Pursuing the instrument rating can be extremely challenging. It takes lots of training, studying, and commitment from the student and their instructor to master all the necessary skills and build the confidence to fly under IFR. What are some successful approaches to tackling this rating? What are some of the resources to use to study? What should you expect during the training and practical test?
San Carlos Flight Center invites newly instrument-rated pilot to Kuni Migimatsu along with his instructor, Michael Dutton, to highlight their experiences pursuing the instrument rating. They will provide an overview of their training including the various tools, and resources they used along the way, as well as an insight into the instrument checkride. See how the Airman Certification Standards translate into what the ground questions and flight may look like. Finally, as with all things in the world of aviation, see how to handle unexpected situations when they arise, even on a checkride.
If you are an aspiring instrument pilot or a veteran aviator, join us to hear about what to expect and how to pass this checkride.