IFR training, figure B

Bob,


Yes, it is a shame that our (US) instructors place almost all of
the emphasis on Radio Navigation rather than Basic Instrument Work.


Do you have any reference with data that supports your assertion?

I've not run across too many instrument instructors that do not
heavily emphasize instrument work before even having the student track
a VOR radial. I've looked at a number of syllabi and they seem to
push instrument work early in the program with the student required to
demonstrate mastery prior to moving on. I don't claim to have looked
at all of the teaching programs, but I haven't seen an indication that
a large number of instrument rated pilots are losing control of
airplanes in instrument conditions due to a lack of basic skills.

All the best,
Rick

(Rick Durden) wrote
Do you have any reference with data that supports your
assertion?

My own personel observation at the airport where I taught for
six years.

I haven't seen an indication that a large number of instrument
rated pilots are losing control of airplanes in instrument
conditions due to a lack of basic skills.

Reading the daily FAA accident/incident reports indicates
otherwise.

Bob

Bob

I basically agree with you. All should read the NTSB reports. Weak
and/or non proficient pilots in IFR conditions can get overloaded very
easy and then any of a multitude of types of accidents get them.

Single pilot IFR requires good proficiency, constant practice and
current training. An hour IFR every three months just won't hack it.

Big John

On Wed, 29 Oct 2003 23:31:44 GMT, Robert Moore
wrote:

(Rick Durden) wrote
Do you have any reference with data that supports your
assertion?

My own personel observation at the airport where I taught for
six years.

I haven't seen an indication that a large number of instrument
rated pilots are losing control of airplanes in instrument
conditions due to a lack of basic skills.

Reading the daily FAA accident/incident reports indicates
otherwise.

Bob