Well I was skeptical and for a good reason. The first flight back in the air wasn't as bad as my instrument ride (nerves) but my skills were rusty and I had forgotten some basics. Leaving me in the need of some re-training, and now were close to a check ride (at-least in my opinion) Since I'm at the end of my instrument training I'm out of multi-engine time with the school, so any time I fly the Seminole I am burning time against my cross country hours I need to have for my commercial certificate.
So I had to come up with a plan today! Honestly I was little perplexed on my next step. Jared was confident I'd get it and we could push past things. But I wasn't so sure. So the first thing on the list was to call Joe and cancel the check ride for tomorrow. While talking with Joe I asked for his advice. And what I received as some wonderful advice and backing. He was happy I called myself and knew my own limits. (made my day!) He reminded me that I'm new to the IFR world and being gone would a little to get back to where I was. Additionally he gave me some idea on how to get past my problem with nerves. Another wonderful example the advice available from your local designated pilot examiner (DPE) if you ask. Remember they are there to help and develop pilots. With his advice I called Brett and asked if he was available to give me some IFR training. Luckily he was and we have flights scheduled in a Cessna 172 for tomorrow and Wednesday. I'm hoping Brett will be able to find the little items that I can't put my finger on but know I'm missing to gain the strong confidence and skills I want and desire before my next check ride. So this evening was spent going back over the IFR notes with plans for a early morning flight with Brett tomorrow.
So I had to come up with a plan today! Honestly I was little perplexed on my next step. Jared was confident I'd get it and we could push past things. But I wasn't so sure. So the first thing on the list was to call Joe and cancel the check ride for tomorrow. While talking with Joe I asked for his advice. And what I received as some wonderful advice and backing. He was happy I called myself and knew my own limits. (made my day!) He reminded me that I'm new to the IFR world and being gone would a little to get back to where I was. Additionally he gave me some idea on how to get past my problem with nerves. Another wonderful example the advice available from your local designated pilot examiner (DPE) if you ask. Remember they are there to help and develop pilots. With his advice I called Brett and asked if he was available to give me some IFR training. Luckily he was and we have flights scheduled in a Cessna 172 for tomorrow and Wednesday. I'm hoping Brett will be able to find the little items that I can't put my finger on but know I'm missing to gain the strong confidence and skills I want and desire before my next check ride. So this evening was spent going back over the IFR notes with plans for a early morning flight with Brett tomorrow.
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