Firstly I hope this series helps you in your journey to becoming an airline pilot, and remember always to help others in their journey as well! Second, I will help you in every possible way to reach your goal. In return, you will help me share this article across the globe! Let’s continue your journey,…
A private pilot’s next step is to get an IFR rating. You must go through an IFR training course to fly in instrument meteorology conditions. Here, I explained how to begin your IFR training and find the right instructor for the course. What is an IFR training course? Where to enroll for IFR training? Three…
Knowing the basics of instrument flying will give you an idea of what you need to learn to become an instrument-rated pilot. This article is for private pilots to know the activities in instrument flight training. I discussed the only crucial materials and fundamentals of IFR flying to ease your instrument flight training. I explained…
This post will remove your confusion on the acronyms VFR vs. IFR. As a student pilot beginning your pilot training, you may doubt what kind of flight activity you will take. Is it VFR or IFR? As a student pilot, you will learn to operate an airplane in VFR. So what are the differences between…
Are you preparing for your instrument written test yet unaware of what to expect in the exam? This article answers the frequently asked questions on instrument written tests. Before taking the FAA instrument written test, I did my best to describe the following commonly asked questions by private pilots.
Instrument rating cost is affordable, yet there are ways to reduce the cost of IFR rating. Obtaining an instrument rating can be costly if you don’t plan your training lessons well. Thus, I shared my knowledge of how a private pilot can reduce instrument rating costs and acquire an IFR rating. I included a breakdown…
An instrument rating allows pilots to become better and safer pilots. Getting an instrument rating is not hard for a private pilot. I explained the complex aspects of instrument training and how a pilot can quickly overcome them. The factors that make acquiring an instrument rating becomes difficult: If you cannot follow the bullet points,…
A private pilot can get an instrument rating as quickly as two weeks or take a year to complete instrument training. Various factors impact the instrument course duration. Unlike private pilot training, the weather is not delaying IFR training. So what aspects may delay your IFR rating, and how long does it take to get…
An instrument rating allows a pilot to fly more often, opening doors for private pilots to fly in any weather conditions. I will tell you why a pilot needs an instrument rating and how having an instrument rating is worth the effort and money. Being an instrument-rated pilot doesn’t mean you can merely fly the…
IFR flying is no joke. Pilots need a solid instrument rating study guide to pass the IFR knowledge test and oral exam. I created this instrument rating study guide to pass the IFR written test, checkride, and everything you need to become a competent IFR-rated pilot. Instrument pilots’ knowledge is not limited to passing the…