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OK guys, I got my IFR in a C-172. In reviewing the comments, I think that
there is a middle ground. The L-IV is a bit fast for learning. You need to start
slow, and get the fundamentals down. Then, once you have the procedures learned,
you can go faster.
To put it all together, I think that you should learn in a slow airplane.
Then re-train in the fast glass. That way, you get the most possible benefit.
You learn at an appropriate pace to your level of skill. Then you apply it to
the plane you will use.
Ted Noel
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Sent: Wednesday, October 08, 2003 9:25
PM
Subject: [LML] Re: IFR training in a
IV-P?
SNIP>>if possible, get the instrument training in the plane that
you are going to fly. it only makes practical sense.
I think that if you have a IV-P you should get your rating and
experience in the IV-P. It just doesn't make any, non monetary, since
to me why, if you fly a IV-P, you would want to get a rating and
experience in anything else.
I would definitely do the IFR training in the plane you are going
to fly. I
don't see the point on saving some money doing it in a
spam can, which behaves
nothing like the 4-P (the spammer is much more
forgiving as I am sure that you
You need to get used to the speeds
and power settings of the plane you
are flying.>> SNIP
I had to roll up my pants legs after reading the latest posts. C'mon guys
-- are you speaking from experience or just bullshittin' the crowd? How
many of you got an instrument rating in anything bigger or faster than a C172
(military crowd excepted)? How many of you have actually taught
instruments lately? Will the real CFI(I)'s please stand up? Learning to
fly instruments is challenging enough for anyone. It probably the most
difficult rating to get. In my limited experience as a Designated Pilot
Examiner-- it is also the one with the highest failure rate. Learning to fly
instruments is not going to be facilitated by doing the training in a LIVP.
Could you do it? Probably-- but it ain't going to be pretty.
Jeff Edwards
CFI(I)
DPE
MEI
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