Instrument Rating - #IFR Ground School Training is NUTS!

I have talked about beginning my Instrument Flight Rules or IFR instrument rating so I can fly in the clouds. I haven't given an update on how that training is progressing, so I thought I would highlight some of the things I am doing and learning during my self directed instrument rating#ifr ground school. One of the things I am realizing is that the instrument rating knowledge portion is very dense. There are a lot of concepts that must be learned and grasped even before one gets in the cockpit to fly approaches and all of that stuff. So, come along with me as I talk about my ifr training thus far and when I plan on becoming an instrument rated pilot! Let's fly!

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[carlospayne]

Brother Russ, stay on it! You inspire a lot of people and videos and comments are instructive. One way to remember the acronyms is to record them on your phone with your voice and listen to them constantly. In addition to that, work with sim and prepare propose flight plans and fly your vfr as if it were an ifr. I know, it seems overwhelming but nothing is imposible to a willing mind. The first time you flew to flight lever 7.5 remember how smooth it was, well ifr will make your flights much smoother in checking the conditions of the wind at different ceilings. The flight with little sammy and tail win was a wonderful experience as you incorporated a deviation for petro. God is always with you!

[Aviatorpeck]

I truly enjoy watching your Channel I am 65 and started my flight lessons about 18 months ago I was in an accident at work and had to have knee surgery been about 11 months of recovery and haven't been able to get back in the plane I am hoping in the next 2 to 3 months I have passed the FAA written test and have 31 hours flight time logged was just about to solo and got hurt I also have a flight simulator with MSFS great tool to help stay a little bit current anyway good luck with you instrument learning my pilot friends and brother who fly's a corporate Gulfstream tell me you're not going to be a real pilot until you are instrument rated I get it!!! Have a great day

[BLKAVR]

You got this my friend. It may look overwhelming, but as much as you love flying, you got this… and you got it, one bite at a time.

[BT]

That senior citizen dude, at the end, seemed to be quite fascinated with you!
From a line in Airplane(1980)”Good luck, we’re all counting on you.”

[MarauderV]

Russ - it is a good idea to get the written out of the way as soon as possible. A lot of IFR flying is understanding the stuff you are talking about in the video. In your VFR flying, try flight planning as if it was a real IFR flight using the Victor or T airways. And when you encounter symbols you don’t know, look them up and learn what they mean. As for the approach plates, they are standardized in format and once you learn the standardization and terminology, they are pretty straightforward. I spent hours pulling up approach plates and doing briefings on them to make them comfortable to look at.

And by all means, keep asking questions.
The IFR rating is the toughest rating out there. It combines the physical aspect of requiring you to fly with a high degree of precision, good radio skills, in depth weather understanding and a whole bag full of terminology and regulations. There are some good content providers on YouTube that will help you get a better understanding. I would also encourage you to find an instrument rated pilot to use as a safety pilot to help you build your understanding of how all this stuff fits together. The simulator will become invaluable ONCE you really understand what you are doing. I find simulators are really good at reinforcing the procedural aspect of IFR flying. Also, check out the full motion simulator that is going in at N57. I understand it will provide the closest thing to real world flying.

[WolfPilot]

I flew 2.5 hours under the hood on the way back from KOSH. the .5 was a simulated RNAV approach to KSWI. I did great! More hours in the logbook.

[lonestarhog]

First, I am not an instructor; just a pilot, with most of my hours flying Search and Rescue with Civil Air Patrol (CAP). That being said, my experience with aviation students is that he/she had expectations that earning the initial Private Pilot Certificate was going to be like learning to drive. Simple: wheel, shifter, two pedals and a speedometer; it being okay to ignore all the other instruments and idiot lights. Rules? Yeah, those are pretty basic and simple.

Initially, the student is excited about earning the title of 'Pilot', and he/she makes sure everyone knows about the new adventure. After a few aviation lessons, reality materializes. Aerodynamics, aircraft, instruments, checklists, communications, the complexity of the Airspace System with all of its rules and regulations, navigating, charting courses, the complexity of weather, required aircraft maneuvers, and so much more. Knowing that what awaits him/her is the written FAA Private Pilot Examination, and the oral/checkride with an FAA Inspector = STRESS!

A professional and experienced instructor can only motivate to a certain extent through positive reinforcement. The majority of what is required - discipline, commitment, sacrifice, motivation - must be supplied by the student. The students that I have experienced - since receiving my Private Pilot Certificate in 1983 - have had one thing in common: FRUSTRATION! It materializes in many different ways and is sometimes difficult to assess, but the negative effects are obvious. So many students just give up.

