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Hello group,
I got my Instrument Rating 35 years ago, and have never been legally current since 6 months after that date. It was the hardest rating I ever got, even harder than CFI for airplanes or gliders. Probably the difficulty and disuse result from the same source: I'm just a crappy instrument pilot. I can't ever remember being taught correctly how one should scan the instruments. Now, my other thing in life besides flying is software development. I've used MSFSX lately, and wondered why there isn't a dedicated scan trainer in there, or in any other simulator that I've been able to find out about. My idea for a scan trainer would be a mode where the instruments fade out, all except one, and then after about 1 second (or some other interval, if that's better), a different instrument is displayed in the particular scan sequence that is thought to be ideal. I think this would go a long ways toward curing the fixation problem that I seem to have. Does anyone in this group know of a simulator which does anything like this? Now, I own a Warrior which had a previous life as an instrument trainer, so I've no excuse to not get myself legal again, and possibly get my CFII at the same time. Any helpful suggestions will be appreciated. Of course, I'm looking into what's available in Sim software. I lean toward IP Trainer Version 7, On Top version 9 or possibly Elite Core 8.0. Any comments on any of these? Thx, Ed |
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I've used Elite for years and it's awesome. Twice I've passed instrument
proficiency checks after not having flown in any aircraft for 2 years or more. All I did was fly Elite for a few hours and reviews the FAR/AIM. Elite sells a Virtual Flight Instructor program which may be a branded version fo IPT. It's under the "extras" section of the flyelite.com web site. They also offer a $50 IFR training syllabus with profiles if you want to add that to either version of Elite. Having said all that I suspect that MSFS will be just as effective as Elite for imprving your scan. -- Scott "Democracy is the theory that the common people know what they want, and deserve to get it good and hard." H. L. Mencken http://tinyurl.com/6qkhjb "flying_monkey" wrote in message ... Hello group, I got my Instrument Rating 35 years ago, and have never been legally current since 6 months after that date. It was the hardest rating I ever got, even harder than CFI for airplanes or gliders. Probably the difficulty and disuse result from the same source: I'm just a crappy instrument pilot. I can't ever remember being taught correctly how one should scan the instruments. Now, my other thing in life besides flying is software development. I've used MSFSX lately, and wondered why there isn't a dedicated scan trainer in there, or in any other simulator that I've been able to find out about. My idea for a scan trainer would be a mode where the instruments fade out, all except one, and then after about 1 second (or some other interval, if that's better), a different instrument is displayed in the particular scan sequence that is thought to be ideal. I think this would go a long ways toward curing the fixation problem that I seem to have. Does anyone in this group know of a simulator which does anything like this? Now, I own a Warrior which had a previous life as an instrument trainer, so I've no excuse to not get myself legal again, and possibly get my CFII at the same time. Any helpful suggestions will be appreciated. Of course, I'm looking into what's available in Sim software. I lean toward IP Trainer Version 7, On Top version 9 or possibly Elite Core 8.0. Any comments on any of these? Thx, Ed |
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"flying_monkey" wrote in message
... Hello group, I got my Instrument Rating 35 years ago, and have never been legally current since 6 months after that date. It was the hardest rating I ever got, even harder than CFI for airplanes or gliders. Probably the difficulty and disuse result from the same source: I'm just a crappy instrument pilot. I can't ever remember being taught correctly how one should scan the instruments. Now, my other thing in life besides flying is software development. I've used MSFSX lately, and wondered why there isn't a dedicated scan trainer in there, or in any other simulator that I've been able to find out about. My idea for a scan trainer would be a mode where the instruments fade out, all except one, and then after about 1 second (or some other interval, if that's better), a different instrument is displayed in the particular scan sequence that is thought to be ideal. I think this would go a long ways toward curing the fixation problem that I seem to have. Does anyone in this group know of a simulator which does anything like this? Now, I own a Warrior which had a previous life as an instrument trainer, so I've no excuse to not get myself legal again, and possibly get my CFII at the same time. Any helpful suggestions will be appreciated. Of course, I'm looking into what's available in Sim software. I lean toward IP Trainer Version 7, On Top version 9 or possibly Elite Core 8.0. Any comments on any of these? I don't know of any sim software that does what you describe, but that doesn't mean it doesn't exist. Even if it did exist, I'm not entirely sure what value it would offer. Personally I feel that initial scan training should be something that's done in the aircraft with a competent CFII. Since you seem to indicate that you've never been taught to scan properly, you really need an instructor to find out what works for you. I think simulators are excellent for developing and maintaining instrument proficiency, but if you aren't doing it right from the start you are wasting your time at best and reinforcing bad habits at worst. Practice doesn't make perfect. Perfect practice makes perfect. Not all CFIIs are created equally. Some just teach you the minimum to squeak by the check ride. Some teach you solid IFR techniques that last a lifetime. It is particularly important for you to find the later if you have aspirations of teaching. If you can, find a newly minted instrument pilot that really has a handle on flying IFR and see who he used. |
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On Tue, 02 Dec 2008 03:05:46 GMT, Mike wrote:
I don't know *CORRECT NOW STFU* -- Bear Bottoms Private Attorney General |
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"Bear Bottoms" wrote in message
... On Tue, 02 Dec 2008 03:05:46 GMT, Mike wrote: I don't know *CORRECT NOW STFU* Aw look, isn't my groupie just the cutest thing? It makes you wonder if his mommie knows he's not in school today. |
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On Wed, 10 Dec 2008 19:15:09 GMT, Mike wrote:
isn't my dickie just the cutest thing!?! *INCORRECT NOW STFU* -- Bear Bottoms Private Attorney General |
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"Bear Bottoms" wrote in message
... isn't my dickie just the cutest thing!?! *INCORRECT NOW STFU* The voices inside your head don't like you, kookie. You are fun to watch though. |
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