When you can't see outside . . . .

The work getting an Instrument Flight Rules (IFR) rating was begun in November 2018, first studying and passing the IFR written and then taking lessons.  It is an interesting experience.  Flying only by reference to instruments is challenging.  Meeting the challenge will take lessons and practice.  The minimum experience for the rating are 15 hours dual, 40 hours total.  After racking up the minimum, or more if not proficient at 40 hours, a successful checkride with a designated or FAA examiner will secure the IFR ticket.

A substantial amount of the time spent on the IFR rating can be spent in advanced simulators.  I'll fly Alexandra for all 40 hours unless scheduling becomes an issue.  None of the time flying Alexandra can be alone.  Either my instructor or a safety pilot must be along in the right seat when I am wearing foggles or a hood.

Starting with the last flight to date here are a few flights making up my training and practice:

• KSRQ: four practice approaches ILS RWY 14 (three missed, one full stop)
• KSRQ: three practice approaches two RWY 4 and one 32