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Having hijacked the thread, perhaps a few thoughts on accelerated training. I few down to the Dallas area to complete instrument training. In my case the school brought in a contractor where it became obvious that we had very different understanding resulting at one point with a shouting match...

I know for a fact that I practiced recovery from unusual attitudes. Also good input. Thank you.

"Everyone agrees except (partially) the FAA Chief Counsel, who in 2010 issued the following letter (and references a previous letter)" This is good information. Thus no need for me to call the FSDO, who likely know less about this than what I just learned... Thus because I have little interest...

I have read the private basic instrument, instrument rating and commercial instrument training requirements and it's really hard not to have met the commercial requirements if you have completed an instrument rating... I believe there are two parts to this. Getting the endorsement and...

I'm largely in the same situation with completing commercial. That said I have a question related about instrument training for commercial 61.129(a)(3)(i). In short at the school I did private and instrument I was told that my training hours for the instrument rating would satisfy the commercial...

With flying at higher altitudes I'm interested in buying a pulse oximeter for use onboard the plane. I'm interested in opinions on which type and perhaps brand. Many years ago we purchased for a family member a "medical grade" Nonin pulse oximeter which used transmissivity on a fingertip. That...

If it's any consolation a year ago I waited for five months in the Chicago FSDO for a private check ride. For instrument I was ready three months before the ride...

The last thread on locating a buyer's agent was two years ago, thus I feel justified starting new.... I have decided to acquire a Diamond DA-40 and located in the Chicago area where I have concerns with respect to going down the path to a purchase without handholding. That said I posted on the...

This appears to be OBE. I been calling schools with Diamond DA-40's, where it appears I have a commitment for the CFII, plane and DPE appointment. Just need to book a ticket on United and show up ready to get done.

I'm will call Venture North and discuss their Cirrus. While I'm checked out in multiple planes locally, my instrument training is in a DA-40XLS with G1000 & GFC-700 autopilot. I'm very familiar with the G1000 thus if possible I would not want to switch glass at this point, but getting checked...

The DPE I consulted told me I should avoid switching equipment when I'm so close to being done, where Venture North seems to not have access to a Diamond, though their Cirrus at least should have a G1000 which is really the issue. I have flew Avidyne earlier this week, but it's clear I would...

Illinois. Weather allowing anytime going forward. All PIC and XC hours complete. CFII departed for airline job leaving me needing check ride prep.

Does anyone know who might be able to do an instrument finish up with a Diamond DA-40XLS?

With respect to the oral, being organized up front will set the tone for the rest of the oral. Organize what qualifies you and the plane in say folders. Put together in a coherent manner the information for the cross-country (performance numbers, W&B, etc). Put post it notes on the aircraft's...

I figured as much. The DPE is covering the whole PDF....