Can I just say, I love Osama. He's strict, but gentle and fair. He's got a perfect temperament for education. *And congratulations on your exam success, Chops!* I enjoy your content immensely.
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@@h3sh926 Thanks! That's awesome. PPL is an amazing accomplishment. Everyone says IFR is the hardest rating. But don't let that fool you into thinking you can't do it. All it takes is hard work. Good luck!!
Great job Steve! A pass is a pass. The IFR written so far has been the hardest written test I've taken, even if I am in the US. The IFR will make you a better pilot in some ways. Now you get to do the fun part, go fly and learn the procedures! Good luck!
Thanks Niko. Yeah - I look forward to the more "real world" aspects of the final stages of the training and test prep - the written test has been a roadblock for me.
Don't jinx him. Hardest part of my rating was the Practical (but then, I took mine during active CB, and, yes, I failed my first attempt --- not being able to maintain glideslope during approach due to extreme turbulence and while using unfamiliar equipment [no, not using aircraft I was trained in])
@@1shARyn3 ya its challenging enough, being in a familiar environment is one less thing you have to work about. Getting my PPC, I went through 4 air-frames, Piper Warrior (flight school sold at my 45 hour, about to test), Piper Arrow (complex) - learned later examiner wouldn't do my practical since there are no brakes on his side (but got my complex rating - 50 hours), C-172P, flight school closed after I found front main crank seal on the alternator belt (only cost me an hour) , C-172M (Flight school next door) took my practical at 55 hours, but was very comfortable in the plane and perfect weather. The examiner did everything he could to make me feel at ease during the oral test, kept my nerves tamed down for the practical, really nice experience.
Flightchops, I just first time passed my IR skills test 2 days ago, I just wanted to say thank you. I started watching your vids from 2015, that's when i started the ATPL theory for it. Took me 4 years to gain my theory passes, CPL, MEP and now finally my MEIR, it has been a long long road.. but hard work pays off, and If i (a very self critical pilot at the least) can get through the IR guff, I'm absolutely sure such a dedicated airman of your calibre can do it and ace it! I love all of the GA / training community on youtube, and the content creators, but you are one of the most humble and genuine guys out there that is true to yourself and your flying. Your videos of stories and your training has gotten me through these past 4 years and reignited my passion for flight, especially whenever I felt as if i'm hitting a wall in my own training. Although i fly from the UK, your adventures across the pond have given much food for thought for flying as well as entertainment. All I want to say is thank you for everything and nothing but the best of luck for the check, you can do this buddy! :)
congrats! As someone who is just starting out their studies for a PPL (I'm working through ground school books while making the moves necessary to start flight training) this is eye opening to me as to what I will be facing in the future as I plan to at least have an IFR rating. Thank you for sharing your experiences.
HUGE congratulations Steve! I really appreciate (and I'm sure everyone else does as well) you sharing the learning experience with these vlogs. It's inspiring!
Way to go Steve!!! Osama seems like a wonderful teacher. You are blessed! You're almost there! I'm in this with you, too. I passed my IFR written a couple months back and just finishing up a few requirements to take my FAA Checkride.
Congrats and thanks for taking us on this journey. I’ve just started my IFR training in the states. Your persistence is an inspiration to be a safer better pilot. Looking forward to your continued videos. All the best.
Great job Steve. I've got to tackle my PPL written soon. I know it's not as tricky as the IFR stuff but I sympathize with the learning and exam writing process.
Hoover is such a cool looking dog. I have a Golden doodle too but Gyro is black. Congratulations on the pass. It looks like the Canadian IFR system might be a little bit more complicated than the US system. I passed my written with a 90% and the Shepherd system helped, but it's not current questions so there were a lot that I just had to know the material. I just took and passed the IFR checkride last week and I know exactly how you feel. In my prep for the oral portion, I felt like I would learn one section, and forget the previous section. I had info pouring out of my ears. But it's done now and I am moving on to the commercial. BTW I'm really looking forward to seeing the stuff you shot when you were in AK last summer.
“Everything in America is controlled.” 😃 No. Not my experience with Canadian restrictions vs the U.S. I ‘m glad I received my ticket in America. It was 1968, and it was the most difficult ticket for me (fixed card NDB tracking, hold and approach was the big challenge), but once the training was done, and practical experience was received...easy. I’ll take practical over theory any day. Consider it a badge of honor for not getting 100% on that written test. Hang in there while jumping through the hoops. I pulled the ADF out of my airplane a number of years ago. No need other than talk radio, which was affecting my blood pressure in flight. I only needed the ADF in the work airplanes, but now I’m retired.👍 These days it’s a blend of GPS, Garmin G5 and ForeFlight magenta lines, ADS-B, a tailwheel and a stick shift in my diesel pickup. Life is good.
I think he’s talking about instrument flight specifically, for the most part with the exception of uncontrolled airports the airspace you’re in while IFR is protected, even to airports without a tower ATC isn’t going to clear another aircraft for an approach until the last aircraft has called and either landed or canceled IFR. However that doesn’t stop VFR traffic from using the same airfield in vfr conditions below the clouds, that’s where he referred to big sky theory. And calling on ctaf with hopes and dreams.
