1. When flying under IFR, how would you recommend I scan the instruments so I can maximize proficiency?
Everyone will adapt his or her scan on their own. It varies based on the individual.
2. What technique would you recommend I include in my IFR clearance shorthand?
2. What technique would you recommend I include in my IFR clearance shorthand?
Use symbols!! I cannot say that enough. They are 2 times quicker and save a lot of error if you adapt it correctly.
3. What would you say is the worst possible thing an IFR pilot could do en route?
3. What would you say is the worst possible thing an IFR pilot could do en route?
Relax. It gets very easy to get side tracked and get off a v-way, especially en route
4. Have you ever lost situational awareness flying actual IFR? How did you combat it? If not, how would you recommend fighting it?
4. Have you ever lost situational awareness flying actual IFR? How did you combat it? If not, how would you recommend fighting it?
Yes I have. I got stuck looking at the instruments too much in the desert. I just slowed down and thankfully had a CFI right next to me.
5. When taxiing, and ground control says, "Hold short of the ILS Hold" what do they mean?
5. When taxiing, and ground control says, "Hold short of the ILS Hold" what do they mean?
The ILS Hold is a place on the taxiway that prevents precession and other errors due to interference. The ground controller tries to assure the approaching aircraft safety and priority.
6. What do you think is the hardest part about IFR flight?
6. What do you think is the hardest part about IFR flight?
The hardest part about IFR is precision. Precision is the root combatant to all errors while flying in IMC. Do your best to have things done two to three steps ahead.
7. (Follow up) how could a pilot remain more than one-step ahead?
Set frequencies, prepare for arrivals, and plan for the approach.
8. Why do people say that the Instrument rating is the hardest rating to receive?
8. Why do people say that the Instrument rating is the hardest rating to receive?
Instrument flying pushes for precision and safe flying. Many pilots in the air lack precision and safety and are accidents waiting to happen. I believe that the instrument rating challenges pilots
9. Is it safer to fly IFR in IMC with winds? Why?
9. Is it safer to fly IFR in IMC with winds? Why?
It is never safe to fly in winds. But winds pose a serious threat when flying on v-ways and when landing.
10. What are some of the things I will have to perform during my instrument flight examination?
10. What are some of the things I will have to perform during my instrument flight examination?
Flight into an uncontrolled airfield, holding patterns, three approaches, and maintaining the minimal +/- 10 kts, +/- 10 degrees, and +/-100 ft.
11. What is the biggest issue that Instrument rated pilots have?
The main issue is the fact that pilots don’t have enough practice in IMC. This is very harmful to their training and creates a big hazard.
12. Why is there a different Instrument rating for single engine planes and twin-engine planes?
12. Why is there a different Instrument rating for single engine planes and twin-engine planes?
Twin-engine aircrafts are more difficult to fly and contain more potential errors. The reason why they require a whole other rating is because you are required to fly in the event of an engine failure.
13. What are the fuel minimums for IFR flight? How about at night?
Day and night in IFR call for at least 45 minutes of remaining fuel. This ensures that in the event of missing the approach, you are able to do it again.
14. How long do you think it takes the average private pilot to get their Instrument rating?
14. How long do you think it takes the average private pilot to get their Instrument rating?
About 6-7 months, it’s hard to prepare for the Instrument rating and it’s a lot of new information.
15. I have to present my findings on IFR to about 25 students in may, what do you think is the most important thing to include in my presentation?
15. I have to present my findings on IFR to about 25 students in may, what do you think is the most important thing to include in my presentation?
Keep it simple because it’s even hard for private pilots to understand instrument related material.
16. Is flying TEC safer than flying a direct route in a heavy traffic area?
16. Is flying TEC safer than flying a direct route in a heavy traffic area?
Yes, that is why they are set in place. TEC’s are like well preplanned routing that helps lower congestion.
17. Do you feel that a lot of people aren't capable of getting the instrument rating? Why?
17. Do you feel that a lot of people aren't capable of getting the instrument rating? Why?
Yes, private pilots don’t take this rating seriously and the written exam will bite them in the butt.
18. What can I expect being different between the Instrument rating written exam and the Private Pilots License written exam?
18. What can I expect being different between the Instrument rating written exam and the Private Pilots License written exam?
The instrument exam is way more thorough. The FAA tries to trick you so much in so many different areas.
19. What is the best way to be an efficient instrument pilot?
19. What is the best way to be an efficient instrument pilot?
Plan ahead; time, fuel and altitude play a huge part in how you perform your instrument flying.
20. How can I be an effective instrument pilot?
20. How can I be an effective instrument pilot?
Be curious and well prepared, ATC is good to you if you’re good to them.
21. Would it be safe to fly IFR at night? Why?
21. Would it be safe to fly IFR at night? Why?
It really doesn’t matter; you still have no visual reference to the ground. Approaches are safer at night in fog because the airport is brighter.
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