Bryan1726

Ok I'm now working on my instrument ticket I need some advise on how to finish this rating as fast as I can. I know I have to study I know how much work it will take I need some pointers on how to make that happen. I just finished my stage one check today, I have not taken the written yet, so with that said I would like to be done in around a month or two is it possible. Im part 61 as well. Any advise please.

hotelmode

If your flight school has a simulator use that as much as you can. Buy microsoft flight simulator and do instrument flying in that. You can practice holds, approaches, missed approaches etc.

I'm sure you've heard of Gleim to prepare for the written. Their computer based stuff is expensive, but get the book. For practice tests, etc, Dauntless Aviation has good prices and good software with free updates.

ryan1234

Fly with people (especially more experienced pilots IFR) as much as you can and study each part of each flight very well. Even if you sit in the right seat and work the radios you are gaining great experience. Study as much as you can... and try to understand how it all works together.
Whatever you do.... don't do the rating faster than you can understand it... your life will depend on it.

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meeko031

AGREED! use ms flight sim 04, practice your entry holds and approaches without using the autopilot. That way you can keep your scan up. be a complete nerd! The more time you spend time practicing your approaches, scan and holds, the more comfortable you will be. You will also spend less money on the rental fees. enjoy!!!

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Bryan1726

thanks for the suggestions so far. I dont mind being a nerd all that much so hopfuly that helps with things.

Ewfflyer

You want real IFR experience, try and find a 135 Freight Dog that will let you ride up front(You obviously can't log any time, but loggable time isn't always equivelant to real-world know-how). They'll be able to really show you how the system works.

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meeko031

by no means, i didn't mean that in a bad way..spend lots of time on it.. thats all

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the King

Get the written done...yesterday. The Instrument written is one of the more difficult ones because of the headwork involved. Start studying and get it out of the way soon. Otherwise it will end up distracting you when you need to be putting all the pieces together. If you know the fundamentals, learn the applicable regs, and can maintain a good scan of your instruments you will progress faster and can think your way through problems.

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