Are you ready for your Instrument Checkride?!?

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Welcome back, curd nerds! Today we're diving into another mock checkride this time it's for the instrument rating. Our applicant? A former meteorologist-turned-pilot flying a souped-up Cherokee 140 with dreams of crossing the Atlantic. We cover lost comms, obstacle departure procedures, minimums, alternates, and yes—why knowing your plane’s climb performance actually matters. This one’s got some laughs, a few stumbles, and a whole lot of solid IFR knowledge.

Let us know in the comments would you pass this checkride? Be honest.

📍 Filmed with consent for training and entertainment purposes.

TIMESTAMPS
0:00 – Intro & Meteorologist Backstory
1:00 – Aviation Inclusivity Chat
2:00 – The Cherokee 140 Restoration Story
3:20 – GNC 355 and Modifications Breakdown
6:30 – Electroair Ignition System Explained
9:00 – Checkride Intro: Outcomes & Expectations
10:00 – Weather Scenario & Lost Comms Planning
14:45 – Departure Procedures & ODP vs. SID
17:00 – Understanding MCA, MEA, MOCA
20:00 – Route Planning During Lost Comms
23:00 – LPV Approach Selection at the Alternate
26:00 – Climb Gradient Calculations for Departures
30:00 – Checkride Tips: Performance Charts & Planning
35:00 – Route to Alternate: Legal vs. Smart Choices
40:00 – Wrap-Up Thoughts & Final Takeaways

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