@@jeffkeiper You can fly IFR in uncontrolled airspace inside the clouds in the US just as they do in the north in Canada. ATC can't clear you into that space, it is uncontrolled. But you can still fly IFR there. You have to be qualified and the airplane has to be qualified, but you don't have to talk to ATC. It happens regularly in Alaska. What you can't do is enter controlled airspace in IMC without ATC authorization, and class E is everywhere in the CONUS except one small sliver in Wyoming or something, and the 700 or 1200 feet under class E that's not B,C, or D. In Alaska there's a lot of airspace that goes to 14500 uncontrolled and you can fly IFR in it.
@William Fahle you are correct, what I meant to discuss was Radar vs non radar environments.l as it relates to big sky theory Not controlled and uncontrolled airspace.
William Fahle Be nice if everyone in AK went to ADS-B (in and out) or at least installed a transponder. Pulsing landing lights and CTAF position calls aren’t enough. Hard to believe that many of the commercial operators don’t even have transponders installed and don’t plan to do so.
Awesome! I have been going through this with you and passed my instrument written yesterday (Friday)! I studied for a good 2 months....but nailed it finally. Great job to you! I enjoyed going through this with you as I was so overwhelmed with the written.
I was a lousy student in high school. But I did extremely well in college. The reason was that in college all exams required essays. I’m lousy at multiple choice exams. I overthink the issues.
Congratulations man!!! I'm 16 and I'm starting flight training in the next few months and um starting with the book parts of it and dredding it a bit so it's very helpful to see other people out there working hard to accomplish their goals! Ride on keep flying
Owen Myers just keep pushing though it and remember the more ground time you have to think and learn, the safer you are in the air and the quicker you'll be able to understand the actual flight concepts! GL!
If youre from the USA i would recommend Sportys learn to fly course for a ground school. Chip through those videos and then really utilize the practice tests and you will be extremely prepared for the written exam.
Owen Myers of course! Would also reccomend the gleim book ( ~$15) when you get close. That is a very good overall summary of many things and having all of the documents it references (same as FAA written and sportys tests) are super helpful.
I almost didn’t finish off my instrument rating before I entered the workforce, but I was glad I did. I can’t imagine having a job, a family, and a full life to have to balance with adding in studying for that exam. Congrats for passing it.
I'm just catching up with some of your work. Steve, you make this as real as it gets. Not all of us get to go through class based flight schools etc. I remember all this once as well. Just me and a book and grabbing my instructor when I could. Well done mate!
Congrats sir! Now the real fun begins. With the foundation completed, getting back into the airplane, under instruction and absorbing the practical experience, will make it all “click”. Best wishes going forward!
Congratulations on passing your written test. This video demonstrates that IFR knowledge is complex. A year after my IFR ticket, I am still reviewing and note-taking before and after flights. My instructor gave me great advice when he suggested I file IFR on every flight. It actually makes the flight more comfortable and structured. Good luck on the oral and flight test.
Congratulations - fantastic!!! Thanks so much for sharing the situation in an authentic way ... so nice to see so many good hearted people helping too.
Congratulations Steve... IFR is a very tough but extremely rewarding rating... There’s nothing that makes you feel like a professional than getting from point a to point b, all IMC, breaking out at minimums and welcoming your passengers to their final destination.... keep it up, I’m glad you are seeing it through.
The really hard question is whether a 20 pack of Timbits should be included as part of a planes weight allowance calculation. :) Way to fight through it man. Hoover too!
It would be included in jettisonable weight but not in the operating weight, unless it weighs more than 1/2 of 1% of the aircrafts gross weight and is permanently installed in the aircraft then perhaps...
Congratulations Steve, I'm sure sharing your struggles with this will inspire others having difficulties with their written tests for both VFR & IFR to push through and get it done. And I am very proud of our GA Pilot community for all the support that they gave you... Again, Congratulations...
So happy for you! Im in the US studying for my IFR as well. You and Osama have been so helpful to me as I work through some of the the same challenges. Thank you for the great content over the years. I hope someday we get to meet and I thank you in person.
Good Job Mr. Chops! I am currently studying the IFR on pilottraining.ca myself. I started my pilot training last year March with nothing and am now almost finished my commercial license. It's a lot to take in all at once, especially this IFR stuff. Thanks for sharing your journey through this with us. I would say I'm about as academically inclined as you are, but we just have to put one foot in front of the other until it's done.
Hey flight chops congrats on passing the written man keep up the good work I’m rooting for you let us all know when you get your instrument rating I keep up the good work man
8:48 The Canadian SID! The first time I got an IFR clearance out of a Canadian airport I called the controller back like an idiot and asked what my departure frequency and initial altitude were going to be! I learned it was all on the SID. I always get SIDs out of my home airport, but they also give the initial altitude and departure frequency in the departure clearance in addition to giving you a SID. I like the Canadian way. It makes clearances way quicker to write down and read back.
