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I had the same experience a few years ago when I went for an IPC. At that
point I had about 1000 hours with about 100 approaches in actual. First he refused to fly in my plane, which is a hell of a lot better maintained and a much better IFR platform than the FBO planes. Then he added that he was uncomfortable flying in actual since he didn't know me. Needless to say I found another CFII. jeez, I had my IFR checkride scheduled for may 7th. I have about 11 out of 50 hours in actual with about 25 of that at night which is a good substitute for actual when under the hood. I told my instructor that I wanted to fly in the worst crap out there so I'm comfortable when the **** hits the fan. I had a few flights that were very bumpy and weird ATC routings. I'm glad I did it as I wouldn't say I'm comfortable in hard IMC but in smooth IMC I think I'd do quite well. I do think I'm more comfortable than most instructors as most instructors I think have mostly private students and don't stay IFR current and IFR proficient themselves. So my FBO is ****ing me off because what they consider IFR capable is not so in my book. I don't trust anyone who says a plane with an AI that takes "10 or 15 minutes" to erect is IFR capable even in severe clear. well I'll get my shot in a couple of weeks in a well maintained airplane. Gerald |
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