Fly this exercise twice in an FAA-approved sim, with variations, and you’ll be current. Fly it to checkride standards on any sim, and you’re definitely proficient, too.
This chart shows the routing for this challenge but doesn’t show the procedures.
Key Takeaways:
The article details a challenging flight simulation scenario in Montana, aimed at improving IFR proficiency and meeting instrument currency requirements.
Pilots navigate a specific route, executing multiple complex approaches, missed approaches, and holds under strong, varied wind conditions.
The simulation is designed to test and refine a range of IFR skills, including complex departure procedures, precise GPS management, stick-and-rudder control in crosswinds, and quick decision-making.
A comprehensive debriefing section highlights potential "gotchas" in procedures and equipment, offering insights into effective planning and execution for enhanced safety and skill.
Load up at Helena, Montana, (KHLN) in whatever plane you like. We’re in mountain territory, but even a lightly loaded 172 can do the job on this challenge that’s designed to improve your proficiency and even get you current.
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