Simulator Training before IR(R) revalidation
 

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.

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

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.

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

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

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.

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

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

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.

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

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.

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

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.