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desertdog71 · May 3rd, 2006, 21:14

Sorry for the delay on the update.
OK I flew two flights on Tuesday. One was a bunch of stalls, partial panel, and partial panel Unusual attitude recovery. That was 1.0 hours. It was really easier than I thought it would be. The partial panel stuff was a bit intimidating at first, but after some Unusual Attitude recoveries. I was all good. I also did the VOR/DME approach into KCNU partial panel.

Second flight was just some VOR tracking and a quick Cross country. Nothing major to report on that one.

Wednesday(today) This is a whole other story. There were several rain showers and Thunderstorms in the area today. We filed IFR and did a trip up to Salina. I can say this now, with certainty. Flying under the hood and a Simulator is a JOKE.

Flying in Actual IMC, in the clouds and near thunderstorms. That will put hair on your you know what. After about 30 minutes of solid IMC, we hit a pretty rough area. The combination of IMC and moderate turbulence had me experiencing some vestibular disorientation. I was getting a yawing effect while straight and level. Not too cool. It definately has an effect on your concentration. I am actual glad I got to experience this, so I know what to look for in the future.

If any of the more experiencedd guys have any suggestions on counter acting these effects. I would appreciate it.

Thanks

May 3rd, 2006, 21:14	#6
desertdog71 Old Skool Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: KIDP/KCNU Posts: 3,008	Re: Going Under the Hood Sorry for the delay on the update. OK I flew two flights on Tuesday. One was a bunch of stalls, partial panel, and partial panel Unusual attitude recovery. That was 1.0 hours. It was really easier than I thought it would be. The partial panel stuff was a bit intimidating at first, but after some Unusual Attitude recoveries. I was all good. I also did the VOR/DME approach into KCNU partial panel. Second flight was just some VOR tracking and a quick Cross country. Nothing major to report on that one. Wednesday(today) This is a whole other story. There were several rain showers and Thunderstorms in the area today. We filed IFR and did a trip up to Salina. I can say this now, with certainty. Flying under the hood and a Simulator is a JOKE. Flying in Actual IMC, in the clouds and near thunderstorms. That will put hair on your you know what. After about 30 minutes of solid IMC, we hit a pretty rough area. The combination of IMC and moderate turbulence had me experiencing some vestibular disorientation. I was getting a yawing effect while straight and level. Not too cool. It definately has an effect on your concentration. I am actual glad I got to experience this, so I know what to look for in the future. If any of the more experiencedd guys have any suggestions on counter acting these effects. I would appreciate it. Thanks __________________ www.flywhiteair.com http://www.myspace.com/desertdog71 Following message is for SkyCougar. Took my chances on a big jet plane, Never let them tell you that they're all the same.