Single Pilot IFR Flight In IMC | ILS Approach Walkthrough

[@FlyingEyesWorld]

Alone at last with Lew 😎

[@1marclyn]

0-1-2-3, if your destination has 0 instrument approaches or the forecasted weather at your destination 1hr before or 1hr after your eta is forecasted to be lesss than 2000ft ceilings and 3sm mile visibility

[@fsodn]

Oooh! I like the "0" addition to this. I knew that but I hadn't thought about it in that way.

[@bartoszskowronski]

and overcast heigt must be higher than mea (minimal enroute altitude)

[@zerohero6602]

Excellent. Looks like zero has a value

[@goneflying140]

​@@zerohero6602 Especially in this economy! 😅😂

[@CeeJayC3903]

Always good to file an alternate.

[@brackenquinton2955]

I am absolutely convinced you are the best of the best. Your videos got me through my training at ATP. You made aviation fun for me and I can’t thank you enough. So happy for all your success and I can’t wait for all your future videos.

[@LewDixAviation]

You're too kind man! Thank you so much!

[@gerryortiz7276]

Second best behind me 😂

[@edjarrett3164]

Great IFR video Lew. Working to finish my instrument ticket. My last flight was the 230nm cross country and it was done at night in mountainous terrain with no moonlight illumination. Needless to say we had a long conversation about risk factors and our plan. This was driven by AC availability. I also needed to update my night currency. It all worked out fine, but I don’t wish to do this again. This is not a good combination for flying.

[@gratefulpilot]

I just started flying approaches for my instrument and you make this look so easy when it definitely is not 😂

[@LewDixAviation]

Haha I’ll take the compliment.. thanks!

[@LifeWithMatteo]

5 days til checkride! This was fun to watch

[@jboxfpv3303]

@@LifeWithMatteodid you pass? Got my CFII training going on rn, checkride coming soon!

[@coasternut3091]

Nothing feels as scary as the first time you're in actual on aproach and you hear "500" but you still can't see anything

[@lyingcat9022]

That’s what Missed and Alternates are for ;) hopefully you are proficient with your Missed App Procs before you are shooting it to Mins in Actual :)

[@Saml01]

1-2-3. If your destination doesn't have an IAP then you need to have vis to descend VFR from MEA. But you will need an alternate with an IAP if you do that.

[@LewDixAviation]

I like your addition to the 1-2-3 rule. Great!

[@meitsme6]

Another thing I like to teach with threshold height versus field elevation is if the runway will be sloped. This can make a huge difference in that transition from IMC to VMC and also identifying the correct runway once visual is made.

[@flysport_tedder]

<a href="#" class="seekto" data-time="360">6:00</a> love the tower controller being a pedant and being wrong. we've all done that. <a href="#" class="seekto" data-time="1425">23:45</a> "you don't need autopilot" .. cut to Otto, looking dejected <a href="#" class="seekto" data-time="1550">25:50</a> great controller there!

[@aviatortrucker6285]

An alternate is required if the destination airport is going to be less than 600 feet and 2 miles visibility for a precision approach or 800 feet and 2 miles for a non-precision approach between 1 hour prior to one hour after your arrival. It is a requirement to file it. However, you don’t actually have to fly there. You can fly anywhere you want to that may be VFR. As good practice, regardless of the regulation, it is always a good idea to file an alternate.

[@kevinboyd7903]

I think those are the requirements for the alternate. Need for an alternate to be selected I think is the 123 rule. 1 hour before and after, 2000ft ceiling, 3 mile visibility.

[@aviatortrucker6285]

@@kevinboyd7903 yes, that is correct. I always file an alternate because you just never know. Since you do not have to actually fly to that alternate it’s nice to know it is an option available. Most small general aviation aircraft do not have the range to fly to an alternate with good weather if there is widespread weather in the area. I have seen bad weather being well over 300 miles in diameter. Needless to say someone who rents an airplane is really not going to wanna fly three hours to an alternate.