Yes, the backside of the test report has details on the subjects you missed. So most examiners will drill you on those items during the oral portion of the flight test - which I welcome. In many cases I grasped and could have talked through the concepts but failed to understand which multiple choice option to select.
Professor Simon Holland yes 70% gets you out of the testing room 100% is required when you take your practical test. In America FAR 61.39 requires instructor to go over missed test questions and they give a endorsement saying you’re at 100% now.
Congratulations Steve! I’ve just passed my Multi-Engine Instrument Rating Skills Test over here in the UK, we have to do 14 ATPL exams to be able to start the Instrument Rating!
Congrats on the pass man, I am in the same boat but with CPL Performance, never been good with study and the theory. You are very lucky to have an awesome mentor like Osama. All the best with your flight test!!!!
Congratulations on passing! I love how you went back to the other video, and then cut into the audio of the original. Very very nice edit. Yeah, departure procedures are something that are severely under-covered in the US in both flight training and in the written materials. As you say, most of the medium-sized airports don't use them in practice. The big ones have then. I got caught out leaving KIAH when they cleared me for a departure, and I didn't know how to put it into the GPS. I sorted it out but a big gap in my training. The other place you can get into trouble is very small airports. Non-towered airports in the US often have what's called an "Obstacle Departure Procedure". That's if the weather is good enough to depart IFR but not good enough to fly VFR to somewhere you can get your clearance. You call on the radio (if there's a remote clearance) or more often on your cell phone to get cleared. The ODP usually has a stipulation to fly runway heading up to some altitude MSL at which point you turn on course, BUT ONLY if your climb gradient is at least as steep as some number, which is called out in the procedure. You're required to abide by them (and you can hit mountains and the like if you don't) but it's almost skipped in IFR training. Gear to hear the update. Looking forward to your training! Good luck!
Great video, I had the identical struggles studying for my INRAT. Happy to say, I did the Exam yesterday and passed with the same mark as you. This video was very inspiring to me to get this done. Its tough juggling family, work and studying, no doubt. For me it was a lot of late nights! Anyone else who is preparing for this Exam, i would highly recommend the Culhane manual because it will tell you exactly what you need to know for the test without filling your head with extreme amounts of detail that you don't need to know. Also the CAP GEN and the AIM RAC section. Thanks
Congrats on the pass. Took my IRA written a few weeks ago and the 72 hours leading up to the exam were the most anxiety inducing ones for sure. Best of luck to you on the practical exam!
Been watching your videos for a while now and wanted to say Congrats on the written! I recently received my Instrument rating and am glad that part of my training is over! You'll get through the remainder of it no problem and I can't wait for the updates! Thanks for all the videos and keep up the good work.
You have demonstrated knowledge, and wisdom in preparing this update . Thank you for that.! I am confident that you continue to pursue that 26% moving forward . You have come along way, yet still along way to go.! Don't we all ? Congratulations on passing the written. You are already a better pilot, than you were yesterday. Thumbs Up to you .!
Congrats I am terrible at test taking so I feel your pain. That is a big hurdle to get over I look forward to starting my IFR training this spring its been an amazing journey watching you finally get this done!
Okay. First of all, I laughed so hard when you slid down in the hill in the beginning. Second, congrats on passing your IFR written! I’m currently in a four year undergrad flight program at my university and while I won’t be taking IFR classes until next semester, it’s awesome and very helpful to see what’s coming down the tubes. Thanks for putting your adventure out there for all of us to see and congrats again on passing your IFR test!
Congratulations on passing the exam! We don't know each other but since you share your flying and learning experience and make it transparent to enthusiasts in a more than helpful and sympathetic way I was so happy for you as I learned that you passed. Keep it going!
Congrats! Also thanks for posting this. I recently fell short of passing my INRAT last week and I've been beating myself about it. I'm due to rewrite it in 2 weeks. Seeing you struggle and overcome, gives me hope that I will too.
Ya, don’t let it beat you. I actually tried and failed it last year. It was very demoralising... but I regrouped and came at it with a better plan this year.
Most untowered airports in the usa (with instrument approaches) have at least an obstacle departure procedure, but an odp is not included in the flight plan clearance, it is on the pilot to choose it and optionally can be put into the comment section. Often you find this when departing a class G airport and you will be out of contact with ATC during takeoff and initial climb. ATC may assign a sid where available(most towered airports) but they often override the altitudes or start vectors just after handoff from tower to departure, either for traffic management or just to give you a shorter route.
I don't recall my FAA Instrument written being this difficult. But I think we don't have as many trick questions where "one answer is more correct." Also they have gotten rid of the ADF questions. I had a few on mine because it was a few years ago but now they're gone. Props to you for passing and you'll do great on your checkride!
Cant really comment on the Canadian tests, but youve definitely got the most dull part done with. A lot of that stuff is so far in the weeds you can park it in the corners of your mind for a later date. Now the fun part. Theres nothing more fun than learning instrument flying and have the runway appear out in front of you as you navigate "in the blind" for the first time. Enjoy.
