IFR training help
08-17-2008, 04:23 PM
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IFR training help
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.
08-17-2008, 05:29 PM
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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.
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.
08-17-2008, 06:37 PM
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Originally Posted by 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.
Whatever you do.... don't do the rating faster than you can understand it... your life will depend on it.
08-18-2008, 12:20 AM
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Originally Posted by 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.
08-18-2008, 08:47 AM
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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.
08-21-2008, 02:32 PM
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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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