I have decided to add the Comm. SE rating and then ME. Any words of wisdoms, thoughts,,
Also, besides the Gleim study manual, any other suggestions?
Thanks in advance!
I'd be very surprised if that happens that fast.Comments on the proposal to remove the complex requirement by substituting 10 hours of advanced instrument work are due by 11/30, I believe. I also believe this is a "quick turnaround" rule, so we may see a final rule by the end of December or January.
Words of wisdom?
The Commercial certificate (not "rating") is all about precision control and mastery of the aircraft. It means being able to put the airplane exactly where it's supposed to me in speed, attitude, heading, altitude, and coordination during a wide range of maneuvering flight. Make sure you can do that before you take the ride.
I'd be very surprised if that happens that fast.
Point taken, although my experience as a CFI is that folks learn where it's supposed to be a lot faster than they learn how to put it there, hence, perhaps not a "half/half" situation. YMMV.IME that (precise control) is only half of the picture. The other half was learning "exactly where it's supposed to me in speed, attitude, heading, altitude" for each of the many required maneuvers.
Point taken, although my experience as a CFI is that folks learn where it's supposed to be a lot faster than they learn how to put it there, hence, perhaps not a "half/half" situation. YMMV.
The highlighted items were probably the biggest contributors.Perhaps my situation was a little unique in that I did have an instrument rating along with some aerobatic, tailwheel, and glider experience, all of which involve a degree of control beyond that required for a PPL.
Have fun -- the Commercial is the most fun you will have preparing for a practical exam!
Maybe someone can chime in on the requirement for a complex airplane -- has that been removed or is it about to be removed?
It was not removed in the changes which became effective two weeks ago, but an NPRM has been issued which will replace the 10 hours of complex with 10 hours of "advanced instrument" training. Comments are due this month, effective date TBD (guessing some time mid/late next year).Maybe someone can chime in on the requirement for a complex airplane -- has that been removed or is it about to be removed?