As we get closer to the end of the program, the teaching stops and the testing begins today with the first half of a dress rehearsal for the checkride. Read more →
G-IV Type Rating, Day 18
The heat is on in the sim — it’s “hot weather” day, and we’ve got just the right instructor to help keep us cool. Read more →
G-IV Type Rating, Day 16-17
After the fiasco yesterday, things improve dramatically despite the rapid pace of approaches and malfunctions. We experience cold weather flying, and I made a key discovery from observing how my sim partner operates. Read more →
G-IV Type Rating, Day 15
They say the simulator can humble even the best of pilots. Now I know what they’re talking about. The schedule called for ‘abnormal procedures’ today, but sadly, the most abnormal thing about the whole day ended up being my flying. Read more →
G-IV Type Rating, Day 13-14
Day 13 is a repeat of the previous sim session, albeit with a new instructor and an observer. Day 14 was a day off, and an opportunity to get adjusted to a new, later schedule. Read more →
G-IV Type Rating, Day 12
Twelve days down, nine to go. We run through basic airwork, stall series, instrument approaches, missed approach procedures, and holds in the simulator. Read more →
G-IV Type Rating, Day 11
Day 11 and it’s back into the simulator, where we get our first look at a few malfunctions. Also, a tour of the Simuflite building’s west wing, where, as they say, “the magic happens”. Read more →
G-IV Type Rating, Day 10
Day 10 brings some final review, a mock oral exam, and the end of ground school — finally! From here out it’s all simulators and tests. Read more →
G-IV Type Rating, Day 9
Day 9 of G-IV ground school, focused on on abnormal procedures, troubleshooting, and emergency checklists. Read more →
G-IV Type Rating, Day 8
It’s day 8, and we’re conquering the time pressure of learning the checklists and functional tests on the Gulfstream IV. Also, CRM improvements and a video clip of a crew making their first takeoff in the G-IV sim. Read more →