[@Mozzy_Sticks]

One hour before & after your ETA there must be 2,000' ceilings w/ 3sm of visibility OR an instrument approach. If neither of those conditions are met, then you must file an alternate. To file an alternate, there must be a 600' ceilings with 2sm of visibility for a precision approach. For non-precision you must have 800' ceilings with 2sm of visibility. If you're using GPS for your intended destination, your alternate must have an approach that does NOT use GPS. I hope I nailed it, I've got my instrument checkride next month! Cheers.

[@Glyrez]

Lewis, thank you very much for the in-depth lesson! Much appreciated!

[@LewDixAviation]

Thanks Gly!

[@PaulGarthAviation]

<a href="#" class="seekto" data-time="1140">19:00</a> - And... looks like a nice 500 fpm descent. Hey!! I remembered an instrument!

[@alfredopatin]

I fly the G200 in the back N673DM. Hopefully one day I get to meet you there.

[@LewDixAviation]

Oh cool!

[@theaveragejoe9385]

Keep up the videos and what you do for Aviation training! I just completed my PPL on 10/6 and it is due in part to your training videos and upbeat attitude! I wish my CFI was half the CFI you are! Working on my instrument training currently and this video is perfectly timed! Thank you again, Lew!

[@LewDixAviation]

Sweet man! Congratulations on completing your PPL. I'm so glad to have played a part in it, even from a distance haha. Amazing brother!

[@WalidFeghali]

<a href="#" class="seekto" data-time="812">13:32</a> You said there's no hold for the missed - shouldn't you do a climbing left turn to 1600, R046 and hold at OVIDO as per the missed approach proc?

[@LewDixAviation]

I was given alternate missed approach instructions by ATC.

[@PedroThePortuguesePilot]

This is a great channel and this was a great video!!! I’ve just become a fan and a subscriber! Well done

[@LewDixAviation]

@@PedroThePortuguesePilot Thsnk you so much!

[@cortezchris2405]

Thanks so much for that video, I'm working on instrument now and it's really nice to see this kind of thing, really starts bringing all together for me.

[@LewDixAviation]

That's great to hear and I'm glad it's helped you!

[@AmendMD]

I'll be working on my CFII soon, so alternate is needed when the weather at your destination from 1 hour before to 1 hour after is forecasted to be at or lower than 2000ft ceilings and 3sm visibility. When filing your alternate must have weather of 600/2 for a precision approach and 800/2 for non-precision. In the air, if you divert, your alternate must be at or above the required minimums for the approach you are choosing.

[@Tommmmas]

When's the podcast dropping on your career update?

[@LewDixAviation]

It's next in line

[@frankgordonsmith4795]

look forward to it,@@LewDixAviation

[@barhammd]

Excellent instructional videos. Appreciate you providing these

[@LewDixAviation]

I’m glad you enjoy them 🙌🏻

[@DC-nc6vt]

Great video. Helps understanding the localizer and intercepts. I like the way you explain making your corrections while on the glide slope. Thanks Lew

[@jasonmoore2481]

At <a href="#" class="seekto" data-time="2092">34:52</a> when you were on the visual portion, the needle said you were way above glide slope and then it quickly switched to way above g.s. Is that an example of “false glide slope”?

[@scottbeyer101]

Just found this now but the timing is perfect for me as I am 9 hours into my IR (with 3 of actual). Thanks Lew!

[@gavinsgolfs5288]

you need to file an alternate at all times unless the weather is forecasted better than 3 sm visibility and ceilings of 2000ft 1hr before and after time of arrival

[@michaelw2108]

Very interesting information and fundamentals keep anticipating I’m taking notes I’m practicing my ppl thanks for your videos

[@Marco-w2l]

Fantastic instruction - has a very good manner

[@nathanwildthorn6919]

Lew, what an _incredible_ display of precision piloting! This video was so well done that I shared it with my fellow pilot friends. 😀 Awesome! Thank you so much for this!

[@LewDixAviation]

That’s brilliant! Thank you!

