rbridges
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man, I'm glad that's over. That was more mentally draining than my dental boards. Wind was a factor, and it was bumpy. It made me have a hard time keeping close to altitude. Anyway, that's done. Now I can start enjoying it. 
finally got instrument rating.
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EppyGA
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Congratulations!!!
Bill Watson
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Congrats!
Now it's time to fly in some weather
Now it's time to fly in some weather
dell30rb
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azure
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I know what you mean! (I went outside the PTS altitude standards for a moment or two more than once on my checkride, too).man, I'm glad that's over. That was more mentally draining than my dental boards. Wind was a factor, and it was bumpy. It made me have a hard time keeping close to altitude. Anyway, that's done. Now I can start enjoying it.
Anyway, congratulations!! It's a great feeling isn't it?
JasonCT
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Way to go!
gismo
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Way to go!man, I'm glad that's over. That was more mentally draining than my dental boards. Wind was a factor, and it was bumpy. It made me have a hard time keeping close to altitude. Anyway, that's done. Now I can start enjoying it.
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One who misses Daytona!
Way to go! 
man, I'm glad that's over. That was more mentally draining than my dental boards. Wind was a factor, and it was bumpy. It made me have a hard time keeping close to altitude. Anyway, that's done. Now I can start enjoying it.
Congrats!
flyingmoose
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Congrats
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GMascelli
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CONGRATS!!
Now get back to some fun flying and get that ticket wet!
Now get back to some fun flying and get that ticket wet!
rbridges
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thanks, everybody. Good idea about the books. All in all, it's a great experience. I'm really a much better pilot than I was 6 months ago.
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Outstanding!! 
denverpilot
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Congrats!
Now you'll have to go learn how to land again. Hahah.
Now you'll have to go learn how to land again. Hahah.
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Ben
A great accomplishment. Welcome to the club!
The most important part now is to make a study of weather and it's effects on light aircraft. Be conservative, bearing in mind your aircraft's weather capability, instrumentation, etc. Then go out and get some real-world experience!
The most important part now is to make a study of weather and it's effects on light aircraft. Be conservative, bearing in mind your aircraft's weather capability, instrumentation, etc. Then go out and get some real-world experience!
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Velocity173
Awesome. Congrats.
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Way to go! Sure feels good to have that ride behind you, doesn't it? 
Jaybird180
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CONGRATS
marcoseddi
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sick!
rbridges
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Way to go! Sure feels good to have that ride behind you, doesn't it?
that's an understatement. my wife told me that it's good to have me back.
DrMack
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Now you need to do what my crusty ole instrument instructor told me to do: USE IT! No, really, use it, i.e., even when it's CAVU out there, file IFR, every time. It will help keep you proficient so that when you do get wet, you can concentrate on precision flying with muscle memory while all the other stuff like communications and cockpit organization gets done by ingrained habit.
Remember that VFR into IMC is just as deadly for instrument rated pilots as it is for VFR only pilots. Note that it's not VMC into IMC that's so problematic, it's VFR into IMC. IFR into IMC should be a non-event if you remain proficient. So keep yourself tuned up and file IFR, every time. I even file IFR when I ferry my airplane 20 minutes for maintenance. I'm not saying don't ever fly VFR now that you are rated. VFR is fine for currency work and local sightseeing for example, but if the trip involves another airport on XC, short or long, my advice is to always do it IFR.
Remember that VFR into IMC is just as deadly for instrument rated pilots as it is for VFR only pilots. Note that it's not VMC into IMC that's so problematic, it's VFR into IMC. IFR into IMC should be a non-event if you remain proficient. So keep yourself tuned up and file IFR, every time. I even file IFR when I ferry my airplane 20 minutes for maintenance. I'm not saying don't ever fly VFR now that you are rated. VFR is fine for currency work and local sightseeing for example, but if the trip involves another airport on XC, short or long, my advice is to always do it IFR.
azure
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What if the ceilings are not so low that it's scud running, but too low to reach the MIA in VMC, and the clouds are full of ice? That describes about 80% of the time around here in the winter.
Though philosophically, I agree with what you're saying; I got my ticket to use it whether the conditions are IFR or CAVU. I much prefer having that extra set of eyes on my side.
Though philosophically, I agree with what you're saying; I got my ticket to use it whether the conditions are IFR or CAVU. I much prefer having that extra set of eyes on my side.