Thanks for all of the info!

I hadn't thought of passing the written before taking the actual lessons,
but it is an interesting idea.

I'll dive into the books and read as much as I can and hit the flight
simulator a bit in the next few months.

I have only been in true IMC once, when my CFI took me up to show me
what it was like - boy was my heart racing... I think I understand the
value of training in it. We do get quite a bit of fog here in the Bay
Area, so I should be able to work it in.

Jonathan


In Jonathan Sorger
wrote:
I will be starting IFR training soon and would like to minimize the
pain / maximize my learning potential.

Is there anything that recent (or not-so-recent) IFR students wish you
had done in preparation for training? (specific books to read, home
flight simulator)

A friend has invited me to tag along in the back seat during his
lessons and I have learned a great deal following along while looking
at the approach charts... I have found it an excellent way to become
familiar with alot of the terminology.

Thanks,