Recommendations for an IFR Training DVD set?

ChasenSFO

ChasenSFO

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I'm a visual learner, since instrument ground schools don't work out with my schedule and CFII's are expensive, I've decided to invest in a DVD course to help fill in holes(or craters) in my instrument ground knowledge. Anyone have any recommendations?

Leaning towards King Schools right now, but the cost of tissues, socks and lubricant over the course of the series might defeat purpose of not hiring a CFII.
 
Just go sit at the airport and watch the planes land on a crappy day.

I've never bought a DVD set for flight so I couldn't really steer you one way or the other
 
jhugz said:
King Schools+A Pack of Walmart Ankle Socks (You don't need Tube Socks)+Lotion = Still cheaper then me charging you 50 dollars an hour

The real question of this thread is multiple packs of socks a better investment then a fleshlight.
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Definitely cheaper. Wish I had bought the socks
 
Problem with the fleshlight is it gets mixed around with the flashlight, then you reach for it in your bag, you realize your mistake, get horrible ideas, passengers are uncomfortable, its just a big headache.
 
Sporty's is more of a complete ground school where the King videos focus on passing the knowledge test and checkride. Use Sheppard Air for your writtens and use Sporty's for a more "ground school" type course.
 
Rotor2Wing said:
Sporty's is more of a complete ground school where the King videos focus on passing the knowledge test and checkride. Use Sheppard Air for your writtens and use Sporty's for a more "ground school" type course.
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Exactly what I'm doing, working out quite well so far.
 
I have tired all of them and as boring as it may seem, I think Kings program does a great job of really teaching you the material. Follow their program, take the practice exams and you should be good. I also found "youtube" to have a lot of infomation on specific topics that can help as well.

Good Luck.
 
I thought the King Schools course was pretty good. I did part 141 at a small mom and pop school and that's what they were using, but in the end I thought it wasn't bad.

And for the record, a latex glove rolled up inside a towel with some lube is waaaaay better than the sock.
 
Sporty's was well worth the money when I did mine. After I finished I ended up selling them and getting back most of my money.
 
JordanD said:
Check out Sportys. You know, if old men named Dick are more your forte.
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I like the Sporty's stuff. Well, except for the guy they have teaching the Weather segments-he makes me want to gouge my eyes out with a plastic fork.
 
A150K said:
I like the Sporty's stuff. Well, except for the guy they have teaching the Weather segments-he makes me want to gouge my eyes out with a plastic fork.
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Yeah, finally got one of my students on them and he seems to like them.
 
I never used a DVD course in its entirety, but I do like Sporty's style from what I have seen. A few things that helped me:

As boring as it sounds, visual learner or not, read the 'Instrument Flying Handbook' (FAA-H-8083-15A), cover to cover. You will be glad you did once you start flying.

http://www.faa.gov/regulations_policies/handbooks_manuals/aviation/media/FAA-H-8083-15B.pdf

I would pick and choose certain things out of the 'Instrument Procedures Handbook.' That's a boring one, but practical and informative.

http://www.faa.gov/regulations_policies/handbooks_manuals/aviation/instrument_procedures_handbook/

I still frequently reference 'Everything Explained for the Professional Pilot.' Clears up a lot of muck about the Regs, but then again it is still someones interpretation of them. None the less, I've yet to find any disagreements.

Written: Sheppards, Gleims second if you want more enrichment. Of the written exams I have taken, the Instrument was the most practical, so it would not hurt to get more in depth with the study here.

Read this every night:

http://www.southwestcfi.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/IFR-Cheat-Sheet.pdf

A few things have poor explanation, but if it leads to more questions, great!

If you are flying with a 430/530 download the free emulator from Garmin's website. Avweb has a great tips an tricks video using the 430/530.

Get some fresh coffee and you're on your way.
 
n57flyguy said:
I never used a DVD course in its entirety, but I do like Sporty's style from what I have seen. A few things that helped me:

As boring as it sounds, visual learner or not, read the 'Instrument Flying Handbook' (FAA-H-8083-15A), cover to cover. You will be glad you did once you start flying.

http://www.faa.gov/regulations_policies/handbooks_manuals/aviation/media/FAA-H-8083-15B.pdf

I would pick and choose certain things out of the 'Instrument Procedures Handbook.' That's a boring one, but practical and informative.

http://www.faa.gov/regulations_policies/handbooks_manuals/aviation/instrument_procedures_handbook/

I still frequently reference 'Everything Explained for the Professional Pilot.' Clears up a lot of muck about the Regs, but then again it is still someones interpretation of them. None the less, I've yet to find any disagreements.

Written: Sheppards, Gleims second if you want more enrichment. Of the written exams I have taken, the Instrument was the most practical, so it would not hurt to get more in depth with the study here.

Read this every night:

http://www.southwestcfi.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/IFR-Cheat-Sheet.pdf

A few things have poor explanation, but if it leads to more questions, great!

If you are flying with a 430/530 download the free emulator from Garmin's website. Avweb has a great tips an tricks video using the 430/530.

Get some fresh coffee and you're on your way.
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This is a good handout but beware it used to have some errors in it. IFR altitudes comes to mind. Someone really needs to re work that whole handout, proof it, and streamline it where each acronym fit on the same page.
 
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