Lesson 23 - Instrument (Re)Training

More details to come, but I got another 1.2 hours today, primarily flying by instruments "under the hood."

Well, I promised I would fill this in more. Just before Labor Day, I got another flight in, it was more training on instruments. I need some additional study here, this was a tough shake up. I thought I wouldn't have problems, but was very rusty, even on the fundamentals. Jack had me in tune to VOR frequencies, identify the radial I was on (psst Dennis! turn center the needle with a FROM indicator!), then turn to different courses at standard rate turns (boy it is a slow turn), intercept different radials (hey you! yah you funny looking one! set your radial with a FROM indicator, once the needle starts to move, quick rotate it 180 degrees, it should say TO, and fly towards the needle!). Anyway, it was a (re)learning experience. It's really challenging to control altitude, speed, and course just by looking at the instruments and subtle throttle control. I can see why so many pilots don't get their IR ticket, it takes a lot of concentration and headwork!!