Frank has Arrived IFR all the way

[fstringham7a]

Hi

I just wanted the group to know Frank has a arrived at SGU. He put that newly minted IFR ticket to the test. I also posted this info on Frank's "I passed my IFR check ride thread

Frank @ SGU RV7A "NDY"

[TSwezey]

Well, I will be the first to congrats you again!

[fstringham7a]

Would never had made it without the IFR ticket, picked up a little ice. pitot tube froze over (but very little ice on the airframe).

So a few firsts, first time I'd flown IFR without my instructor, first time IFR with a passenger and it went pretty well even when the controller tossed a few curve balls (changed the clearance route)

And yes I'm ashamed to say I'd left my approach plates behind...

The destination and a couple of airports I could easily get to were VFR so I had an out...Ooops!

Soo mostly a cool deal.

Frank

[TSwezey]

Your wife was your first victim?

[pierre smith]

Originally Posted by fstringham7a

Would never had made it without the IFR ticket, picked up a little ice. pitot tube froze over (but very little ice on the airframe).


Frank

Pardon me Frank, but you could have also picked up "a lot of ice"....scary. Did you somehow manage to know beforehand that you'd only get "a little ice?"

Just be careful please,

Regards,

[Low Pass]

You flew IFR (presumably with IMC along the route) without your plates? hmmm... several flags popping up here, not to mention the possible implications of posting this info on the Internet.....

[Brantel]

Better fill out an ASRS form....

[cjensen]

I probably shouldn't post anything here because I don't want to sound like I'm harping or on a soapbox or anything, but...

I know you know this...but IFR is SERIOUS flying. The feds don't take too kindly on forgetting charts or plates. I know you know that, but...check twice next time. I'm not saying I haven't done it once...won't happen again, either...

Did you know there was ice forecast along your route from the breifing? Another gotcha if you would have had a problem ice related in a far-from-known-ice-airplane.

First IFR flight in IMC with ice??? WOW! I know that's what you're trained for...jumping right in!!

First IFR flight in IMC with ice with your wife!?

I'm not trying to come down on you here, but seriously, be careful!

Glad you had a successful outcome on your first IFR cross country, and that you had a VFR out...

[Yukon]

Come on guys, give him a break. He'll get up to speed with a little practice. He's so much ahead of the other guys ducking in and out of the clouds with no training.

[cjensen]

I agree John, BUT I also think one should ease it to it a bit! Just me though, and my opinion alone. Probably should've kept my mouth shut...

I'm TOTALLY happy for Frank that he finished the ticket! That IS a big deal!