IFR training questions and advice.

[hubcap]

On 12/30/2021 at 7:23 PM, Mcstealth said:

I have started working toward an instrument rating. What would be your plan on achieving the goal?

I have a fairly good deal money wise with my Brother-in-law as a newly minted CFII so I will be able to fly quite regularly for the month of January weather permitting at a good rate. 

Do I need the most expensive version of Foreflight like he wishes me to buy? Sheppard Air as a study sight. Is that okay? Is there a CB way to satisfy the technology side of things? 

Thanks in advance. 

David

 

I finished up my Instrument rating about a year ago. I would advise getting the most advanced copy of Foreflight this year. After flying with it for a year, then decide if the additional features are worth the additional expense. I promise you that the difference in price will seem insignificant compared to most other general aviation expenses.

Get the written out of the way as soon as possible but there are many things that you will want to discuss with your instructor while you are learning to fly, so start flying as soon as practical. I used Sheppard Air and passed the written with a 90%.

I would fly as much as possible and compress your training into the smallest window you are comfortable with. I did not get to fly for over a month last winter because of the weather and it really set my proficiency back.

In my experience the real learning begins AFTER you get the rating. There are many things, particularly decision making, that you don't get exposed to much during training....other than in theory. Other things like how many degrees left do I need to turn to miss that Tstorm build-up?

Edited February 9, 2022 by hubcap

[jaylw314]

17 hours ago, Mcstealth said:

Is there a time factor in the hours you have flown before you take the IFR check ride? Do any under-the-hood or XC hours Expire?? (For lack of a better term?)

IIRC, you need some amount of CFI-I time specifically for preparation in the 2 months before your checkride, and you have a timed sign off for your written test.  Otherwise, I don't recall a time limit rule on anything else.

Edit: actually, now I'm not sure about the endorsement for the written test, is that actually time limited or not?

Edited February 9, 2022 by jaylw314

[RLCarter]

All your time still counts but chances are there needs to some refresher to get back up to speed (proficiency). Your written is good for 2 yrs and you need 3hrs of “test prep” with in 2 months before the check ride….. what gets most applicants is the 50hrs of x-country, 61.65 lays it all out