Simulator Training before IR(R) revalidation

[GrahamGRG]

Looking to do 2-3hrs in a Simulator before getting airborne for IR(R) revalidation - ideally with same Instructor/Organisation - and would appreciate suggestions from others who have followed this route.

Based in Midlands but distance not an object - ie it's an excuse to fly

Thanks.

[AllanA]

Bristol & Wessex Aeroplane Club at Bristol Airport have a Redbird MCX full motion simulator set up as a C182T with G1000.

[GrahamGRG]

Wow - that was quick!

Thanks AllanA - I had seen BWAC's Redbird while looking around but webpage is setup for 'experiences' so didn't follow it up. I'll be in touch.

[rudestuff]

See if you can go up with the examiner - then you'll know exactly what they're looking for.

[AllanA]

Take a look at Page 2 SRG 1176, this lists what is required.

[GrahamGRG]

Thanks guys. My IR(R) goes back to IMC days so have an idea of what is required - have found that time in a Simulator the best way help my brain cells work towards achieving those requirements.

[TheOddOne]

We have a lovely Frasca 142 sim. Not CAA registered (used to be but too expensive to keep up.) Ideal for brush-up before IR(R) revalidation/renewal or just keeping current. Old steam-driven dials of course but that's the majority of SEP. It's in the far South-West. PM me for details. Very good rates including a qualified instructor.

TOO

[Cusco]

Simulators for IR(R), eh?

I guess it depends on your age and familiarity with computers/MS flightsim.: I blew the whole of my IR (sic) budget trying to get to terms with a crap FNTP 2 sim which kept breaking down and even caught fire.

I realised that my body could not cope with seeing the AH banking when I knew damn well I wasn't moving.

Eventually told FBO to forget it.

Did the whole training in an aeroplane. Never looked back: Reval practice one hour airborne with an instructor.

So, If you are of a certain age forget sims.

Cusco

Edit: Yep see below I used RANT extensively but without a joystick,(gave it all to No. 1 grandson) and just using the laptop keys is a bit of a blunt tool for real procedural precision.Still,; better than nothing

[Gertrude the Wombat]

Originally Posted by Cusco

Did the whole training in an aeroplane. Never looked back: Reval practice one hour airborne with an instructor.

So, If you are of a certain age forget sims.

I'm one of those who found RANT useful for the procedural stuff, SA etc. Obviously it doesn't help with keeping the aeroplane the right way up.

[Stampe]

Another vote for Rant you can get the feel and sequence of the procedures you are likely to fly.Regards Stampe

[GrahamGRG]

Thanks TOO - PM sent.

Agree with comments on RANT/FS they are both excellent but I always get a lot more out of the added-value provided by an Instructor.

Fly a Day/VFR only aircraft so primary purpose of maintaining IR(R) is to improve flying skills and Instruction/Test is more challenging environment than sitting in front of computer.

[l10fly]

Originally Posted by GrahamGRG

Looking to do 2-3hrs in a Simulator before getting airborne for IR(R) revalidation - ideally with same Instructor/Organisation - and would appreciate suggestions from others who have followed this route.

Based in Midlands but distance not an object - ie it's an excuse to fly

Thanks.

I did exactly that with Central Flight Training Tatenhill on their FNTP II simulator, straight after my FI renewal, highly recommended.

[GrahamGRG]

A positive update to this thread.

Decided to go with Andrew Sinclair at Bristol & Wessex. Had just under 3hrs in their excellent simulator including first attempts at RNAV approaches, 1.5hrs in a very nice G1000 equipped Cessna 172, followed by revalidation flight. Friendly, professional instruction and the added benefit of flying at a busy commercial airport so that you are operating in a realistic situation.

Bonus was an examiner who went beyond 'testing' and looked to extend my skill set.