A favorite question among private pilots. Should I get my instrument rating?
In short the answer is a resounding yes! Pilots who continue their training are
52% less likely to have an accident.
Posts Tagged ‘IFR’
Should I Get My Instrument Rating?
Cloud Clearance Made Easy – The Point and Wait Video
There has been a lot of talk about the “point and wait” trick for cloud clearance since my first post on the subject. To clear up any questions on the matter, I went up and shot some video of this rule of thumb in action. Check it out and spread the word.
How to Copy an IFR Clearance Like a Pro
The task that befuddles most instrument pilots in training doesn’t involve flying at all! Prior to taxi, and sometimes prior to engine start, we need to copy and read back an IFR clearance. This is generally the most complicated set of instructions issued by Air Traffic Control throughout the whole flight, and it usually comes [...]
Cloud Clearance: The Point and Wait Trick
It’s a good idea to avoid the clouds as much as possible. For IFR pilots, you’ll typically find a smoother ride in the clear. VFR pilots have no choice on the matter: per cloud-clearance rules, it’s the law! But what about that cloud out on the horizon? You don’t need a Sporty’s sight-level to tell [...]