Congrats Steve for a job well done! I’m with you on learning, I struggle with the same issues as you, english wording always eff’d me up in school. A huge shout out to Osama for mentoring you, it’s great that people like him sacrifice their time and weekends to help others, a lesson we all can learn from... Keep it up! Bryan from Vancouver
It is definitely harder for those who English is not the first language but trust me, it requires a lot more studying but once we get it, we rarely forget it. Great video and good luck with your flight training, I'm sure you will do great!
Congratulations on passing the IFR written test! That is a significant milestone in your flying career - that you only have to do once! Now you can move forward with the fun part - the actual flight training. Any suggestions on the best resource to use as I also wish to tackle this i the next year or so??? Great set of videos!! Keep up the good work!
I like Osama. He is teaching you to understand not to memorize. Keep studying the material, even though you have passed the test. It will make more and more sense as you put it to practical use and internalize better.
Back in the day I used Culhane practice questions. Those helped. Congrats! The IFR flight test will be unforgettable!Thanks for the refresher. Osama is truly a standup guy!
Congrats Chops!! This was the toughest exam I wrote in my career and still look back on it with chills,,, this is after doing well on both ATPL exams and all the FAA ones too! See you (& Hoover) soon brother!
Just want to say, I have taken a bunch of certification tests for Cisco networking equipment and I feel exactly the same way as you. Little errors or inconsistencies in the language really throw me off, and have often led me to the wrong answer because I fixate on them. Very frustrating when you know the material but can't get the questions right. Nice job passing the test FlightChops!
Let me congratulate you on your pass. I passed my private with a 70%, the only 70% the DPE had ever seen. A few years later I am a CFI-I, MEI, etc. Sometimes you just have to use it to make it stick. You have all of us pulling for you. Flying instruments is the fun part and quickly becomes second nature. You are well past the worst part.
FAA actually does test SIDs and STARs. The catch is the last time many pilots see them is on their checkride. Hence, we get some of our less prepared brotherin embarrassing us in Canada.
Congratulations on passing the written. Well done! And remember: if you can't decide which of the two correct answers is more correct, pick the longer one. :-)
Timbits! There are a ton of things that I remember from my trip to Canada almost 20 years ago, and Timbits are in the top 3!!! Oh, and congrats on passing the exam!
Congrats Steve! I found the FAA written to be just as frustrating with silly trick questions (and much outdated ADF questions). Have fun with the flying part of your IFR training :-)
I feel your pain man... never been strong academically either! Sometimes feel like I have to study twice as hard as most people to get through. Good on ya for sticking with it and passing!
Man, that Osama is one smart cookie. What luck, to have a mentor like that. Congrats!
Can I just say, I love Osama. He's strict, but gentle and fair. He's got a perfect temperament for education.
*And congratulations on your exam success, Chops!* I enjoy your content immensely.
Thanks - happy to share - glad you’re enjoying the content
I just passed my IFR written and CFII written on Wednesday. Such a good feeling. Congrats!! Hard work pays off!
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Congrats! Finishing my PPL and starting my IFR hopefully over the summer.
@@h3sh926 Thanks! That's awesome. PPL is an amazing accomplishment. Everyone says IFR is the hardest rating. But don't let that fool you into thinking you can't do it. All it takes is hard work. Good luck!!
Smart idea doing the CFII test at the same time. Identical tests.
FloridaPilot I definitely heard that, hopefully it isn’t too bad. What route did you take? PPL, Commercial, CFI, and then IFR AND CFII?
Again, Osama's proficiency is simply stunning.
Simply magnificent, he seems like one of the best!
No matter the field of endeavor, if we are lucky, we find a mentor like Osama. Cheers on passing the written!
Great job Steve! A pass is a pass. The IFR written so far has been the hardest written test I've taken, even if I am in the US. The IFR will make you a better pilot in some ways. Now you get to do the fun part, go fly and learn the procedures! Good luck!
I wish I had an Osama to study with! This guy is awesome!
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Congrats on the hardest part. Good luck on the oral and flight!
Thanks Niko. Yeah - I look forward to the more "real world" aspects of the final stages of the training and test prep - the written test has been a roadblock for me.
Don't jinx him. Hardest part of my rating was the Practical (but then, I took mine during active CB, and, yes, I failed my first attempt --- not being able to maintain glideslope during approach due to extreme turbulence and while using unfamiliar equipment [no, not using aircraft I was trained in])
Belive me, the hardest part is when you try to get a job on aviation.
Looks like a lively debate here. Love your videos too, Niko!
@@1shARyn3 ya its challenging enough, being in a familiar environment is one less thing you have to work about. Getting my PPC, I went through 4 air-frames, Piper Warrior (flight school sold at my 45 hour, about to test), Piper Arrow (complex) - learned later examiner wouldn't do my practical since there are no brakes on his side (but got my complex rating - 50 hours), C-172P, flight school closed after I found front main crank seal on the alternator belt (only cost me an hour) , C-172M (Flight school next door) took my practical at 55 hours, but was very comfortable in the plane and perfect weather. The examiner did everything he could to make me feel at ease during the oral test, kept my nerves tamed down for the practical, really nice experience.
