| Can an IFR simulator save you time in acquiring your | | | | chance that they can get, right? |
| Instrument Rating? | | | | Furthermore, using an IFR simulator can save you time |
| One of the benefits of using an IFR simulator for your | | | | if you have a goal to complete your instrument training |
| home computer is that you can spend as much time | | | | and pass the check ride within a specific time frame. |
| as you want practicing on it. | | | | Many pilots only train on weekends or at most once or |
| You have the freedom and flexibility of being able to | | | | twice a week. Plus, if the weather does not cooperate, |
| spend time practicing IFR maneuvers "solo" with an IFR | | | | you can not go on an IFR training flight, since the actual |
| simulator, without the need for a flight instructor to be | | | | flight must be done under VFR conditions and you will |
| there by your side as you practice. | | | | just be wearing a view limiting device. So you can lose |
| The only way you can practice IFR maneuvers in a | | | | a lot of time this way if you were to restrict yourself |
| real aircraft is if you have an appropriately rated | | | | to only flying in the aircraft and not with a simulator. |
| safety pilot or instructor flying with you. So you are | | | | So that means that you will be able to fly any time you |
| limited to practicing only when you are in the aircraft. | | | | want, as often and as frequently as you want, without |
| The simulator empowers you to spend more time | | | | worrying about actual weather conditions or without |
| practicing, albeit alone. | | | | worrying about breaking the bank. |
| So that translates into more flight time for you, even | | | | It also means you should be able to complete your |
| though this time may not be credited toward your IFR | | | | training and prepare for the instrument check ride in a |
| training program. It is really more for your own benefit | | | | much shorter time frame than if you were to forgo the |
| to practice on your own time. And who doesn't want | | | | simulator and only fly in an actual airplane. |
| the ability and the freedom to practice IFR flying any | | | | |