[@danmccarthy2213]

I have the same garmin 175gps, I wish you could do a video on just using that...I'm not an apple guy and all the instruction videos are for ipads....

[@chrissugden3876]

Glad to have you back!! Super helpful content, as always. 👏🏼🙏🏼

[@LewDixAviation]

Thanks man!

[@mccarthywatch]

Absolutely enjoyed the hell out of your video! Thank you for taking the time to shoot this. Cheers from Leeds, Alabama - BHM/PLR

[@love2fly558]

It’s so hard to get good actual IMC here in FL, and definitely none during the summer. You really need to quickly take advantage of an IMC day b/c Wx changes quickly; most of the time, I’m stuck at work looking at a nice 500ft ceiling. By the time I’m out, it’s sunny. Got lucky once at KVDF ILS 23 down to min during an Angel Flight pickup.

[@flaviogontijo6657]

I liked your Brazillian shirt! Thanks for represented us!

[@LewDixAviation]

@@flaviogontijo6657 Minha esposa e Brasileira! Eu amo seu pais 🇧🇷

[@ZaferAtassi-dr5ob]

I fly N670MA from time to time out of KISM, stable 172 😊

[@SAXAIR]

As always a great video!!!!!!!

[@pilotjctorres]

I’m working in my IFR rating and your videos help a lot bro thank you. I fly in KISM and rent n670ma and 46299 as well.

[@LewDixAviation]

That's great! Glad you enjoy my videos.

[@masseywillingham2740]

No autopilot is beast mode!

[@jsprague2453]

Interesting to see your choice for your instrument scan. I was always a racetrack guy.

[@earnedwings5206]

You have help me along with so many others for sure. Thank you for your commitment and passion for teaching and aviation!

[@LewDixAviation]

🙌🏻 no problem! I love doing it. Thanks for watching and supporting!

[@earnedwings5206]

Of course my pleasure!👍

[@bobr8766]

Outstanding video! Man, you are a great instructor! Thanks!

[@LewDixAviation]

Thank you!

[@garyhaszko3311]

Awesome video!!!! Great flying!!!...curious what are our settings on our Go Pro cams....crystal clear!

[@jamess6656]

Working on my instrument now and it is so true that if they eyes stop moving you are off. You can change altitude by 50+ ft in a snap.

[@LewDixAviation]

It’s so quick isn’t it? I used to go home from instrument training lessons so tired because my eyes were worn out!

[@gregEGO1]

Hi Lewis, I'm a big fan of your videos. Currently, working towards my commercial license with 350 flight hrs so far. I've seen what seems to be a common misconception regarding the regulation at the 14-minute mark. My understanding is that the pilot should not descend below 309 feet on the Orlando (ILS RWY 7) approach due to the absence of red terminating bars or red side row bars on the approach lights.This approach has MALSR lights, as opposed to ALSF I or II. I wanted to contribute this insight to your fantastic community. Keep up the outstanding work - your videos have been an invaluable resource throughout my journey. I've found that saying "Welcome to the Sky" on takeoff greatly helped early on to ease my nerves during solo flights!

[@LRobichauxIV]

Hey, may want to re-read 91.175. My reading is that ability to descend below DA/MDA is dependent ONLY on having the approach lighting system. Having visual contact with the red terminating bars or side row lights allows a pilot to descend below 100 feet above TZE. I’m not a CFII, but play one on KZbin. Ha! Others check my conclusion here.

[@Zfx13]

Miss the ATR videos!!!! But great IF video buddy

[@randymcmeekin1955]

Excellent technical video with great advice. Love videos like this.

[@LewDixAviation]

Thank you man!

[@mikecarlozzi6930]

Currently doing my instrument training; great video. Thanks!

[@LewDixAviation]

Thanks for watching!

[@ProPilotPete]

How did you know I was talking? You stuck up your finger to shush me when atc was calling you. Another great video. Flew into ISM last week and looked for you but I think I was on the other side of the field.

