IR part 141, Stage II Check: Mastering Instrument Approaches

Probably the most important stage in the Instrument Rating course is Stage II, when the student learns to fly approaches. It requires precise and correct piloting, proper radio communications, multitasking skills, and attention to detail. Of course, these skills are important in every flight, including visual piloting, but instrument flight is even more demanding.

Although it is not as daunting as it was in the beginning, today we had wind gusts, which made piloting even more challenging, especially when on the glideslope. I had to fly three different approaches: ILS, VOR, and GPS. I still feel a bit overwhelmed at times, but with practice, I am becoming more and more confident.