Flightchops, I just first time passed my IR skills test 2 days ago, I just wanted to say thank you. I started watching your vids from 2015, that's when i started the ATPL theory for it. Took me 4 years to gain my theory passes, CPL, MEP and now finally my MEIR, it has been a long long road.. but hard work pays off, and If i (a very self critical pilot at the least) can get through the IR guff, I'm absolutely sure such a dedicated airman of your calibre can do it and ace it! I love all of the GA / training community on youtube, and the content creators, but you are one of the most humble and genuine guys out there that is true to yourself and your flying. Your videos of stories and your training has gotten me through these past 4 years and reignited my passion for flight, especially whenever I felt as if i'm hitting a wall in my own training. Although i fly from the UK, your adventures across the pond have given much food for thought for flying as well as entertainment. All I want to say is thank you for everything and nothing but the best of luck for the check, you can do this buddy! :)
Wow - I really appreciate this feedback - it is very rewarding to hear you enjoy the work I put into the content so much!
congrats! As someone who is just starting out their studies for a PPL (I'm working through ground school books while making the moves necessary to start flight training) this is eye opening to me as to what I will be facing in the future as I plan to at least have an IFR rating. Thank you for sharing your experiences.
Congrats, Steve! Really happy for you man. I haven't been here since the beginning by a long bit, but so glad to see you finally passing the written,
HUGE congratulations Steve! I really appreciate (and I'm sure everyone else does as well) you sharing the learning experience with these vlogs. It's inspiring!
Way to go Steve!!! Osama seems like a wonderful teacher. You are blessed! You're almost there! I'm in this with you, too. I passed my IFR written a couple months back and just finishing up a few requirements to take my FAA Checkride.
Congrats and thanks for taking us on this journey. I’ve just started my IFR training in the states. Your persistence is an inspiration to be a safer better pilot. Looking forward to your continued videos. All the best.
Great job Steve. I've got to tackle my PPL written soon. I know it's not as tricky as the IFR stuff but I sympathize with the learning and exam writing process.
Hoover is such a cool looking dog. I have a Golden doodle too but Gyro is black.
Congratulations on the pass. It looks like the Canadian IFR system might be a little bit more complicated than the US system. I passed my written with a 90% and the Shepherd system helped, but it's not current questions so there were a lot that I just had to know the material. I just took and passed the IFR checkride last week and I know exactly how you feel. In my prep for the oral portion, I felt like I would learn one section, and forget the previous section. I had info pouring out of my ears. But it's done now and I am moving on to the commercial.
BTW I'm really looking forward to seeing the stuff you shot when you were in AK last summer.
Congratulations!
Osama is an amazing teacher! Wow! I am an RC Pilot only, but his explanations are so clear that I can understand.
Starting my IFR training this year. Congratulations, Steve! To say that I find this daunting is an understatement! Good on you, brother!
“Everything in America is controlled.” 😃 No. Not my experience with Canadian restrictions vs the U.S.
I ‘m glad I received my ticket in America. It was 1968, and it was the most difficult ticket for me (fixed card NDB tracking, hold and approach was the big challenge), but once the training was done, and practical experience was received...easy. I’ll take practical over theory any day. Consider it a badge of honor for not getting 100% on that written test. Hang in there while jumping through the hoops.
I pulled the ADF out of my airplane a number of years ago. No need other than talk radio, which was affecting my blood pressure in flight. I only needed the ADF in the work airplanes, but now I’m retired.👍 These days it’s a blend of GPS, Garmin G5 and ForeFlight magenta lines, ADS-B, a tailwheel and a stick shift in my diesel pickup. Life is good.
Alaska is just about the only uncontrolled airspace in the us above 1200 feet.
I think he’s talking about instrument flight specifically, for the most part with the exception of uncontrolled airports the airspace you’re in while IFR is protected, even to airports without a tower ATC isn’t going to clear another aircraft for an approach until the last aircraft has called and either landed or canceled IFR. However that doesn’t stop VFR traffic from using the same airfield in vfr conditions below the clouds, that’s where he referred to big sky theory. And calling on ctaf with hopes and dreams.
@@jeffkeiper You can fly IFR in uncontrolled airspace inside the clouds in the US just as they do in the north in Canada. ATC can't clear you into that space, it is uncontrolled. But you can still fly IFR there. You have to be qualified and the airplane has to be qualified, but you don't have to talk to ATC. It happens regularly in Alaska. What you can't do is enter controlled airspace in IMC without ATC authorization, and class E is everywhere in the CONUS except one small sliver in Wyoming or something, and the 700 or 1200 feet under class E that's not B,C, or D. In Alaska there's a lot of airspace that goes to 14500 uncontrolled and you can fly IFR in it.
@William Fahle you are correct, what I meant to discuss was Radar vs non radar environments.l as it relates to big sky theory Not controlled and uncontrolled airspace.
William Fahle Be nice if everyone in AK went to ADS-B (in and out) or at least installed a transponder. Pulsing landing lights and CTAF position calls aren’t enough. Hard to believe that many of the commercial operators don’t even have transponders installed and don’t plan to do so.