[@LewDixAviation]

Haha man you were so loud! I fly more out of KORL these days.

[@ProPilotPete]

@@LewDixAviation I’ll keep that in mind, I’ll be looking/listening for you.

[@davisjasmin]

You always need an alternate... unless.... the airport has instrument approaches and 1 hour before or after your ETA the ceiling are reported AGL and at least 2000' and 3sm of visibility

[@temesgenkassahun3189]

What i really like abt you is that you work very hard , but when you fly or instruct students , you make flying 🛫 fun and interesting , coolest pilot on KZbin with great aviation content 👏👏👏

[@LewDixAviation]

I appreciate you saying that. Thank you! I always try my best to make flying fun for my students and whoever I fly with. All the while maintaining a high standard!

[@hn4939]

Thank you for high quality video.

[@MichaelSiegle]

‘Let it float, cuz that’s all these things are good for..’ 🤣

[@LewDixAviation]

I don’t lie 😂

[@stevelawson7635]

I'm working on my instrument rating. These videos, although not for instructional purpose, provide fantastic insight. Got to stay ahead & know ATC verbiage. You're cool 😎 on the mic!!

[@jameswadsley3165]

Loved the approaches and the explanations!

[@LewDixAviation]

Thank you mate!

[@PIC281]

123 Rule for IFR Alternate. Hour before hour after 2,000ft ceiling 3SM vis.

[@Acc0rd79]

Man I need to get my IPC done. Clouds are fun until they slam you around :) Either way I definitely need to go hit it. Keep up the fun flying! Take us on a trip somewhere with the fiance, a nice little day trip up or down the coast!

[@travelwithvladi8790]

Good IFR just one observation FAF timer was not set. 5 T’a time twist turn throttle talk.

[@LewDixAviation]

You didn’t watch the 2nd approach did you? 😅 I addressed this in the video

[@travelwithvladi8790]

I did keep watching and you did mention the timer. :) your videos or excellent. My instructor had me tape the 6 T’s inside the airplane as i alway forget the time. And then rely on GPS for my missed approach point.

[@LewDixAviation]

@@travelwithvladi8790 it’s definitely easy to miss, as shown with my first approach😂 I’m glad you liked the video!

[@wild_cumulus_cloud]

Lew, what's your best advice to be dead zero on VSI when holding altitude?

[@Parazoso]

Of course the air traffic control is going to be nice to you and ask you what you want to do, your an expert pilot. I’m a Private pilot with very little experience they get irritated very fast especially in a rain storm with me. Living in the Philippines and flying my own plane as a hobby in retirement.

[@Parazoso]

But honestly iv never requested a touch and go since flight school should I be doing that?

[@joshirymc8556]

Loving the IFR post more legend

[@LewDixAviation]

Haha 🙌🏻

[@assenmacher]

When you start the timer on the ILS, do you start it at the maltese cross or the glide slope intercept? I know in this case it is the same thing but not all are that way. Thanks for the great content!

[@LewDixAviation]

@@assenmacher GS intercept. Glad you enjoy it!

[@johncallan2001]

Thanks Lew, another stellar video. I just got my PPL in April and your videos were truly invaluable. About to start my IR soon so this video is timely! Btw I find myself saying “Welcome to the Sky” every time I take a passenger up. Hope you don’t mind! 😊

[@LewDixAviation]

I don’t mind at all 🙌🏻 I’m glad you enjoy my content and are finding it useful!

[@JoseDiaz-qh6uw]

​@@LewDixAviationhello brother im a fan of your work, im an IFR student and was checking to see how i could get with you and receive some ifr lessons

[@kaarongillett9962]

Can’t forget the 600 and 2 if your alt doesn’t have a precision approach or 800 and 2 if there’s a non precision at the alternate 🫡 on top of the 1-2-3 ofc 😅

[@andycampbell5491]

I see you take the last two stages of flap at decision, why wouldn’t you be fully stabilised at the FAF? And, I fly complex so at 1000’ I call “Red, Blue three greens” at what point would you make that call, even if it’s just the mixture?

