How to Become an Instrument Pilot: Part 3 of the How to Become a Pilot Series With Jason Miller
Finish the written early, learn the why behind every procedure and know your saturation point.
Instrument flying takes a different mindset than VFR. In Episode 320, Jason Miller shares how to prepare for IFR training and come out a safer pilot.
- 01Why to finish your written exam early
- 02Understanding why instrument procedures exist
- 03Recognizing your saturation point
- 04Building routines and using checklists
- 05Risk management in IFR flying
Prepare early
Jason advises finishing the written early and being ready for the complexity of IFR flying.
Know the why
Understand why procedures exist instead of memorizing them, and tell your instructor when you’re saturated.
Light airplanes and jets
He compares flying light aircraft and larger jets, and how the differences affect safety and decisions.
Jason Miller
Jason Miller is a flight instructor and a regular Pilot to Pilot guest on flight training.
Frequently asked questions
How do I prepare for instrument training?
Jason Miller recommends finishing the written early, learning why procedures exist and building routines and checklists.
What is saturation in IFR training?
Reaching the limit of what you can process. Jason says to recognize it and tell your instructor.
