rbridges Posted October 19, 2012 Report Posted October 19, 2012 really great flying day. I finished all the requirements for my instrument training with a cross country to Asheville, NC. Got an awesome tailwind. Saw 204 knots on Flightaware. Not bad for a C model. Unfortunately, had a headwind on the way back which kept us in the 130-140 range even at lower altitudes. anyway, I'm nowhere near ready for the checkride. Still fumbling a little in the cockpit, and the ILS glidescope still gives me a little trouble. Hopefully, I'll become proficient in the next few lessons. Quote
4044N Posted October 19, 2012 Report Posted October 19, 2012 That's awesome...I have 0.9 hours of time under the hood left before I finish all my requirements. Will get that last +/- hour this Sunday morning. Now...if only I could be smooth enough for the checkride. It's nice to know that I am not the only one who has finished the requirements, but doesn't feel quite ready yet! Good luck to you! Quote
rbridges Posted October 19, 2012 Author Report Posted October 19, 2012 That's awesome...I have 0.9 hours of time under the hood left before I finish all my requirements. Will get that last +/- hour this Sunday morning. Now...if only I could be smooth enough for the checkride. It's nice to know that I am not the only one who has finished the requirements, but doesn't feel quite ready yet! Good luck to you! same here. Quote
kris_adams Posted October 19, 2012 Report Posted October 19, 2012 Congrats guys. I did all of my IR training in my Mooney and it sure made me more comfortable and capable the first time I headed out "for real." Have a blast. Though challenging, I loved my time spent getting my IR. Quote
Hank Posted October 20, 2012 Report Posted October 20, 2012 Congratulations, Rob! AVL is beautiful when you can see it. Don't be intimidated coming down through the clouds and seeing hilltops poking up. My parents live near there, and my wife has some great shots of Biltmore House as we've gone past on nice days. Don't worry about hours, get the procedures down pat! It's a sobering thought the first time you enter a cloud by yourself--can't just take off the foggles for VFR conditions, and there's no instructor to help or remind you if you're forgetting something. 1 Quote
rbridges Posted October 20, 2012 Author Report Posted October 20, 2012 Congratulations, Rob! AVL is beautiful when you can see it. Don't be intimidated coming down through the clouds and seeing hilltops poking up. My parents live near there, and my wife has some great shots of Biltmore House as we've gone past on nice days. Don't worry about hours, get the procedures down pat! It's a sobering thought the first time you enter a cloud by yourself--can't just take off the foggles for VFR conditions, and there's no instructor to help or remind you if you're forgetting something. AVL was gorgeous. You've seen my neck of the woods, and it's flatter than a pancake. Seeing mountains was cool. My CFII gave me a 10 minute break after the missed approach so I could snap some pics. Of course, mountains are the norm for you. Quote
rainman Posted October 23, 2012 Report Posted October 23, 2012 When I scheduled my IFR check ride this summer, the examiner told me which airports to prepare for. Fly those with your CFII to get your confidence. If your CFII says you're ready, you probably are...butterflies are normal...breath..good luck. Ray Quote
rbridges Posted October 28, 2012 Author Report Posted October 28, 2012 When I scheduled my IFR check ride this summer, the examiner told me which airports to prepare for. Fly those with your CFII to get your confidence. If your CFII says you're ready, you probably are...butterflies are normal...breath..good luck. Ray I'm pretty good with the actual approach. bit I still get a little rattled when rushing back around and setting up for another approach. Changing frequencies, VOR ID checks, etc. I'm sure it will get more fluid with practice. I'm just not ready yet. Quote
TonyPynes Posted October 28, 2012 Report Posted October 28, 2012 I am at 29 hours IR time and hope to wrap it up soon too. I think I am in the same situation. Skill is getting better and time ticking down but not ready for the checkride. 1 Quote
Stefanovm Posted October 29, 2012 Report Posted October 29, 2012 Keep it up. The Mooney is an excellent instrument airplane, if it is equipped. Mine has old stuff and I can hardly afford to fly it regularily, let alone upgrade the panel. I have two Collins navcomms with one ILS, no DME, no ADF, no IFR approved GPS, and need an IPC. I only do CAVU, most of the time. I have done some MVFR and the Mooney is nice in it. My Mooney was purchased March 2010. I wished I could have afforded one with newer avionics. It was an expensive step from my C152, even though the C152 has a much better panel. I took most of my IR in a C150 with then good IFR capability a long time ago. I have yet to do any IMC, or much hood beyond two BFRs, in my Mooney. My Mooney practice approches, no hood as just me and my non rated wife, seem easier than the C152 even with my really basic IFR avionics. Six hours of cross country time with my instructor many years ago (80s) was in a King Air with no autopilot, or RNAV back then, why I was along. It was almost 100% hard IMC, but the Mooney seems as stable and way easier to manage. I now have about 15 hours actual and 90 total. Things happen quicker in faster airlanes. My C310 was stable, but expensive and harder to manage as things happen faster, and with complexity, more things to do. I really like my Mooney. It seems to be in between with the best of both worlds, stable as the bigger, one engine-less complex, can go slower, etc. I do need an IPC and have been putting off due to ancient avionics. I want the IPC in my normal flying machine, otherwise, I would get in a rental with newer avionics. I have done well on simulator, including the newer full Rebird ones, but they all have newer avionics. My last currency was over a year ago in my now gone (replaced by the Mooney) C152 that had a KIng KNS80, so RNAV and DME, most of my 90 hours after the first 40. My check ride was taken in the C152 a long time ago. I did a practice localizer approach yesterday and it was real nice. It would not have been allowed in IMC, except as an emergency, as it required an ADF. Since CAVU, I substituted my VFR-only KLN 94 for the ADF. Most of the approaches around me are GPS types now. Most of the ILS approaches are at busier airports not close to me. There are fewer VOR only approaches, requiring DME or other equipment. I am trying to talk myself into an updated panel by going into more debt. Quote
carusoam Posted October 29, 2012 Report Posted October 29, 2012 What is the cost of upgrading your KLN94 to an IFR installation. Check eBay since the BK equipment is being replaced by Garmin upgrades. The KLN 94 is nice and upgradable... Best regards, -a- Quote
rbridges Posted October 29, 2012 Author Report Posted October 29, 2012 I am trying to talk myself into an updated panel by going into more debt. Have you looked into getting a partner? That could be a win-win for both of you. Quote
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