[@mansellcharlie]

Great video Lewis one day when the savings are there id love to give this a go. For now its the flight sim Piper Arrow for me. Followed your instruction stable approach and smooth landing Thanks for the videos

[@garygazman3827]

3 2 1 Method for needing an alternate. weather at your destination isn't at least 3 SM of visibility and 2000' AGL ceilings from 1 hour before to 1 hour after your ETA, you need to file an alternate.

[@daft990]

Finally started my PPL! Ground school chugging along and so far the most important lesson is that the flaps on a Cessna have really sharp edges. 🤷‍♂️

[@LewDixAviation]

In a low wing you wouldn't have spent the week in hospital because of hitting your head. The wings are correctly positioned on them! haha

[@daft990]

@@LewDixAviation spot on! 😂

[@refness3108]

Whenever the visibility at your destination airport is at least 3 statute miles with at least 2000ft ceilings one hour before your estimate time of arrival then you do not need to file an alternate but if you don't satisfy all these requirements you do need an alternate in your flight plan 🙂

[@CaptainSultan]

A perfect approach is a boring one… aircraft well configured and flying ahead of the aircraft… amazing job Lew. Hope to be as good

[@JohnathanMoura]

That's a cool t-shirt you got 🇧🇷

[@DennisCOSMIC]

If you ever make it out to the Bay Area I can show you some good spots!

[@Pilot-Lior]

Lewis , thank you for another Great Video! Just a quick question, why didn't you check the magneto’s before takeoff? Keep doing a great Stuff !

[@johnopalko5223]

He undoubtedly did but edited out the runup.

[@juniorwiggles1581]

Absolute perfection

[@gaulbaugh]

What a great review of instrument procedures! I may have missed it, but what are you using for magnetic heading since your magnetic compass is inop? Does your GPS have a magnetometer that can substitute the magnetic compass? Thank you for what you do! Keep up the great work!!

[@LewDixAviation]

Thank you! The compass isn't inop haha. I'm not sure if I gave that impression but the compass is fine haha.

[@gaulbaugh]

Nice, I guess it just looks like there’s tape over it, but maybe the camera just didn’t pick it up.

[@fly4fun350]

Great as normal. Trying al little Dix humor

[@LewDixAviation]

Thank you!

[@LifeWithMatteo]

Great video!

[@themaverickproject4577]

You come in much faster than when on VFR. Can you describe when you know to pull it back to landing speed? What are you looking for?

[@LewDixAviation]

The runway haha. Once the runway is in sight you slow down and add the flaps. No use in doing that if you don't have the runway in sight and have to go missed.

[@themaverickproject4577]

@@LewDixAviation OKAY - I've just been waiting for my instructor to scream in PANIC -- SLOW THE &%$# DOWN. Your idea might work better.

[@juansantiago1441]

Hey Lew, I’m starting next month a zero to hero program in a bigger school they have plenty of airplanes and in house maintenance. I’ll be training full time, what do you recommend part 61 or 141 since they are giving me the option to choose? I want to achieve al my ratings as quick, safe and efficiently possible.

[@georgeallensmo]

I miss this

[@FlyWithKyle]

I see you put your flaps in over 100 knots, don’t you need to stay within the first white arch for flaps? Or is 10 degrees not that big of an issue? Thanks

[@LewDixAviation]

Vfe flaps 10° is 110 knots in this aircraft.

[@spelldaddy5386]

3-2-1: if visibility is forecast under 3 statute miles or clouds are forecast under 2,000 feet AGL any time between 1 hour before ETA and 1 hour after ETA, you need an alternate

[@LewDixAviation]

At last!

[@flyjarrett]

Nice video, Lew. Any goals to get your own, presumably low wing, aircraft for your channel?

[@LewDixAviation]

Thanks man. I'm not sure about my own aircraft but I have something exciting I'm working on to give me access to a correctly positioned winged aircraft.

