My fellow pilots,
There are instructors and then there are instructors. While in the Army I found out a well rehearsed and knowledgeable instructor can make a huge difference between learning and just being bored. Youtube, as you all know is a great way to get assistance. However sometimes just finding the right video can be yet another challenge. How many times have we been listening while in our heads saying "Just get to the point!" Getting proper instruction has been key to my learning and as of late, I have been going through aircraft like a termite goes through wood.
Well, meet pickinthatbanjo or Banjo as he is simply known. Great videos, well spoken, informative and to the point. I'm in the habit of listening to some of these repeatedly until I know them by heart. I can leave the MiG-21 for a week and jump back in without missing a beat. Banjo has great manners (so your 12 year old can watch) and he is extremely well informed. Its easy listening. He covers a wide spectrum of subjects and aircrafts. I find his partitioned approach very easy. His videos are short and specific. For example, Start Up, Taxi and Takeoff are 3 separate videos. I find this easier to digest. In less than a week I was fluid with the MiG-21. I did everything from air to air, to ground pounding rocket attacks. Banjo has an Air Combat Maneuver series also. I truly enjoyed it.
There is no replacement for the manual. However, I feel these videos are a very good way to get up and running. So next time you have some time to spare, head on over to youtube and look up his channel.
Air Combat Manuver
https://www.youtube.com/watch?list=PL-rNisMp5bxFu95q8IMBU0CfKBBRVZg3V&v=gDV5ZnloAscMustang
https://www.youtube.com/watch?list=PL-rNisMp5bxHy6DvD2chPZ3WJ9c26OPpZ&v=UIScUcxfeH8MiG-21
https://www.youtube.com/watch?list=PL-rNisMp5bxGvsjPZzvg0gYisIwfVlSMC&v=2cQvqFJ8TI4
