instrument rating

Hello all, I earned my Instrument Rating in 2004. Kept my currency for a while but life got busy of course and I will need an IPC now. It’s been about 10 years since I’ve flown IFR. I fly approx 120hrs VFR per year and desperately want to get my IFR currency back. I’ve been ground prepping with...

TL, DR, Haven't flown in 11 months, need to finish IR before 19 March, want to use intensive IR school-with different airplane and G1000, how much extra time will I need to catch up? OK, I was working on my IR for the third time the tail end of 2019 and early 2020. I've amassed 295 hours total...

I’m an instrument-rated private pilot looking to find some safety pilot duties. I generally fly out of KHEF, but can drive to wherever you are based. I’ll buy the lunch. PM me if you’re interested!

Hello folks, I am a private pilot with 100 hours looking to start my instrument training. While I know plenty of instructors, there are no good aircraft to rent in the area. Because of this, I am looking to purchase an airplane. I want this airplane to be a good platform for me to get my...

Ever heard of 178 seconds to live? A few weeks ago my friend Martin Pauly and I went out for breakfast in his A36 Bonanza and we decided to make a video demonstrating him flying "by the seat of his pants" to see how long he could fly before getting into an unusual attitude. Martin is an in...

Hi there - new member on PoA. Curious about resources that anyone uses to find new pilots to fly with/safety pilots for Instrument currency/etc. Is it just word of mouth/flight school/instructor recommendations? Also curious where many of you find/meet GA pilots who you fly with regularly; not...

Hello all, I am new to the forum world, so please excuse any errors that I make. I currently have my PPL ASEL and am looking at doing an accelerated course to get my IR. The flight school I'm wanting to attend offers a 10 day multi-engine course as well, so I was wondering if I should go ahead...

OBXFLIGHT, LLC is scheduling accelerated instrument programs for Fall 2017. 7-Day IFR Programs for only $4800 in our Warrior or $3000 in pilot-supplied aircraft. Program averages 27-33 hours for flight training (in aircraft, not a simulator), all ground instruction required for the check-ride...

Hello. I'm currently training for my instrument rating and I only need 12.7 more IMC or simulated IMC time. So far I have only practiced and trained with my flight instructor, and I was wanting to try out the safety pilot option since my instructor is not always in town. Would any private...