First time solo IMC - What was it like

[WannFly]

after you got your ticket to bust clouds... what was your experience like flying in IMC the very first time solo / without CFI

I am not rated, but have some IMC experience with a CFII on the right seat.. so wasnt much different and did not do anything that could have killed us. I do remember the very first time, i handed the control to him and took pictures of big white stuff...

 

[PeterNSteinmetz]

after you got your ticket to bust clouds... what was your experience like flying in IMC the very first time solo / without CFI

I am not rated, but have some IMC experience with a CFII on the right seat.. so wasnt much different and did not do anything that could have killed us. I do remember the very first time, i handed the control to him and took pictures of big white stuff...

Sort of nerve racking. I remember thinking, well I better be careful and get this right or it will be easy to kill myself. A huge sense of relief when down out of the clouds safely on the ground. Gradually got more used to it.

Be sure to be on the dials before going into the clouds.

 

[PeterNSteinmetz]

Almost killed myself. Never flew IFR again. True story....

Sounds terrifying. Care to share more ? Or rather not think about it.