Passed my IFR exam (FAA) in December made a 97%. Missed 2 easy questions. I used Shepard Air to study; it was great.
I used Sheppard air as well and got 95%. Felt very easy after using its study guide.
I got a 97% as well using SA. The Canadian test looks a lot more difficult.
If I'm able to become a pilot, I'll definitely consider the guide
I'm getting flashbacks to my ATPL studying days... Thank god that's over!
Awesome! I have been going through this with you and passed my instrument written yesterday (Friday)! I studied for a good 2 months....but nailed it finally. Great job to you! I enjoyed going through this with you as I was so overwhelmed with the written.
Right on! Congrats on getting yours done!
Thanks for putting your struggles out there for everyone to see and learn from. This has been enlightening.
I was a lousy student in high school. But I did extremely well in college. The reason was that in college all exams required essays. I’m lousy at multiple choice exams. I overthink the issues.
Congratulations man!!! I'm 16 and I'm starting flight training in the next few months and um starting with the book parts of it and dredding it a bit so it's very helpful to see other people out there working hard to accomplish their goals! Ride on keep flying
Owen Myers just keep pushing though it and remember the more ground time you have to think and learn, the safer you are in the air and the quicker you'll be able to understand the actual flight concepts! GL!
Thank you!
If youre from the USA i would recommend Sportys learn to fly course for a ground school. Chip through those videos and then really utilize the practice tests and you will be extremely prepared for the written exam.
@@michaelancel6652 thank you! I've been trying to find a corse like that, great help!
Owen Myers of course! Would also reccomend the gleim book ( ~$15) when you get close. That is a very good overall summary of many things and having all of the documents it references (same as FAA written and sportys tests) are super helpful.
I almost didn’t finish off my instrument rating before I entered the workforce, but I was glad I did. I can’t imagine having a job, a family, and a full life to have to balance with adding in studying for that exam. Congrats for passing it.
I'm just catching up with some of your work. Steve, you make this as real as it gets. Not all of us get to go through class based flight schools etc. I remember all this once as well. Just me and a book and grabbing my instructor when I could. Well done mate!
Totally charming! Love how you both reviewed and worked the test problems, really a great way to learn. Well done Steve!
Congrats sir!
Now the real fun begins. With the foundation completed, getting back into the airplane, under instruction and absorbing the practical experience, will make it all “click”. Best wishes going forward!
Congratulations on passing your written test. This video demonstrates that IFR knowledge is complex. A year after my IFR ticket, I am still reviewing and note-taking before and after flights.
My instructor gave me great advice when he suggested I file IFR on every flight. It actually makes the flight more comfortable and structured.
Good luck on the oral and flight test.
Passed thanks to TIMBITS power!
Congratulations - fantastic!!!
Thanks so much for sharing the situation in an authentic way ... so nice to see so many good hearted people helping too.
It's been pretty amazing, and it is very rewarding to be able to share the process
That made my brain hurt just listening to all that stuff. Congratulations Steve!!!
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It's a true blessing to have friends. People that are there for you. Nice
Good job, glad to see your stuck with your goal.
Congratulations Steve... IFR is a very tough but extremely rewarding rating... There’s nothing that makes you feel like a professional than getting from point a to point b, all IMC, breaking out at minimums and welcoming your passengers to their final destination.... keep it up, I’m glad you are seeing it through.
Hearing this news is giving me chills! Congratulations!
Congratulations! I loved reading through the sample questions, answers, and the debate. It was super geeky and educational!
We are Very Proud Of you ( Well Done )
The really hard question is whether a 20 pack of Timbits should be included as part of a planes weight allowance calculation. :) Way to fight through it man. Hoover too!
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It would be included in jettisonable weight but not in the operating weight, unless it weighs more than 1/2 of 1% of the aircrafts gross weight and is permanently installed in the aircraft then perhaps...
Congratulations Steve, I'm sure sharing your struggles with this will inspire others having difficulties with their written tests for both VFR & IFR to push through and get it done. And I am very proud of our GA Pilot community for all the support that they gave you... Again, Congratulations...
That’s my hope - sharing the process is my way of giving back to the community that has helped me so much
Congratulations Flight Chops. A great video. Thanks.
So happy for you! Im in the US studying for my IFR as well. You and Osama have been so helpful to me as I work through some of the the same challenges. Thank you for the great content over the years. I hope someday we get to meet and I thank you in person.
What an amazing video Steve!! Loved every minute of it. Writing my CPL soon and then will be writing my IFR.
That's awesome! Congratulations! It took a lot of courage to put yourself out there like this.
Good Job Mr. Chops! I am currently studying the IFR on pilottraining.ca myself. I started my pilot training last year March with nothing and am now almost finished my commercial license. It's a lot to take in all at once, especially this IFR stuff. Thanks for sharing your journey through this with us. I would say I'm about as academically inclined as you are, but we just have to put one foot in front of the other until it's done.
Hey flight chops congrats on passing the written man keep up the good work I’m rooting for you let us all know when you get your instrument rating I keep up the good work man
Thanks for the encouragement!
8:48 The Canadian SID!
