BoilermakerRV
Well Known Member
Maybe I'm the only one, but I LOVE flying IMC. Maybe my brain is just wired that way. I was one of those students who always had to be reminded to look outside the cockpit during VFR flights. During my PPL training I was fascinated with VOR navigation, unusual attitudes and the like.
As an engineer, maybe the "math and science" of IFR just made perfect sense to me. I understand that many have trouble transitioning from VFR to IFR, but not me. I loved it.
With the advanced EFIS and GPS systems of today, I think IFR flying is getting easier and easier. At the very least the situational awareness is improving. Having flown with the G1000 and the Bendix King AP recently, I find myself even more invigorated when it comes to flight in IMC. I'm looking forward to my upcoming flights with the integrated GFC700 autopilot.
My last few flights in my rented C172 were all in IMC for at least a portion of the flight, and I couldn't have been happier. I understand that many people build VFR, or even day VFR aircraft. For me, I want a solid, well equipped IFR RV.
Am I alone in my love of IMC and IFR procedures?
As an engineer, maybe the "math and science" of IFR just made perfect sense to me. I understand that many have trouble transitioning from VFR to IFR, but not me. I loved it.
With the advanced EFIS and GPS systems of today, I think IFR flying is getting easier and easier. At the very least the situational awareness is improving. Having flown with the G1000 and the Bendix King AP recently, I find myself even more invigorated when it comes to flight in IMC. I'm looking forward to my upcoming flights with the integrated GFC700 autopilot.
My last few flights in my rented C172 were all in IMC for at least a portion of the flight, and I couldn't have been happier. I understand that many people build VFR, or even day VFR aircraft. For me, I want a solid, well equipped IFR RV.
Am I alone in my love of IMC and IFR procedures?