When asked by people considering the journey to a PPL or those who are already on the road to the PPL, "Is it difficult?", my response is simple and honest: Have no illusions, it requires dedication and hard work, and is only as difficult as YOU make it (i.e ATTITUDE). Above all, have confidence in yourself and your instructor, and enjoy the journey together.

Just the opinion and advice from an old (75) pilot, who is presently dusting off the rust having completed The Private Pilot Refresher Course and presently taking The Instrument Refresher Course. Oh, how aircraft instrumentation and the Airspace System has changed since my PPL/IPL courses in 1983.

Now, all of this being said, for those seeking their PPL, you can multiply it by 1000 for your IPL, and 1, 000, 000 if your attitude is not positive.

The PPL Ground School required intensive study. The IPL Ground School requires hours of intensive study, repeat study, and repeat of that repeat until you believe that everything is a circle; unlike a hold which is oval. 😁Trust me, it will slowly become ingrained, often without realizing that you actually are learning.

Hint: If you have a spouse or friend who is also a student, do the following. You play the part of instructor and explain to your student the immediate study concept(s). There is no better way to learn something than to teach it.

Hang in there! Eventually it will all start to solidify and you will look back and think, "that was pretty simple". Well, okay, maybe not. 🤣

Godspeed to all future aviators....

[jayinsco]

After flying VFR for 30 years I decided to get my IFR. Still working on it. I think your right to get the written done early, but I do recommend get a few lessons would help. Fly some holds, ils and a RNAV or 3. Good luck enjoyed your video.

[paratyshow]

👍☑ Dont worry Russ, it get harder before it gets easier much harder LOL but we all know that you will NOT give up!

[novinthomas]

Russ, you found a new bike to ride and it has a lot of gears. You may fall off a few times, grind the gears, break a chain, YOU GOT THIS. PRAYER, PATIENCE, PRACTICE. By the way the Square is a vey nice Park. Plenty of shade, sights, sounds, and some food. Keep the vids coming, PEACE!!

[alvinhenderson]

Hey Russ! Just wanted to make a quick comment. First of all, you had me cracking up while watching this video!! I’m 52yrs old and beginning my journey of becoming a PP. I have some health issues that I have to get squared away with my AME and FAA but I’m making progress. Your videos have inspired me more than you will ever now!! Thank you for your energy and positive outlook on life and love for aviation. Please let us know when your murch comes available, I’ll be first in line! Peace and God Bless!!

[thesavvycarconsumer]

You got what takes know question about that. 💪🏾💪🏾

[twinflyer]

Russ, I like your approach to tackling this rating. Study and get the written out of the way, then focus on the flying. I will warn you that staying current and proficient after getting the rating is a commitment. I wish you well on this journey. If there is any way I can assist you please feel to PM /email me. We have your back and my brother "You Got This".

[NorthwestAeronaut]

No reason you can’t have it by this time next year 😁 keep truckin’! 🙌🏻🙌🏻🙌🏻

[joshmc]

I had the same reaction haha I opened the book, first chapter and was like WHOA I thought I knew what an Instrument Rating covered but totally didn’t. Keep trucking along! It all starts to come together eventually.

[sirjosefofhessen]

These are approach information vectors and for example remember how to navigate via VOR that is instrument navigation used for vector and position ILS is instrument guided approach on which autopilot does pick up the 3 degrees glide path

[chriscardv]

I remember many years ago a IFR pilot telling me that filing an IFR flight plan for trips through complicated airspace (especially here in northeast)..is actually an easier way to fly. And he was right! I was lucky enough to fly some actual IFR with a few friends prior and during my own training. I did it with steam gauge in the early days and then purchased a C182T G1000…and I went to heaven. Also I remember using the King videos to help for the written, they were excellent helped me score 98. Funny I actually passed the written twice bc I let the time 24 months lapse the first time (1993) with work & traveling etc. Good luck 🍀

[tedmoffatt]

Good luck in your IFR training, when I retire from the Philadelphia Fire Department I try that

[devildogkilo]

King’s School on YouTube has a great video on IFR.

[BLKAVR]

I feel your struggle brother, you got this. Also, if you have a flight simulator at home like MSFS2020 or X-Plane, these could help a lot while your learning the concept, because you could just fire up the sim and do it... Anyway, it may seem like a lot and overwhelming at the beginning, but it all starts coming together and making since. Let me know if I could help?