On 5/19/2005 6:53 AM, xxx wrote:

I've got about 6 hours now and find it not the slightest bit
fun.

Can anyone remind me why I'm inflicting this on myself?


This is an interesting post... I'm guessing you want to be
prodded a bit, so I'll bite. Why do you find it less than
fun?

I'm currently working on my Instrument Rating and the FAA Knowledge
Test at the same time, so I'm pretty much busy all the time. However,
it's been quite fun. I agree with other than your instructor can have
a lot to do with how much you enjoy the training. Mine goes a little
overboard trying to make it fun, but I've learned to live with that ;-)

How are you doing with various Attitude Instrument Flying skills? For
example, are you comfortable flying under the hood? Are you able to
maintain a reasonable instrument scan? Do you feel like the airplane
just won't remain under control?

Each step is built on the assumption that the previous steps are
successful. If, for example, you were not able to maintain heading
or altitude, it would be really hard to begin working on VOR interception
and tracking tasks, etc.

Sit down with your instructor and ask what tasks he believes you
are able to perform proficiently. It may be that he's unaware of
the difficulty you're having, and is just 'moving on' before you're
ready to do so.

Now ... if you want to talk about the knowledge test - I'm at that
"this is just not fun" stage ;-)


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