[@brianb5594]

Hard to find IMC in central Florida. I recall doing my training at Florida Institute of Technology and I think I had 2.2 of actual IMC at the time I did my IFR check-ride...Great one Lewis! Are you attending the NAFI Summit?

[@mikeperry2814]

Well done!

[@GooberPilot]

Alternate/alternate minima: I mean, it’s different in Canada. Any plans of doing some content in Canada?

[@LewDixAviation]

No plans for that. Yet haha

[@GooberPilot]

@@LewDixAviationhow about visiting your local enroute control centre? That would be a great video

[@terrykasten164]

No carb heat on any of your videos? Is your 172 fuel injected?

[@LewDixAviation]

Yes, this 172 is fuel injected

[@mikercflyer7383]

I have an odd question, are you trained or is it taught what to do in case a student does the death grip? I have heard about those cases.

[@LewDixAviation]

Whenever I see the death grip I point it out to the student and as they get more comfortable, they relax. Giving them an environment they are comfortable in goes a long way to reducing death grips, so in all honesty I don’t see it that often.

[@malakov5]

Are you putting in flaps outside your flap arc?

[@LewDixAviation]

Yes I am which in this aircraft is absolutely normal. The white arc is from 33-85 KIAS but if you read the POH, Vfe flaps 10° is 110 KIAS.

[@WayneWong-y1n]

How do you file a practice IFR approach like you did in this video??

[@LewDixAviation]

I file it as a "round robin". The departure airport is the same as the destination airport. There is a document issued on the FAA NOTAM site that tells you to add codes to the remarks if you want to do multiple practice approaches under IFR. So that's what I do - Add the codes to my flight plan remarks and they can see what I want. Most of the time I still get asked what I want to do though as shown in the video. The controllers are great and help wherever they can.

[@WayneWong-y1n]

I went onto the FAA NOTAM site and can’t find the doc with codes… please help. 😅

[@philo5096]

Did you quit the airlines.

[@LewDixAviation]

@@philo5096 Yes

[@abeld9476]

I'm sorry but whats meaning '' this information is Hotel"?

[@stefanogrillo6040]

Wobbly wobbly

[@Certiwhipps]

why did you leave the airlines?

[@f.n.schlub]

(👁👃👁) In the past year, how many times have you heard ATC use the prepositions "for" and "to" ?

[@earnedwings5206]

3-2-1 rule big dog!

[@earnedwings5206]

And just to be more specific; if at your destination airport the weather will not be 3 sm vis, 2,000 ceiling, for 1 hr before and 1hr after your arrival you will need to file an alternate.

[@rickyism1576]

Flying solo in the right seat? Is that common? (nvm I commented too soon)

[@LewDixAviation]

hahaha

[@tonysmith1572]

Lewis the Cessna man :)

[@LewDixAviation]

Stop it, or I'll shave that mustache.

[@johnscarloshowC172]

1 hour before or after ETA ceilings must be 2000 with 3 statute miles vis. written exam IRA in 2 weeks wish me luck guys

[@LewDixAviation]

You'll nail it!

[@gabrielg8826]

alternate...3-2-1 RULE!! if the weather at your destination isn't at least 3 SM of visibility and 2000' AGL ceilings from 1 hour before to 1 hour after your ETA, need an alternate.

[@bubbaman12289]

Why can't the faa have better analogies like this one... I swear just everyday pilots have better learning techniques then them it's sad

[@av8or971]

@@bubbaman12289 what is your better learning technique in this case?

[@LewDixAviation]

It works the other way too 1-2-3 or 3-2-1. It's a beautiful analogy.

[@av8or971]

did you just say you dont need Otto pilot? thats sort of mean, isnt it.. i mean i thought Otto was a good friend of yours?

[@LewDixAviation]

He had it coming!

[@Mattblackaviation787]

Filing an alternate is as easy as 1 2 3 if you know what I mean.

[@LewDixAviation]

Oh I get it!