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I passed my IR checkride today! The oral and flight portions were unremarkable so I won’t expound unless someone has a question. Instead here’s a list of particulars associated with my training and the ride itself that might generate some questions which I’ll be glad to answer:
- Went through a part 141 program using the post-9/11 GI Bill
- Sim training was in a Redbird FMX
- Aircraft was a G1000/GFC 700 equipped C-172 SP
- Curriculum was a Cessna Pilot Center/King on-line course (I got a 98 on my written)
- I’m 48 and had about 180 TT (28ish X-country time) when I started my training
I’m glad it’s over as I was about as nervous as I’ve ever been leading up to the ride. I should note that I didn't do this in one go. I did all of the sim time and the written last Fall (2013) and then deployed. Started back up at the end of Aug when I got back. Due to scheduling, a broke plane and other acts of God I last flew 15 days before the ride. During ther down time I studied and used ASA IP Trainer to try and keep my skills, specifically my scan, up to snuff.
- Went through a part 141 program using the post-9/11 GI Bill
- Sim training was in a Redbird FMX
- Aircraft was a G1000/GFC 700 equipped C-172 SP
- Curriculum was a Cessna Pilot Center/King on-line course (I got a 98 on my written)
- I’m 48 and had about 180 TT (28ish X-country time) when I started my training
I’m glad it’s over as I was about as nervous as I’ve ever been leading up to the ride. I should note that I didn't do this in one go. I did all of the sim time and the written last Fall (2013) and then deployed. Started back up at the end of Aug when I got back. Due to scheduling, a broke plane and other acts of God I last flew 15 days before the ride. During ther down time I studied and used ASA IP Trainer to try and keep my skills, specifically my scan, up to snuff.
