The hard parts of the Instrument Rating (and how to DOMINATE it)

Understanding what hard (and easy) things are in store for the instrument rating can help increase the chances that you’ll finish successfully. In this video I wanted to cover some of the difficult parts that I experienced and what advice I would give to pilots who are about to pursue their instrument rating. Thankfully, there are also a lot of parts about it that are actually quite easy, and reminding ourselves of those can be a great encouragement!

Video Chapters:
0:00 - Expect the hard parts
0:16 - Situational Awareness
1:08 - My iPad Setup
1:44 - Flying the Airplane in IFR
2:10 - Volume of Material
2:21 - Tabbed FAR/AIM
3:21 - Aviation Flash Cards
4:06 - Air Traffic Control
4:41 - IFR Clearances
5:36 - Approach Clearances
6:30 - Duration
7:18 - Repetition
7:38 - My Favorite Part

Mentioned in the video:

- My iPad Setup: https://youtu.be/Mrx7RAlEbQE

- My iPad Mount of Choice: https://flyboys.com/?ref=Charlie

- FAR/AIM Video: https://youtu.be/p8jwIA9umUM

- Pre-tabbed FAR/AIM: https://livelyaviation.myshopify.com/?ref=charlie

- Aviation Flash Cards: https://flashaviation.shop?aff=18

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