| With the direction that the economy is headed today, | | | | of it. In the current economic climate, it is prudent to be |
| there is no doubt that the dream of being able to do | | | | budget conscious. |
| something with your pilots license, is slowly slipping out | | | | 2. Save time |
| of reach for many aspiring aviation enthusiasts. | | | | Using an IFR flight simulator not only saves you money, |
| If you already hold a private pilot license and you are | | | | but also saves time. It is much easier to hop onto a |
| considering to get your Instrument Rating, then it is | | | | computer, launch the simulator program, and be |
| strongly recommended that you get your hands on a | | | | "airborne" within minutes. Whereas, a real flight requires |
| good IFR flight simulator. | | | | checking out the airplane, refueling, and performing a |
| Why? This will allow you to accomplish 3 things: | | | | preflight inspection each time you go flying. |
| 1. Save money | | | | Bad weather can delay you getting your Instrument |
| Flying is expensive. Between the aircraft rental fees, | | | | Rating. Rain, snow, low overcast clouds, and |
| fuel surcharges, and flight instructor fees, the costs can | | | | excessive wind can all result in canceled flight lessons. |
| add up to the thousands. | | | | This can slow down your progress. |
| Making use of an IFR flight simulator is definitely one | | | | 3. Getting In A Little Extra Practice |
| way to reduce the costs of your instrument training | | | | An IFR flight simulator also empowers you to get lots |
| and your your periodic instrument proficiency checks. | | | | of extra practice. You are not restricted to flying only |
| The cost of a simulator is immeasurably cheaper than | | | | when the instructor and aircraft are available. So you |
| renting an actual aircraft. | | | | can spend extra hours on the simulator above and |
| So if the FAA allows you to log up to 20 hours of dual | | | | beyond your standard flight training sessions. |
| instruction with a simulator towards your instrument | | | | These are the advantages of having your own IFR |
| rating, then it would be foolish not to take advantage | | | | flight simulator. |