Single-Pilot IFR

I am no longer IFR current and is now working to get an IPC check. I have always liked instrument training and felt like I was really good it. The last time I've read charts and shot approaches was two years ago and now reviewing procedures for flying approaches suck. I pretty much have to start from the beginning again which is fine, but I would much rather spend my time studying something else. The whole point of blabbing is to advise you to stay IFR current so you won't have to find yourself at a speed bump in the multi-engine training.

Anyway, if I were IFR proficient, I would fly SPIFR any day given some circumstances. I would have to take into consideration who I fly for, how well the aircraft I fly are equipped and maintained, and how bad the weather condition is. I know that the accident statistics on SPIFR operations have greater risks than two-pilot operations, that pilot workload is heavy, and that weather can be daunting. Nevertheless, with good training, good decision-making choices, and lots more experience, flying SPIFR could be like a VFR flight except with 10 times the skill. I think that once you experience more IFR flying and establish the necessary skills, flying SPIFR can eventually become second nature. I'm making this sound a lot easier than it sounds, but I stand firmly on the idea that practice makes better.

Being a confident SPIFR pilot is okay, but I learned from the article that you still have to know your limits and also don't be to complacent with your flying skills. Getting too confident with your flying skills can do harm. I have over 200 hours in the Archer and everytime I get in one to fly, it's like I get into my car. Yet, there are still times when I make small mistakes and decisions that could eventually lead to a problem due to the fact that I think I already know it all. I try to be a bit more modest in the Archer.