I thought someone would mention this.At MTSU, Middle TN State University, they teach private/instrument together. It is called FITS. I hear they are thinking about doing away with it because it is very hard on the students. Your trying to teach a student pilot holding entries and he cant even fly the airplane yet. It also makes for a very long checkride. You can google FITS to find more about it if you would like.
I read the article and found it interesting. How has the program been working? Are the students having a hard time, or do they seem to adjust well?My employer teaches just that. Our 141 course actually in AOPA this month.
http://flighttraining.aopa.org/members/ft_magazine/archives/article.cfm?article=7245
I read the article and found it interesting. How has the program been working? Are the students having a hard time, or do they seem to adjust well?
Thanks for the feedback. So, the students seem to transition well from landing the sim to the real thing? I figured it might cause some problems. I've worked in a handful of full-motion sims as both student and instructor. They are wonderful tools, but I thought they were somewhat limited when it came to takeoffs and landings; especially in crosswind conditions.Teaching landing to new PTs specifically is great. We can start at any part of the pattern (usually turning final) and just pause/reset right away at wheels down. The other day I helped a PT practice 20 landings in the sim with 0.7 time charged. I think that is priceless without any of the other stressors you'd have in the pattern. When we step into the airplane to do it for real, they already have a mental picture of what it will be like.
Thanks for the feedback. So, the students seem to transition well from landing the sim to the real thing? I figured it might cause some problems. I've worked in a handful of full-motion sims as both student and instructor. They are wonderful tools, but I thought they were somewhat limited when it came to takeoffs and landings; especially in crosswind conditions.
Is there a syllabus out there that teaches Instrument and Private at the same time??
It's hard to disagree with that.But I think the pros well outweigh the cons.
I can always tell guys who show up to their first flight having spent time in MSFS. First off, they won't look outside. They spend their time looking at the instruments.....