The first time I got an IFR clearance out of a Canadian airport I called the controller back like an idiot and asked what my departure frequency and initial altitude were going to be! I learned it was all on the SID. I always get SIDs out of my home airport, but they also give the initial altitude and departure frequency in the departure clearance in addition to giving you a SID. I like the Canadian way. It makes clearances way quicker to write down and read back.
I appreciate your comment. We all learn from our mistakes. That's what makes us better pilots.
Wonderful film....nice structure and well done....with 74% will they go over your missed questions prior to the check ride?
Yes, the backside of the test report has details on the subjects you missed. So most examiners will drill you on those items during the oral portion of the flight test - which I welcome. In many cases I grasped and could have talked through the concepts but failed to understand which multiple choice option to select.
Congratulations man!
Professor Simon Holland yes 70% gets you out of the testing room 100% is required when you take your practical test. In America FAR 61.39 requires instructor to go over missed test questions and they give a endorsement saying you’re at 100% now.
The hard parts over now have fun doing the practical don’t stress about it
Congratulations on passing the written portion and good luck on the flight test. You’ve got this! Oh and long live cars with proper gearboxes!
Congratulations Steve! I’ve just passed my Multi-Engine Instrument Rating Skills Test over here in the UK, we have to do 14 ATPL exams to be able to start the Instrument Rating!
Fourteen exams!?
Congrats on the pass man, I am in the same boat but with CPL Performance, never been good with study and the theory. You are very lucky to have an awesome mentor like Osama. All the best with your flight test!!!!
Congratulations on passing!
I love how you went back to the other video, and then cut into the audio of the original. Very very nice edit.
Yeah, departure procedures are something that are severely under-covered in the US in both flight training and in the written materials. As you say, most of the medium-sized airports don't use them in practice. The big ones have then. I got caught out leaving KIAH when they cleared me for a departure, and I didn't know how to put it into the GPS. I sorted it out but a big gap in my training.
The other place you can get into trouble is very small airports. Non-towered airports in the US often have what's called an "Obstacle Departure Procedure". That's if the weather is good enough to depart IFR but not good enough to fly VFR to somewhere you can get your clearance. You call on the radio (if there's a remote clearance) or more often on your cell phone to get cleared. The ODP usually has a stipulation to fly runway heading up to some altitude MSL at which point you turn on course, BUT ONLY if your climb gradient is at least as steep as some number, which is called out in the procedure. You're required to abide by them (and you can hit mountains and the like if you don't) but it's almost skipped in IFR training.
Gear to hear the update. Looking forward to your training! Good luck!
Osama is awesome. Wish I could train with him. Best of luck Flight Chops! Thanks for the video.
Great video, I had the identical struggles studying for my INRAT. Happy to say, I did the Exam yesterday and passed with the same mark as you. This video was very inspiring to me to get this done. Its tough juggling family, work and studying, no doubt. For me it was a lot of late nights! Anyone else who is preparing for this Exam, i would highly recommend the Culhane manual because it will tell you exactly what you need to know for the test without filling your head with extreme amounts of detail that you don't need to know. Also the CAP GEN and the AIM RAC section.
Thanks
Congrats man! You've earned it!
Osama; congrats for you as well. You are a magnificent mentour!
Congrats on the pass. Took my IRA written a few weeks ago and the 72 hours leading up to the exam were the most anxiety inducing ones for sure. Best of luck to you on the practical exam!
Been watching your videos for a while now and wanted to say Congrats on the written! I recently received my Instrument rating and am glad that part of my training is over! You'll get through the remainder of it no problem and I can't wait for the updates! Thanks for all the videos and keep up the good work.
You have demonstrated knowledge, and wisdom in preparing this update . Thank you for that.! I am confident that you continue to pursue that 26% moving forward . You have come along way, yet still along way to go.! Don't we all ? Congratulations on passing the written. You are already a better pilot, than you were yesterday. Thumbs Up to you .!
I like that idea of being better than I was yesterday..
Congrats I am terrible at test taking so I feel your pain. That is a big hurdle to get over I look forward to starting my IFR training this spring its been an amazing journey watching you finally get this done!
Okay. First of all, I laughed so hard when you slid down in the hill in the beginning. Second, congrats on passing your IFR written! I’m currently in a four year undergrad flight program at my university and while I won’t be taking IFR classes until next semester, it’s awesome and very helpful to see what’s coming down the tubes. Thanks for putting your adventure out there for all of us to see and congrats again on passing your IFR test!
Thanks! And good luck with your journey!
Congratulations on passing the exam! We don't know each other but since you share your flying and learning experience and make it transparent to enthusiasts in a more than helpful and sympathetic way I was so happy for you as I learned that you passed. Keep it going!
Congrats! Also thanks for posting this. I recently fell short of passing my INRAT last week and I've been beating myself about it. I'm due to rewrite it in 2 weeks. Seeing you struggle and overcome, gives me hope that I will too.
Ya, don’t let it beat you. I actually tried and failed it last year. It was very demoralising... but I regrouped and came at it with a better plan this year.
