How often to train on budget (instrument)
 

Just wondering what you guys think would be reasonable as far as how often to train (if you are on a budget). Im lookin to get current and then continue instrument training, but out of pocket. For example, once a week, once every two weeks, etc. I know if its to long between lessons, it kinda becomes counterproductive due to having to "re-learn" what you've gotten rusty on. On the other hand, paying out of pocket as you know gets very expensive....just seein what everyone thinks, or maybe some past experiences !

The more the better, especially on your instrument rating. If you're on a budget then save up the expected expenses for your training and then knock it out. Better to put it off a little while than to do the training sporadically. Inconsistent training will cost you more in the end

As the above poster said, the more frequent the better.
I would say at least two times per week on the instrument ticket.
Anything less and you will be wasting money.

(no more than 5 per week or info overload)

Instrument Scan + Comm
 

My biggest hurdles for the IA was learning the "scan" and IFR communications. Here are some suggestions for stuff to do between flights:

Get X-Plane and a simple joy stick. I don't know where you are in your training, but being able to "fly" at home will hone (or build) your instrument scan and you can practice the approaches/holds you'll be doing in real life. You don't need the throttle quadrant, rudders, and yoke as this exercise is for the scan, plus they don't model the actual a/c very well.

If you're close to an airport, an aviation scanner will help with learning the lingo. Or listen to ATC on the interweb.

I now use x-plane to keep my scan skills current and to "see" what's it going to be like going into a new airport.

Have fun!

How often to train on budget (instrument)
 

Sounds good guys .......ill prolly just get my bfr done, save until I got a good portion of total program cost then hit it hard.....thanks!