A Bit of Prep for Raymond's Instrument Proficiency Check (Full ATC)

Today we’re along for the ride as Raymond, almost 2 years out of currency, brushes up on his IFR skills with both magenta and green needle approaches. Welcome aboard! Wayne, GeezerGeek Pilot
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Music Credit:
Tommy Emmanuel, Daytripper (Cover)
Video Chapters:
00:00 Intro
00:54 Departing Santa Barbara
04:02 Today’s objectives
08:38 RNAV 31 Paso Robles
12:40 VOR-A San Luis Obispo
20:42 Pop-up Clearance
21:12 GPS 25 Santa Barbara

[@azureskys]

I'm about 15 years out of currency... but am nearing being ready for an IPC again. Thanks for the video, it's a big help to keep refreshing on IFR flight!

[@GeezerGeekPilot]

Glad you found the video useful. Thanks for watching! Wayne (DA40 KSBA)

[@lutzandy]

Thanks for publishing this video Wayne. Your videos are very relevant for me as a Northern California pilot who is IFR rated but instrument rusty as I tend to only fly when it’s sunny. You do a good job of putting your audience in the left seat.

[@GeezerGeekPilot]

Andy, glad your find the videos useful. Many thanks for the kind words! Wayne (DA40 KSBA)

[@Parr4theCourse]

Awesome you were able to take the time and help get Raymond back in the saddle again!!!

[@GeezerGeekPilot]

Ron and Janis, you might notice that these kinds of flights are my own selfish pleasure 😀. Thanks for watching! Wayne

[@alexbauer1152]

Wayne, another nice video. Raymond does seem quite on top of things. Also love your coaching style. Thanks for the shout out to the Flying club. I am hopeful that the club will open for new members very soon. Alex

[@GeezerGeekPilot]

Thanks, Alex, for watching... and yes, Raymond is one sharp cookie... would make a great flying club member. Trust your trip this past weekend went well? Wayne

[@hattrickpsh]

I really enjoyed this video. Good refresher for IFR pilots to watch.

[@GeezerGeekPilot]

Very glad you enjoyed the video and found it useful! Thanks for watching. Wayne (DA40 KSBA)

[@hattrickpsh]

Love a fresh mist (missed) 🤣

[@brushmrw]

Killed it Raymond!

[@GeezerGeekPilot]

Yes he did! Thanks for watching. Wayne (DA40 KSBA)

[@Wolficorntv]

I'd be much rustier after 2 years haha

[@GeezerGeekPilot]

You and me both!! Thanks, as always, for watching.

[@MeekTiger0824]

I appreciate the video, I'm trying to learn IFR, I had a few questions: 1. For RNAV 31 (9:45) ATC says "to report cancellation of IFR on this frequency or FSS, radar services terminated" does that mean if you land, to call FSS to cancel IFR but if you go missed and head to KSBP, go back to the frequency and then cancel IFR? Or is it assumed if you're doing VOR-A at KSBP then there's no need to cancel anything? 2. For VOR-A KSBP the minimums are 1700', what if while you're circling you go into the clouds and lose the airfield? Do you use the same missed approach procedures regardless if you're after MARND MQO? Thanks, just trying to get a better grasp of IFR.

[@GeezerGeekPilot]

Good questions: (1) yes, you fly the missed approach (published or instructed by ATC)... and you go back to the approach/center frequency you got that instruction from (or another freq they might have given you)... i.e. you are still IFR thru the missed approach. You stay in the missed approach procedure until ATC instructs otherwise. (2) If while circling you enter the clouds you are required to "go missed" and, the best you can, somehow re-intercept the missed approach procedure (hopefully still over the airport protected area). This is a popular topic on many forums... how to ad hoc rejoin the missed approach procedure from some random spot in the circling approach. Enjoy your instrument work, and thanks for watching. Wayne (DA40 KSBA)

[@smartnezz]

Great video, especially for a pilot in training for IFR certification. I was wondering what form factor Raymond’s iPad is, 10.2” or an 8.3” iPad mini? I find my 11” iPad Pro just a tad too big for a 172 cockpit.

[@GeezerGeekPilot]

Peter, glad you enjoyed the video. Both Raymond and I use the iPad Mini 6. All the best. Wayne (DA40 KSBA)

[@smartnezz]

@@GeezerGeekPilot fantastic, thank you!

[@kylebuckle4266]

Great flying after 2 years off! Curious if he kept sharp in a SIM during his hiatus...if so, still very impressive flying.

[@GeezerGeekPilot]

Kyle, indeed Raymond was impressive... and I believe he hadn't done much if any simming during those 2 years. Thanks for watching! Wayne (DA40 KSBA)

[@PaulPilot-ke1if]

Green needles are VOR, Magenta GPS .. I thought?

[@GeezerGeekPilot]

13:10 Raymond misspoke, and I missed it. Yes, green needles are ground-based navigation (VOR, LOC/GS) and magenta needles are satellite-based (GPS). For VOR approaches, the pilot can also shoot the approach with magenta needles (i.e. GPS) while at the same time "monitoring" the raw ground navaid (VOR) on a second CDI. I was "encouraging" Raymond in this video to take the more difficult path of shooting the VOR-A approach at KSBP (12:40) with the raw navaid (VOR), i.e. green needles without any "magenta help". Thanks for watching. Wayne (DA40 KSBA)