Michael Teaches Karin IFR Lesson #6 (Karin's first IMC Actual Conditions)

[@mjfencer]

I did my private pilot check ride with Mike’s dad, and watching this reminds me of that ride. Same mannerisms, same demeanor, same professionalism. 👍

[@mikegoulianaviation6030]

Wow. That's amazing. It's great to see that you're still keeping up on all things aviation!!

[@Politicallynot]

Another great video! 62 YO commercial pilot just getting black current in same make and model. Great patience and man this video series with your wife demonstrates what a great instructor looks like. Great work!

[@franksmith9497]

Nice job Karin. My wife was hesitant to get her instrument rating. She agreed to watch Karin’s first actual IMC training flight. She had me repeat the video two times to watch how you handled it Karin and was impressed how you stayed focused and on task when you, as Michael said, “got behind the aircraft”. My wife’s biggest fear is getting an IFR instructor that is not patient and supportive like Michael. My wife insisted that we have to spend the necessary time to make sure we find a “Michael” type instructor or she simply will not get her instrument rating( YES,SHE ACTUALLY INDIRECTLY SAID SHE WOULD GET HER INSTRUMENT RATING). Man, I got to be the best non pushy wife supporter that ever existed. Wish me luck!

[@karingoulian7097]

Hi Frank - thanks so much for your kind note. This is something I wish I could have done years ago - but am happy that I can do it now. The instrument world has definitely opened my eyes to a whole new world of flying and now much better understand the 'flow' of traffic for all airplanes. Between flying with Michael and a couple of our other great instructors, Sporty's ground course, the Sheppard Air written test prep, I feel that I am getting a lot of help all around to be a better pilot. When I started I was pretty rusty, but definitely feel better now. Good luck with her. She'll definitely need her own passion and drive to do this, but I am sure you are a great role model!

[@darinruddock3394]

I’ve been.a Private Pilot for 15 years, but only now going to go for my instrument rating. You’re video series is so encouraging, and so appreciated. Great job to both of you! Thanks for the videos!

[@karingoulian7097]

Hi Darin - Thanks so much for your encouraging words. Best of luck with all of your flying and have fun!

[@charlesabdouch3052]

Nicely done!! Found myself rooting for Karin. I have been behind the aircraft before and know what that's like and she caught up nicely. Love those approaches

[@RPSEmike]

I’m pursuing an IFR and Karin and Mike’s videos are a great briefing of what is to come. Thanks Karin and Mike for taking the time to create really nice content!

[@mikegoulianaviation6030]

Thanks so much for watching. All of the IFR content is really quite amazing. Once I got through everything it all came together. In the beginning it seems like it doesn't fit together and then in the end it does!

[@classicraceruk1337]

Great video you two it’s been 20 years or so since I learned these approaches. This certainly brought back memories especially being behind the plane!!!!

[@karingoulian7097]

I wish I head learned 20 years ago like you - but glad and appreciative that I have the opportunity to do it now. :)

[@classicraceruk1337]

@@karingoulian7097 I am just old Karin!!!! I did everything a long time ago

[@MajorChris1983]

Thank you and your wife for sharing. Good to see how hard it is to stay ahead of the airplane at 150 kt.

[@mikegoulian]

Pleasure. It’s been fun to do the videos.

[@s3gts]

Nice Job Karin. Mike is pretty handy in the Co Pilot spot as well.

[@mikegoulian]

Dave, I think that's my position for the foreseeable future😬

[@s3gts]

@@mikegoulian Not a Bad thing Mike, not at all.

[@ClintEatWood]

Hello Mike and Karin, thanks for this series of videos on your IFR programm. I was looking for this, but couldn’t find any until I found your channel. This is real life education. Really great, and I would expect many more thumbs up. Keep on going! I almost do not dare to ask, but could you also show some lessons on the simulator? Regards from Germany.

[@karingoulian7097]

Hi Clint - Thanks for our note. We have a great Cirrus simulator and I'll mention this to Michael for sure!

[@ProducerMode]

GREAT stuff, thank you Michael...

[@JackTastic]

Beautiful job my childhood dream was always to fly and every time I watch something like this my heart it’s filled with happiness thank you

[@mikegoulian]

Glad you’re enjoying the videos! Thank you.

[@FlyDriveShoot_It]

Really enjoying this series....well done

[@pslny]

That was an awesome job Karin, good stuff!!

[@karingoulian7097]

Thanks Paul!

[@rayfuller7704]

Love watching these videos and thank you both for taking us on this journey with you - I have only been instrument rated for a couple of years and I learn something from every one of Karin’s lessons. Nice job in the clouds, Karin, I look forward to seeing you get your instrument rating, it is well worth the time and effort and there is nothing like flying yourself above the clouds! It was my pleasure to meet you both this past week, the Performance Flying Course far exceeded my expectations, which were already very high - I learned so much! Fly safe...

[@karingoulian7097]

Hi Ray, Thanks so much for your kind note. It was wonderful meeting you as well. The Extra is definitely a game changer with performance flying! i can't wait to have all of this completed. Thanks for your support!

[@RusscanFLY]

When you say, fly the command bars, does that also mean Flight Director?

[@mikegoulian]

@@RusscanFLY Yes. The command bars are part of the Flight Director system. In a G1000 they are magenta in color.

[@RusscanFLY]

@@mikegoulian gotcha! Thank you for the response! Just beginning to use the systems as I prepare for my instrument flight training.

[@mikegoulian]

@@RusscanFLY Good luck and have fun. It’s a great rating to get.

[@classicraceruk1337]

Well done with that IFR clearance it’s very disconcerting at first.

[@mikegoulian]

I'm glad Karin gave it a shot. She did a nice job with it I thought.

[@classicraceruk1337]

@@mikegoulian She did brilliantly very impressed, I used to babble a lot. Did you say Karin was still flying left wing low? I feel for her is she was it’s not easy keeping straight and level. I used to have a bit of yaw on as well lazy feet!!! I really like these videos keep them coming please

[@MickeLang]

Question, why don’t you use the NAV needles on the HSI?

[@mikegoulian]

Hi Micke, We are absolutely using the HSI needle as the primary means of Navigation. The flight director when in GPS (magenta) gives commands to the pilot to keep the HSI needles centered. Hope that helps.

[@MickeLang]

mikegoulian yeah got that thanks👌🏼 missed that the FD was on all the time☝🏼

[@brettswanson4452]

Nice Job Karin. Just curious, how many total hours you have. I am a low time (150 hrs) multi rated (flying a DA62 but learned in a Cirrus) pilot working on my instrument rating, I feel your pain on these procedures...a lot to learn.

[@mikegoulianaviation6030]

Hi Brett - I have about 240 hours, but it's spread over 15 years, so not a lot. It definitely helps to fly at least 2x per week. Everything is starting to make a lot more sense!

[@WasowskiSings]

Hey Mike, what helmet do you use for aerobatics? Thanks!

[@mikegoulian]

Michael, I wear a Gallet helmet. Most of the RBAR guys wore them too.