DA42 IFR - Coventry To Blackpool | IR Training Vlog | ATC Audio

[@SC-dl2io]

Really helpful video for those of us currently doing IR training. Can't wait for the next two videos and any others of your IR training. Thanks Ben!

[@PlaneOldBen]

Thanks a lot, there’s lots of IR videos to come!

[@JackM101]

Fantastic video and very informative . Great job !

[@PlaneOldBen]

Thank you!

[@nicknocturnal652]

It’s great to see the improvement in your flying skills from your first SOLO cross country flight!

[@PlaneOldBen]

Ah thank you, Nick! I feel very fortunate to have been able to film my flying over the last few years!

[@nicknocturnal652]

I’m anticipating my 1st SOLO flight next week so have been viewing several solo posts. I’m hoping it goes as well as yours

[@PlaneOldBen]

Good luck with the solo!!

[@gustavohenriqueF1]

Very Good Video. Nice Aircraft.

[@snposner]

Very informative! Doing my CBIR currently. Any chance you could forward that plog you were using. I can't seem to find one that works for IR.

[@sanderolsthoorn7728]

Any ice? Great video Ben! That DA42 really is a beast

[@PlaneOldBen]

You have to show an awareness of potential icing situations - whilst flying under the hood you aren't allowed to look out hence asking the instructor if there is any ice. Although I wasn't wearing the hood on this flight it is taught that every 1000ft or so you check temperatures and pressures along with asking if there is any ice.

[@gregzapia]

struggling with the kap140 13:00 :P. Once alt mode is on, 1 push up or down is +/-20ft to adjust.

[@PlaneOldBen]

We know how it works - we’ve used it many times before. It was wavering around and not maintaining the altitude correctly so I decided to hand fly, which is good practice! We’re only allowed to use ALT Hold and HDG Hold anyway!

[@TheFlyingReporter]

Sweet!

[@PlaneOldBen]

Thank you for your continued reports.

[@ATCAJAMES]

Loved this , leant quite a bit yeno

[@PlaneOldBen]

That’s great to hear - I’m really pleased you were able to learn something.

[@OllyJ2k9]

Wicked bro

[@CAXAviation]

Very nice mate. Finally learnt what the ENR stands for in GPS ENR. Is GPS terminal mode more accurate than the ENR?

[@PlaneOldBen]

Ah excellent , have a google into PBN Navigation that will teach you all about it!

[@dancloran2684]

Hi Ben, great video as usual. Did you get a dispensation in hours due to having your IMC rating or was it also PIC already flown under IFR? I'm trying to work out whether to do the ir(r) during ATPLs as a head start on the full IR and do the CB/IR but hearing conflicting info.

[@PlaneOldBen]

I’d say do your IR(R) and then if you build enough experience do the CBIR! You need to pass the skills test first time though so only do it if you’re sure. If you choose Aeros they do a CBIR assessment where they work out how much of a reduction on the hours you’ll get.

[@dancloran2684]

Plane Old Ben Thanks For taking the time to reply Ben, very helpful. Good luck with the rest, looking forward to more videos.

[@JodelFlyer]

Interesting video Ben. Strange that Scottish work so far south?

[@PlaneOldBen]

I think it’s due to London Control being a lot busier so Scottish cover slightly further south than you would expect!

[@PlaneOldBen]

Cool story!

[@MichaelAtherton1]

Doesn't the king give "FMA" indications on the top of the PFD like the GFC?

[@catzert]

not in this installation, it`s not integrated with the G1000 like the GFC700

[@raphaelj.o.4628]

Nice

[@PlaneOldBen]

Thanks for watching!