IPC Complete

[Seth]

After my plane being down for annual and the horrible weather this winter, I finally was able to conduct an IPC as when March 1st hit, I went out out of currency.

 

Touched down at BWI this morning as part of a touch and go on the second approach.  Only used half flaps as it was a long runway and the approach was pretty stable - also, this way I didn't have to adjust flaps for the takeoff.  For thefinal landing of the day, I used full flaps.

 

I don't normally conduct touch and go's in the Missile, but I thought this one out and decided with the instrutor there, go for it - also, I wanted to touch down at BWI

 

I usually don't take off before dawn, but it was a great early morning flight and I may be making a trip later this week so I needed the IFR currency.  It was about half and half night vs day flight this morning.

 

-Seth

 

 

[Hank]

Congratulations! I may be needing an IPC if I don't fetch my plane down here soon . . . Did one at the Niagara PPP even though I didn't have to. It was actually pleasant, including the 2400 x 40 field for a simulated engine out. There's something to be said for learning and being based at small fields, it makes many more places accessible without excessive worry. Maybe I'll visit Class B sometime, but the nice folks in Charlotte and Atlanta vector me around.

[carusoam]

You're gonna need a BFR if you wait too long Hank...

Best regards,

-a-

[Marauder]

I have actually made IPCs part of my normal training regiment. Find that over the years I either correct a bad habit or learn something new. Especially true since I am now flying behind glass.

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[Hank]

You're gonna need a BFR if you wait too long Hank...

Best regards,

-a-

 

No worries there, I've only been down here a month. My last approaches, however, were in September. I was set to go out at the end of January and get current, and the dad blame valve stem on a main tire went bad--air would come out but not go in. It's been replaced, but too late to fly before heading out.

[Seth]

I have actually made IPCs part of my normal training regiment. Find that over the years I either correct a bad habit or learn something new. Especially true since I am now flying behind glass.

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True - I was considering doing the same.  Since I earned my IFR Rating in 2009 I've had a few IPC's when the weather is too nice or I'm unable to get a certain number of approaches in.  Simply getting the IPC once a year or so is not a bad idea at all.

 

-Seth