Great Sim today

[spiderweb]

Acting on the advice of some of the POA boardmembers, I have tried to see my CFII once or twice every two months. Today was just too cold for me to fly, so we did work in the sim. Two ILSs, one DME Arc and an NDB hold. How does one explain to non-pilots the feeling of exhilaration that comes with honing your instrument skills?

 

[Richard]

Acting on the advice of some of the POA boardmembers, I have tried to see my CFII once or twice every two months. Today was just too cold for me to fly, so we did work in the sim. Two ILSs, one DME Arc and an NDB hold. How does one explain to non-pilots the feeling of exhilaration that comes with honing your instrument skills?

Don't tell them, show them. Some of the best times I've had flying is when I take a non-pilot with me. Before the flight I brief them about what is to happen. I'll explain to them who I'll be talking to and why. Sometimes I have photocopied an app plate that they can use to follow along.

Even so, they are apprehensive about descending into the clouds but when we break out and the rwy is where it should be is exhilirating. (Even when I expect it to be there it is always a magical moment when I see it.) They catch it too. To diminish their apprehension I put them to work by telling them I need them to watch outside and let me know when they see the lights or ground.

 

[AirBaker]

It's definitely a different high than flying CAVU. But breaking out and seeing that runway lit up in front of you...

 

[spiderweb]

I am so lucky--every one I have flown with hasn't minded the clouds (or the idea of going in them).

Even so, they are apprehensive about descending into the clouds but when we break out and the rwy is where it should be is exhilirating. (Even when I expect it to be there it is always a magical moment when I see it.) They catch it too. To diminish their apprehension I put them to work by telling them I need them to watch outside and let me know when they see the lights or ground.

It's definitely a different high than flying CAVU. But breaking out and seeing that runway lit up in front of you...

Yep--so hard to describe.