I got my instrument ticket at GATTS in Manhattan, Kansas, in July of 2019, and it was the best decision I ever made! It was a 7-day "accelerated" program, and they give you a choice of either bringing your own plane or using theirs. I do not own a plane, so I chose to go with their aircraft. They use a 172 RG, and I was a bit concerned in the beginning about jumping into a complex aircraft while trying to learn instruments all in 7 days. But that turned out to be a non issue. And as an added bonus, you get your complex endorsement as well, which came in handy when I did my commercial. I did do some preliminary instrument training at my old school in Davis, California, before starting the course (just to be on the safe side - they do require 10 hours of instrument time anyways). Everything went smooth as silk and I walked out with my ticket on the 8th day. The great thing is their price is a TRULY FLAT FEE (I don't think ANYONE offers something like that). They have a pass or we will train you till you do, at no extra charge guarantee. And their price is ALL inclusive. They give you a place to stay, and a loaner car for the 8 days you're there!!
What was the price of the program if u don’t mind me asking?? Iv started and stopped my IFR training twice in the last 3 years and I just did my written a few days ago and need to take the time off work and knock it out
@@hansenfuentes3541 When I did it back in 2019 it was $8,950 (everything included, as I mentioned above). But I think they've increased it to *$9,950* now. In fact, I think they had increased it while I was there, but I had "booked" my spot in 2018, so they honored that old price. Their website is very detailed. Just google "GATTS instrument training" Some tips to succeed if you're planning on doing it (as the training is, indeed, truly VERY intense). These are the things I, myself, did and I'm really glad I did them, as I don't know if I would've passed otherwise! 1) Make sure you familiarize yourself with the 172RG if you've never flown a complex aircraft. Maybe find a local school that has one and do an hour or so in it with an instructor. That's what I did and it was a lifesaver! 2) Do as much self study as possible, so you don't have to bother with the "basics" when you get there. I had approx. 15 hours of instrument time, when I got there (mostly on the simulator) with my local school's instructor. 3) While you can learn the traditional methods for holding and so on (holding entry procedures etc.) they will teach you their unique methods, which are truly useful in the real world. So keep an open mind with those things. And all their approaches will be "no flaps", and the whole entire training is done partial--panel, with the attitude indicator covered!! Oh, and if at all possible ask for Willie Flores. He was my instructor, and one of the most awesome instructors I've ever had. He is tough, and firm (he's an ex-Air Force guy I think), but he will do everything possible to get you ready for that ride! Good luck with your IFR training!
The instrument rating is not the “hardest thing you will ever do,” but then I’ve never heard a pilot say that. I have said, and heard said, people say that it is the hardest rating to get and I believe that is true.
@@seaprobecaptain Actually it's become a lot easier, now that the FAA allows you to maintain currency in the simulator. FAR 61.57 now specifically states that you can use an "aviation training device" to satisy the 6 approaches and holds requirement. You don't even need an instructor to endorse your logbook. But, the harder part usually is finding a school or club that will allow you to use their sim solo.
@@747-pilot By maintaining he means staying proficient. Which is beyond just currency. Pilots get into trouble when they think because they're current they can go fly in about anything. And that's when Blancoliro does a video on them.
@@czoom51 Yes, I absolutely agree with you! Proficiency and currency are not one and the same thing! I was just referring to "staying current" in terms of not having to do an IPC, and satisfying the FAA regs. But yes, to go blasting through hard IMC, and actually using your instrument ticket for what it was intended, is a whole different ball of wax! You have to be 100% proficient, if you don't want to become a statistic!
0:19 in the future you can have your audio guy take care of that high pitch noise in the background. Really hurts the ears especially if you were watching with headphones.
Rope memorization will get you later. These subjects should not be fast passed as flying incorrectly once could cause you to never beable to fly again.
I got my instrument ticket at GATTS in Manhattan, Kansas, in July of 2019, and it was the best decision I ever made! It was a 7-day "accelerated" program, and they give you a choice of either bringing your own plane or using theirs. I do not own a plane, so I chose to go with their aircraft. They use a 172 RG, and I was a bit concerned in the beginning about jumping into a complex aircraft while trying to learn instruments all in 7 days. But that turned out to be a non issue. And as an added bonus, you get your complex endorsement as well, which came in handy when I did my commercial.
