Uploaded June 2026 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago

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After starting training in 2024, and getting distracted a couple of times I finally passed my Instrument Rating Check Ride last week. This is a big step up in terms of complexity compared to the regular Private Pilot check ride where you not only have to show you can fly the plane, but operate with ATC and instrument procedures to stay under control in the clouds and find your way to runways using radio navigation.

This is a recreation of the practical portion of the test, using ATC recordings and ADS-B data,

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