or at the very least done okay, you'll be just fine!

Good luck and don't be afraid!

Answer 4

No.  Look at the test.  It's published.  The hardest math on it is ratios and interpolation.

Answer 5

I agree with XP pilot, but also would like to add, that while you are dividing your attention tremendously, you do need some good math sense to be able to do things in your head, and estimate pretty well, which all comes with experience.  ie: groundspeed, cloud bases, x wind corrections, fuel burn, distance remaining, etc.  To be just a PPL math isn't required at complicated levels though they do exist if you wish to dig.  ie: aerodynamics.  You should be challenged during a x country flight esp. at night to do a night diversion, meaning the airport you were headed to is now closed due to weather and you have to divert to a better suited airport, you must quickly know where to go, and figure out time distance and fuel burn to the new location.  Getting your PPL is both fun and challenging, otherwise more people would do it if it was easy.

Answer 6

No, just the basic four: add, subtract, multiply and divide. And throw in just a little simple, basic geometry and you can do it. And, you are allowed to use calculators in both the test and practical applications.

PPL course is not difficult; it just demands attention and dedication. You must be serious about learning and wanting to achieve otherwise you're just throwing your money away.

Answer 7

im in college to be a pilot and the highest math i gotta take to obtain everything up to my coommercial rating is college algebra...i forgot thethe number...i think is 112 or something...but im good at algebra so im not sweating it

Answer 8

you don't need to know too much math, but any little bit helps.  The private course is not difficult, because you and your instructor will go at a pace that is right for you.  Everybody has an area or two that takes a little longer to get through, but as long as you keep trying, you'll make it.  Try and find an instructor that you work well with, and the whole process will be an enjoyable one.

Answer 9

no just simple maths but u often hav 2 do hard maths in order to show u r capable