I did do some preliminary instrument training at my old school in Davis, California, before starting the course (just to be on the safe side - they do require 10 hours of instrument time anyways). Everything went smooth as silk and I walked out with my ticket on the 8th day. The great thing is their price is a TRULY FLAT FEE (I don't think ANYONE offers something like that). They have a pass or we will train you till you do, at no extra charge guarantee. And their price is ALL inclusive. They give you a place to stay, and a loaner car for the 8 days you're there!!
What was the price of the program if u don’t mind me asking?? Iv started and stopped my IFR training twice in the last 3 years and I just did my written a few days ago and need to take the time off work and knock it out
@@hansenfuentes3541 When I did it back in 2019 it was $8,950 (everything included, as I mentioned above). But I think they've increased it to *$9,950* now. In fact, I think they had increased it while I was there, but I had "booked" my spot in 2018, so they honored that old price. Their website is very detailed. Just google "GATTS instrument training"
Some tips to succeed if you're planning on doing it (as the training is, indeed, truly VERY intense). These are the things I, myself, did and I'm really glad I did them, as I don't know if I would've passed otherwise!
1) Make sure you familiarize yourself with the 172RG if you've never flown a complex aircraft. Maybe find a local school that has one and do an hour or so in it with an instructor. That's what I did and it was a lifesaver!
2) Do as much self study as possible, so you don't have to bother with the "basics" when you get there. I had approx. 15 hours of instrument time, when I got there (mostly on the simulator) with my local school's instructor.
3) While you can learn the traditional methods for holding and so on (holding entry procedures etc.) they will teach you their unique methods, which are truly useful in the real world. So keep an open mind with those things. And all their approaches will be "no flaps", and the whole entire training is done partial--panel, with the attitude indicator covered!!
Oh, and if at all possible ask for Willie Flores. He was my instructor, and one of the most awesome instructors I've ever had. He is tough, and firm (he's an ex-Air Force guy I think), but he will do everything possible to get you ready for that ride!
Good luck with your IFR training!
747-pilot great insight thank you!
Were you a Cal Aggie Flyer student? I got my PPL there years ago.
I haven't even started but I'm pumped about IFR flying lol 🤣😂🤣😂🤣
The instrument rating is not the “hardest thing you will ever do,” but then I’ve never heard a pilot say that. I have said, and heard said, people say that it is the hardest rating to get and I believe that is true.
Or as I learned it, "earning the rating is the easy part; maintaining the rating is the hard part"
@@seaprobecaptain Actually it's become a lot easier, now that the FAA allows you to maintain currency in the simulator. FAR 61.57 now specifically states that you can use an "aviation training device" to satisy the 6 approaches and holds requirement. You don't even need an instructor to endorse your logbook. But, the harder part usually is finding a school or club that will allow you to use their sim solo.
@@747-pilot By maintaining he means staying proficient. Which is beyond just currency.
Pilots get into trouble when they think because they're current they can go fly in about anything. And that's when Blancoliro does a video on them.
@@czoom51 Yes, I absolutely agree with you! Proficiency and currency are not one and the same thing! I was just referring to "staying current" in terms of not having to do an IPC, and satisfying the FAA regs.
But yes, to go blasting through hard IMC, and actually using your instrument ticket for what it was intended, is a whole different ball of wax! You have to be 100% proficient, if you don't want to become a statistic!
Great share! I love this guy.
0:19 in the future you can have your audio guy take care of that high pitch noise in the background. Really hurts the ears especially if you were watching with headphones.
Im interested to go to this place but it I get this bad feeling that its a scam.
Why not share the cost?
6499 in your own plane 9999 in theirs
Thanks. So the 6-day. HOW MUCH $$’s? (Not including hotel, meals, & car rental).
The million dollar question, well probably the $8000 or $10,000 question.
Is this class still available??? Sounds amazing
I just looked it up. It is available. It's almost 10k, but I think it's worth it.
@@TheBlueseahunter thanks
I find that if I smoke a little weed the instruments work much better when I'm in the fog low to the ground.
Rope memorization will get you later. These subjects should not be fast passed as flying incorrectly once could cause you to never beable to fly again.
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