On 5/19/2005 1:23 PM, Robert M. Gary wrote:

I'm exaggerating of course. It doesn't "suck" but its more fun to fly
when you can see outside. As a CFI I find instrument instruction *much*
easier than primary. Not only are the students more commited and
capable but its easier than actually flying IFR because you're not the
one trying to hold the plane right-side up.

-Robert, CFI


Well, I am often hit with the realization that there is stuff to
see out there. For example, I often here "Wow, that sure looks
nice tonight..." to which I just respond "I really wouldn't know" ;-)

Perhaps my CFII is really testing me, to be sure I'm not looking ;-)

During one flight, there was a traffic alert, and the CFII was unable
to spot the other airplane. He finally told me to "head for that
freeway over there". I had to laugh. I told him "Well, I have no
idea where that is, but based on the reported location of the
traffic, I'll fly heading XXX until you decide where you want to
vector me" ;-)

Boy ... I really am having fun!

--
Mark Hansen, PP-ASEL, Instrument Student
Sacramento, CA