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  1. VWGhiaBob

    Commercial versus Instrument Rating

    Was thinking of King Schools again for commercial written. Any thoughts?
  2. VWGhiaBob

    Commercial versus Instrument Rating

    Agree! I work long hours, and the only way I learned the complex avionics well enough to as IFR in a Cirrus was with my FlyThisSim at home. It was expensive, but probably saved me money overall, because it drastically reduced flying hours. For those concerned about cost, there's a robust...
  3. VWGhiaBob

    Commercial versus Instrument Rating

    Having recently gotten my IFR in my Cirrus, this 63 year old is already missing the challenge of training, so I'm considering my Commercial. Under new FAA rules, because Cirrus is TAA (Technically Advanced Aircraft), I can use it...no need for complex / retractable time. So that makes this...
  4. VWGhiaBob

    Flew A Cirrus today. Long

    From a 2005 G2 SR22 owner, the fuel consumption you experienced seems high. In my Cirrus, the difference between Rich of Peak and Lean of Peak is remarkable. Rich of Peak I'm near the figure you quoted...at least 18gph...165 knots IA, 180ish true. Lean of peak, depending on altitude, I'm...
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