Recent content by CMagnus

I looked into getting my IFR with Scott last year, but my schedule didn't work out. Tried again this year, but saw that he is apparently no longer teaching and was selling his trainer plane. No response to email inquiry. I am scheduled for Venture North next month! From the website...

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My concern with avionics is whether it would be too much to learn the more advanced/complicated setup than the more basic. I have heard that on the checkride you can be drilled on any and all equipment in the aircraft, and need to know it all thoroughly. It seems a lot to take in with the IFR...

Thanks for the comments - really appreciate the input... I'm going to continue on with current CFII. There are other CFIIs in the club that I can fly with as well, so can get different points of view, teaching styles, etc. I don't foresee issues, but wanted some input by those who have more...

My concern is not with the person, just being a new CFII and not taking someone through IFR Checkride yet. I will speak with him and let him know my concerns (which may or may not be valid). I do have someone that can safety pilot once I am ready. I appreciate the input!

True - asking for input as to whether it should be a concern, maybe it shouldn't. No prior students to speak with or pass rate, so nothing else to go by. I may just proceed and see how it goes. As for FF, I've used it for VFR flight planning along with 1800WXBRIEF, etc. and found it useful. I...

Haha - thanks(?) Yes, other CFIIs in the club - my instinct is to go with an experienced instructor. I feel kind of bad to pass over the new CFII, but I want to get the best training that I can. I'm new to IFR (obviously) so would expect to use FF for flight planning outside of the plane...

Thanks for the input. Updated my post - they are 430Ws, and also autopilot. Price is very close for the planes, so not a major factor. If I join the club, I would be flying the more "advanced" plane for the next couple of years.

I recently passed the IFR Written, and looking for an IFR Instructor. I have met with an instructor through a flying club, but I have some concerns... 1-not familiar with foreflight, 2-military flight background (vs GA), 3-(Biggest concern) I would be their first student. My instinct is to find...

I went through the process a couple of years ago (different medical reason). The FAA Safety Inspector was great. Good luck with getting a better SI next time and good luck going forward. I’ve had my certificate almost two years now and starting IFR very soon. Stay with it!

Happy to share the knowledge, you're welcome to copy. Yes, pre-solo... ready to solo, but the medical is holding me up. Waiting for the unrestricted medical to be legal to solo. Once I receive the updated medical I'm good to go. Below is the guidance on what to test (provided to me by the FAA...

Not a waiver, a Statement of Demonstrated Ability (SODA)

I just completed (and passed) my MFT (Medical Flight Test) this morning - monocular vision due to a childhood accident. The process goes as follows: 1) Have your optometrist or ophthalmologist perform the vision tests and complete the form 8500-7 2) Go to an AME for your physical - you will be...