Flying single pilot IFR seams to be the most challenging aspect of flying. Doing this in a multi engine high performance aircraft with critical time goals would be a large step into the flying world. Would I consider flying SPIFR? At some point in my career as a pilot I would hope to achieve the necessary skills to be completely competent and no questions asked whether I would attempt this task. But being inside the aviation community no for quite some time, I have learned these skills are far away from the new instrument pilot.
Consider the type of aircraft you are flying. On many occasions you hear in the cockpit from your instructor what aircraft they would take flying IFR no problem. The Cessna with G1000 has made huge leaps in the ability to be a little rusty and fly fantastic in IFR conditions. To answer the question of SPIFR right now? No, the answer is definitely no. We should all know enough in the multi class that we are out of instrument class, out of commercial, and now holding strong with new multi concepts. Do we have the skills? Yes, but are they proficient.. no
One tip this article showed me was having a backup hand radio and handheld GPS system. Can you imagine having a total electrical failure and just having a few back up instruments and plan on flying a full approach? Even the most experienced pilots would sweat a little bit. Having a back up, especially if the aircraft is rented and you don’t fly it a lot to know the “personality” of that aircraft. This could lend you a large helping hand in the event of this type of emergency.
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