Hello once again, friends and colleagues. Well, it is safe to say that WNY winter is finally upon us. This past week has shown that mother nature was indeed still a threat. Needless to say, I have not had a chance to fly at all since my last trek with Patrick. So, what is a pilot to do when he can't fly? He does the next best thing, flight sims!
I have Microsoft Flight Simulator X installed, and have set-up a make-shift Cessna simulator @ home. "FSX" proves to be a valuable tool for practicing IFR maneuvers and approaches. Over the past week and a half, I have "shot" some local approaches in the SIM, such as the ILS 28 into KGVQ (Batavia), VOR-A into D38 (Canandaigua), just to name a few. This is great practice and helps me stay sharp on my cockpit flow, especially with my upcoming checkride on 3/11.
VOR-A into D38
Summary of ILS 28 Approach into KGVQ
I am hoping that the weather will clear up shortly, as I have a flight planned with my buddy Robert on Sunday. Regardless, spring is right around the corner, and I know opportunities to fly will be plentiful then. Until next time, "Keep 'Em Flying," and "Never, Never, Never Give Up."
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