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IFR SIM CHALLENGES

Ride along with us in the simulator as we take off on full IFR flights, going through flight planning, air traffic control, navigation, and all sorts of unexpected twists!

Waukesha to Eau Claire (KUES-KEAU) - Procedure Turns and Diversions

The ceilings are close to minimums in America's Dairyland as we deal with planning an alternate, mastering multiple handoffs, procedure turns, and a hectic missed approach and diversion.
Route: KUES HAWKN DLL KOETZ RIMLE KEAU - Alternate: KSGS      ILS 22 (KEAU) RNAV 34 (KSGS)

Part 1: Planning - Choosing a Route and Alternate w/ ForeFlight

Part 3: Approach - Procedure Turn and ATC Clearance

Part 2: Departure & Enroute - How to Handle ATC Handoffs

Part 4: Diversion - Going Missed and Diverting to Alternate

Yakima to Astoria (KYKM-KAST) - Departure Procedure and DME Arc

A rainy day in the Pacific Northwest gives us a chance to fly a complicated departure procedure, which includes a DME arc, and a bit of an uncommon ILS approach. 
Route: KYKM GROMO4.HITCH V468 BTG V112 AST KAST      ILS 26

Part 1: Planning - Choosing a Route and Alternate w/ ForeFlight

Part 3: Departure - Fly a Departure Procedure with a DME Arc

Part 2: Clearance - How to Copy and Readback an IFR Clearance

Part 4: Enroute & Approach - Handling ATC Instructions

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