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Congratulations, Jonathan! I apprecitae your letting us know and the overview of the ride. I just started instrument training and am thoroughly enjoying it. Enjoy and fly safely. - Jim

Strap in, shut up and hold on. We're going back. Last weekend I put an exhaust fan in the ceiling for my wife's grandfather. After a bunch of hours spent in The Hottest Attic In The Universe, he had a ceiling fan that ducted to the side of his house. While my brother-in-law and I were...

I found the iac.org website--thanks Tony--and it has some great information. Turns out there is a school about 92.7nm (as the crow flies) north of my location, Montgomery, Alabama. Hmmm. Looks interesting!

Hey - Where's a good place to learn some basic aerobatics in the Southeast? I'm interested in learning loops, rolls and spins. I've done a little in sailplanes (loops, spins, wingovers) and while aerobatics isn't hugely interesting to me as something to pursue, I'd like to be able to handle...

I've been a pilot for 25 years. Been flying at this FBO off and on for ten years. Just got a complex checkout where the instructor said I need absolutely no more airwork (told the FBO this) and that I handle the airplane very well. He argued for me that I should be able to count previous...

Nope. I have no ego flying. But the "requirements" for renting airplanes has become absurd. And I am not too shy to point out the absurdity. For example, I have 50+ hours in C-152's. I have more than 10 hours in a particular, specific 152 at this particular FBO. I have been checked out...

Initial answer... First, I will most certainly take advantage of the time while dragging an instructor around mindlessly trying to satisfy the insurance company morons on this one. But my irritation factor will be through the roof! And while I appreciate that there's "lots to do" in a complex...

Any insurance gurus in here? Went for my first complex checkout flight today. Using the local FBO's Piper Arrow. Was really looking forward to it. <rant> Then, I learn that after the complex and Arrow checkout I cannot actually use the airplane until I have 10 hours of dual -or- 25 hours...

Thanks to all Many thanks, guys, to all who contributed (so far!). Lots of good ideas and considerations. My interest in simulators is to have something to practice with when I start IR training--my intent was not to try to circumvent the role of the flight instructor or to risk inculcating...

All, Does anyone have suggestions for simulators or online simulations for use on a home computer to learn IR principles? Though it would be nice to be able to fly complete IR flights on the simulator, I am particularly interested in something where I can experience and learn the various...

I have a non-pilot friend who has a form of strabismus known as Duane's Retraction Syndrome and he is interested in learning to fly. Do any of you familiar with the various medical requirements (he would likely go for the Class III medical) know if this condition would prevent him from passing...

Thank, Ron, for your thoughtful and complete response! I read the things you suggested; very informative. Thanks. A friend owns a Piper Arrow and he invited me to go flying today. Conditions were IFR with the ceiling at about 700' AGL and tops at 2,700' AGL. Very enjoyable. And...

I am about to start working toward my IR and would like some advice from you seasoned veterans. Is it permissable--or advised--to follow IFR routes while flying VFR to get an idea of in-route IFR? Would doing so while under flight-following by approach be considered an annoyance to them...