Challenged
Pattern Altitude
I'm currently working on my Instrument ticket, so I went up with my instructor and I flew a DME Arc approach for the first time today. I have to say it was pretty interesting and I thought it was a cool experience. I did a pretty good job with it, but I think I could have been a little cleaner if I had a heading bug on my DG, as I found myself a little lost after a couple of turns since the weather was bouncy.
While we were on the DME arc approach, the controller asked if we would mind flying a surveillance approach next, but unfortunately I had to get back on the ground for prior commitments, so we couldn't help her out with that. I had never even heard the term surveillance approach before going up today, so I was sorry that we couldn't do that one as well. It seems like it would be a good procedure for both pilots and controllers to practice every so often.
While we were on the DME arc approach, the controller asked if we would mind flying a surveillance approach next, but unfortunately I had to get back on the ground for prior commitments, so we couldn't help her out with that. I had never even heard the term surveillance approach before going up today, so I was sorry that we couldn't do that one as well. It seems like it would be a good procedure for both pilots and controllers to practice every so often.