Good topic GG.
( I didnt read the post by 'puff' so this one sounds a little similar. that thred got through just before mine - oh well!)
I currently have 300 hours and I've booked in to do my CIR in November.
I was speaking to a company owner yesterday who recommended doing an Instructor Rating, but to be honest, I dont think I would be very good at it. Its a bit late to find this out after you have spent the money.
I already have about 70 hours 210 time so I'm looking to go the next step. Plus, I do a lot of casual night flying so the CIR will be very handy - unfortunately, the night flying is in a C182 - there is nothing at all wrong with the plane, its just the single engine that worries me.
It my pay you to get some more flying up in the high performance singles and then only do the CIR if your ready, and your going to use it! A lot of companies with low time pilots dont look for IFR experience, but it can be an advantage and get you out of some difficult flying conditions if you so happen to get in that situation.
I understand its frustrating, believe me I do.
Get some high performance hours up - Ask yourself if you want to be an instructor - if not, then do the CIR but make sure you use it!
With the CIR and some 206/210 experience, your in a pretty good position to start looking for some low time work.
I hope my opinion may help.
Cheers
PA
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Hey GG, I just read your other post on Instructors wages and you said your getting $72 hour - does this mean your already instructing??
Just wondering........your doing a bloody good job for someone who only has 150-200 hours!
PA