Ugh! The Instrument Rating!

Coney

Coney

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Hi. This is my first post on JetCareers.com. My name is Jerome Cone, and I'm working on the instrument rating through a Part 61 school. I have 238 hours total time. Like many who frequent this website, I aspire to have a pilot career someday. Here's my question: Is the instrument rating difficult for most people? It often feels like I'm learning to fly all over again. I'm 32 years old with a BBA in marketing from Baylor University (with no criminal history, earrings or tattoos), so I'm confident that I can be a suitable candidate for any airline. I just have such a LONG way to go and am often frustrated at my rate of progress. Does anyone have any tips or encouraging words? Many thanks!!

JJC
 
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Yeah. Don't get discouraged. /ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif





Just kidding. Welcome!!!

How long have you been working at the IR? Calendar and logbook time-wise? What do you feel are your "stumbling blocks"? How often do you fly?


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...(with no criminal history, earrings or tattoos)...

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Oh, by the way, you will be required to get a very specific tatoo, in a very specific location, in order to become a professional pilot. We just can't give you any details on that until you reach multi-commercial....

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Hey, welcome to the forum. I thought the instrument rating was really tough at first, but once you get it down its a whole lot of fun. Just keep plugging away, it'll come eventually. Dont hesitate to task anyone here for help. There's a lot of people who know their stuff here who probably can give you a lot of tips.
 
My suggestion would be to fly as often as practable so that you maintain some degree of proficiency since it is a challenge.

You might even consider a fast paced curriculum at a school near you that you could finish when you're getting vacation pay from your current job.

My last suggestion is that when you get your instrument rating, keep current. Those skills can disappear real quick. /ubbthreads/images/graemlins/smile.gif

-mox
 
How's the flying over in La Grange? I'd just reiterate what everyone else has said....fly 3 times a week at a minimum, get the written test knocked out ASAP, then study, study study.

The best resources to study for the instrument practical are the AIM, ASA instrument oral exam guide, and the Jeppessen Instrument/commercial text. Read those and you should have no problems.
 
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Here's my question: Is the instrument rating difficult for most people? It often feels like I'm learning to fly all over again. I just have such a LONG way to go and am often frustrated at my rate of progress. Does anyone have any tips or encouraging words? Many thanks!!

JJC

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JJC... I had problems with the IR too. I had this mental block when it came to some of it and - believe me - it really played with me.

All I can tell you is to stay in those books and stay with it. Ask a LOT of questions of your instructor. That's what he/she is there for.

One day, like it did for me, it will just "click" and you'll start to "get it".

It can be frustrating, but don't let it get to you.

Drop me PM's if you want to... maybe I can help you out with some things... maybe not, but the offer's there.

Best of luck and keep us posted.

R2F
 
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