Instrument training

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?

"xxx" wrote in message
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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?
Because flying above the clouds, etc., is the second biggest thrill, after
sex.

"xxx" wrote in message
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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?

Refer to "WHy get an IR" two posts below in rec.aviation.student

Don't worry it gets worse!

Nothing worth having like this comes without some sweat equity, but it
is worth having and you will make use of it.

hang in there.

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?

I don't think anyone will be able to answer that. At the end of the day
it depends on why you're pursuing the rating in the first place. If
it's something you're doing because you're planning a career or because
everyone keeps telling you that you should, then that could be the
reason. Some pilots never pursue the IR because they either don't have
an interest, or it's not a good investment given that they may not use
it enough to remain current and proficient. If you're pursuing aviation
as a career then it's essentially a necessity, which could mean that
you're not really excited about it, but it's a required step. Maybe you
don't like the regimented nature of the rating or hate not being all to
enjoy the view. Maybe it's your instructor. Did you start the IR
immediately after completing the PPL and before having an opportunity
to fly around as a VFR only pilot?

For me the IR was certainly a challenge, but one I wanted to accept
because I was ready for it. It was a great learning experience, but
like the private there were days that were frustrating and were not fun
at all. But overall I had a great time.

Dave

"xxx" wrote in message

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

Fun is what you make of it. It's hard at the start. If it were easy,
everyone would do it. The hard is what makes it worthwhile.


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

Just quit. If you really have to ask, you probably wouldn't understand the
reply.

xxx,
One major source of instrument training stress could come from the
instructor. If he/she expects too much from you, add new things when
you have not become proficient with basic instrument flying skills,
oblivious to your stress level etc. try another instructor.

"xxx" wrote in message
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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?

So quit.... I doubt anyone is holding a gun to your head.

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?

Sometimes fundamentals are not always the most enjoyable part of
training, but rather how the fundamentals are used as part of the
greater skill. However, if you cannot see the importance of this part
of the training, either you or your instructor needs to change.

What convinced you to start instrument training, anyhow?

--
Peter

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