I do recall talking about SIDs during the oral...STARs as well...in the states
Most untowered airports in the usa (with instrument approaches) have at least an obstacle departure procedure, but an odp is not included in the flight plan clearance, it is on the pilot to choose it and optionally can be put into the comment section. Often you find this when departing a class G airport and you will be out of contact with ATC during takeoff and initial climb.
ATC may assign a sid where available(most towered airports) but they often override the altitudes or start vectors just after handoff from tower to departure, either for traffic management or just to give you a shorter route.
I don't recall my FAA Instrument written being this difficult. But I think we don't have as many trick questions where "one answer is more correct." Also they have gotten rid of the ADF questions. I had a few on mine because it was a few years ago but now they're gone.
Props to you for passing and you'll do great on your checkride!
Cant really comment on the Canadian tests, but youve definitely got the most dull part done with. A lot of that stuff is so far in the weeds you can park it in the corners of your mind for a later date. Now the fun part. Theres nothing more fun than learning instrument flying and have the runway appear out in front of you as you navigate "in the blind" for the first time. Enjoy.
Congrats Steve for a job well done! I’m with you on learning, I struggle with the same issues as you, english wording always eff’d me up in school. A huge shout out to Osama for mentoring you, it’s great that people like him sacrifice their time and weekends to help others, a lesson we all can learn from...
Keep it up!
Bryan from Vancouver
Congratulations dude! So stoked for you!!
Congrats, Steve-o! You're an inspiration, as always!
Congrats on passing the Written. I uses mostly Culhane to do my written IFR test, and it did work well for me.
I’m looking forward to some AWESOME IFR videos!
It is definitely harder for those who English is not the first language but trust me, it requires a lot more studying but once we get it, we rarely forget it. Great video and good luck with your flight training, I'm sure you will do great!
Well done! I just passed my ppl written test and completed my license this week. I recognize the relief from passing!
Congratulations on passing the IFR written test! That is a significant milestone in your flying career - that you only have to do once! Now you can move forward with the fun part - the actual flight training. Any suggestions on the best resource to use as I also wish to tackle this i the next year or so??? Great set of videos!! Keep up the good work!
Thanks! In which country are you training?
The Great White North (FRIGID)!!
I like Osama. He is teaching you to understand not to memorize. Keep studying the material, even though you have passed the test. It will make more and more sense as you put it to practical use and internalize better.
Your videos are awesome and inspirational. Thank you for sharing your journey with us. Congratulations!
And what a great friend you have there to help you like that.
Yeah - He's been an awesome supporter and we're gonna do some pretty cool stuff together after I am rated!
Back in the day I used Culhane practice questions. Those helped. Congrats! The IFR flight test will be unforgettable!Thanks for the refresher. Osama is truly a standup guy!
Congrats Chops!! This was the toughest exam I wrote in my career and still look back on it with chills,,, this is after doing well on both ATPL exams and all the FAA ones too! See you (& Hoover) soon brother!
Just want to say, I have taken a bunch of certification tests for Cisco networking equipment and I feel exactly the same way as you. Little errors or inconsistencies in the language really throw me off, and have often led me to the wrong answer because I fixate on them. Very frustrating when you know the material but can't get the questions right. Nice job passing the test FlightChops!
Loved this SO much! Many congratulations. And many thanks for the inspiration on my own studies.
These questions read just like the National nursing exam. We spend four years learning to dissect questions.
Congrats! You have a great support system and a great attitude!
Congrats man and Big shout out to Osama, what a trooper :)
Let me congratulate you on your pass. I passed my private with a 70%, the only 70% the DPE had ever seen. A few years later I am a CFI-I, MEI, etc. Sometimes you just have to use it to make it stick. You have all of us pulling for you. Flying instruments is the fun part and quickly becomes second nature. You are well past the worst part.
Thanks - it is good to hear this.
Wing-rockin' congrats, this step is done, but remember... keep your head in the game!
Congrats! Behind you now! Sights on new horizons (or your cluster)!
FAA actually does test SIDs and STARs. The catch is the last time many pilots see them is on their checkride. Hence, we get some of our less prepared brotherin embarrassing us in Canada.
Excellent episode! Thanks, Steve and Osama!
Congratulations on passing the written. Well done!
And remember: if you can't decide which of the two correct answers is more correct, pick the longer one. :-)
Timbits! There are a ton of things that I remember from my trip to Canada almost 20 years ago, and Timbits are in the top 3!!! Oh, and congrats on passing the exam!
Congrats Steve! I found the FAA written to be just as frustrating with silly trick questions (and much outdated ADF questions). Have fun with the flying part of your IFR training :-)
I feel your pain man... never been strong academically either! Sometimes feel like I have to study twice as hard as most people to get through. Good on ya for sticking with it and passing!
Oh dear god! This is what I have to look forward to!
70 is passing now everyday is learning day IFR Now Waiting your video IFR checkride
Wow. Osama you’re the best brother, I watched a lot of your flights, thanks for educating us and giving back
HOOVER!! Congrats on passing the written Steve! You’re done with the most difficult part, now for practical prep!
Congrats, glad to know the one who inspires me had progressed