In this month's scenarios, you embark on a nighttime cross-country after chowing down on a $100 hamburger and take off into solid instrument meteorological conditions (IMC) to reposition an airplane for maintenance a short distance away. Both new scenarios are available today in the app's growing library of training tasks. Read on to learn more about the latest additions to Redbird Pro.
The famous $100 hamburger is one of the great benefits of general aviation. In this scenario, you've had more than your fill, and it's time to make a short nighttime cross-country flight home in VFR under a broken ceiling.
Skill Level: Intermediate
Proficiency Areas: Aeronautical Decision-making, Weather, Navigation
Subscription Plan(s): Visual Pilot and Instrument Pilot
You are repositioning a general aviation aircraft for maintenance a short distance from your home airport in Manassas, Virginia. It's solid IMC in a busy part of the country, but good situational awareness, resource management, and adherence to procedures will help you conduct a safe flight. Hint: The name of this scenario is your first useful piece of information. Good luck!
Skill Level: Advanced
Proficiency Areas: Aeronautical Decision-making, Navigation, Instrument Approach Procedures, Emergency Operations
Subscription Plan(s): Instrument Pilot