FAA IR(A) Written Test
What can you do when the weather is bad? Of course, the best choice is to study! Feeling confident about my knowledge, I decided to take a written test for my …
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IR part 141: Flying Approaches and Practicing ATC Communications
Brand-new instrument rating course students often encounter a lot of problems after feeling rather confident flying VFR. For example, quickly transitioning to a …
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Christmas Eve Celebration with Flight School Officials
Today is Christmas Eve and unfortunately, my instructor is not available. However, instead of flying, all of the students were invited to a dinner party at the …
Read more →The Art of a Good Decision Making: Weather Challenges
Weather is a critical factor for any pilot, and today we were planning ILS and VOR approaches in controlled airspace. The forecast was initially good and even …
Read more →IR Part 141: Instrument Approaches
Probably the most challenging, but also the most interesting, part of the Instrument Rating training program is instrument approaches. This phase of flight …
Read more →IR part 141: Flying Holding Patterns
The next part of the course includes flying holding patterns. Sometimes it is not possible to make the next planned step or maneuver right away, such as due to …
Read more →Passing the First Stage Check of Part 141 Instrument Rating Course
The Part 141 Instrument Rating course requires a proficiency check after every stage of training. There are a total of three stage checks and a final …
Read more →IR Part 141, Lessons 9 and 10: Improving Proficiency with VOR and GPS
It’s vital for an instrument pilot to be proficient with airplane navigation equipment. We’re continuing with VOR and starting with GPS. All …
Read more →IR Part 141, lessons 7 and 8: Brush Up and Radio Navigation
Lesson 7 is a review of all previous lessons, focusing mainly on airplane control and unusual attitudes. Lesson 8, on the other hand, is completely new and …
Read more →IR Part 141, Lesson 6: Radio Navigation and Maneuvers
Today’s weather is pretty challenging, with occasional wind gusts up to 15 knots. Apart from that, everything is great, and we’re going to fly at …
Read more →Partial Panel Flying: Dealing with Instrument Failures
For every pilot, it’s crucial to deal with any system failure promptly. Recognizing failures and taking corrective action can be vital, especially in bad …
Read more →Choosing the Best Place to Obtain a Pilot License: Considerations about Flight Schools in Europe and the United States
For every professional pilot, the first step is a Private Pilot License (PPL). The second usual step is an Instrument Rating (IR), which allows one to fly in …
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