My recent multi-IFR renewal at Cornwall Aviation

[Dean O]

For those wanting to renew their multi-IFR, I would strongly recommend Cornwall Aviation. I was in and out in 24 hours.

My last sim trng was conducted many years ago at SimCom and Flight Safety. It had been about three years since my last approach to minimums so I was hoping that I wouldn't be too rusty for the sim instructor. I entered the sim room at 9 AM on Tuesday morning. Received a thorough briefing from Reg Orange (an excellent and patient instructor) and then settled into their Red Bird simulator. The second session in the afternoon went much smoother. Be easy on the back pressure during the take-off, it is a simulator and the controls are lighter than you might expect. After the second sim session, I carefully wrote down the flight profiles, with Reg coaching me along, and then went back to my motel room, turned off the TV and went through them again that evening.

The following morning, I belted into the Red Bird and Glenn French, Cornwall's onstaff DFTE, conducted the flight test. I had previously asked to have my holds and approaches conducted at my home base. And, why not, that's where 50% of my IFR arrivals are anyway. One of the best rides I've ever had. The whole experience was stress free, less expensive and safer than using an aircraft and not reliant upon others for availability. I feel that I came out a better pilot for it.

My instructor was on time, pleasant and professional. Everything in the simulator worked. I would have to give Cornwall Aviation 10 thumbs up and have already recommended the school to a number of my friends in the industry. Call Cornwall Aviation and ask to speak to David Small, their student coordinator.

ATPL, C421

[ctmorawetz]

Glad to hear that! I'm looking at doing a renewal there in April or May and have yet to hear a bad thing about the entire process.

[Hedley]

My only advice about the redbull sim is to try to get up to speed on the autopilot before you arrive. I spent pretty much the whole ride trying to figure out which autopilot buttons to push, and what mode I was in.

[flying farmer]

Cornwall Aviation is very well known for IFR renewals. They come highly recommended for flight training for sure.

[Typhoon]

Just out of curiosity, is Cornwall a good place to go for the initial IFR? Or would any one have any other recommendations for Southern Ontario?

[Dean O]

My exposure to Cornwall Aviation's IFR program is limited to how they handled my multi-IFR renewal. I would have no reason to doubt that their initial IFR training isn't every bit as good. Perhaps one of their recent, IFR initial graduates will respond to your inquiry.

[pelmet]

Did the thing in one day. Had a good instructor who gave me the power setting and button pushing to do. Then after the training flight, I went over everything from beginning to end(was told that the ride would be almost the same) and wrote it down. Went over it several times and had a great ride.

Only hand flying was from takeoff to 500 feet and last 200 feet on the ILS. It is a good trainer for positional awareness, but I doubt I am a better instrument pilot. That would be hand flying the thing. But of course I am doing a ride.

A lot of real world stuff that you have to worry about is not there compared to the real airplane. It is pretty easy and that should be considered before launching in a real airplane.

[Masters Off]

As a relatively recent grad of Cornwall, I'm very happy with their Initial training. It took me slightly longer than usual. I am rather a nervous person when it comes to testing. Having said that, they were very helpful and put up with my difficulties. I was very happy with their service, and would recommend them anytime. Furthermore, the Smalls help to successfully accomodate and feed their students. The saying of family business doesn't quite fit the story, it's more of a family lifestyle, and they're very good at what they do. The aircraft are not only safe, but clean. The staff is professional and very helpful/knowledgable. Also, not enough good things can be said about Reg Orange and his teaching in the simulator. If you'd like to get an Multi, IFR or renewal done; this is the place.

[gramc]

I would highly recommend Cornwall Aviation to renew a MIFR! (on the Redbird Sim)
The "Small" Family run operation are there to provide the service you require right from your initial call to Susan.
"Reg Orange" is an excellent instructor on the Redbird Sim! Mr. Glenn French will complete the Flight Test, and the next thing you know you are on the drive home.
No worries about weather, aircraft availability, etc. Initial Training is also offered on a Piper Seminole and the Redbird converts to a Single if required!
I was about to forego my Rating and they saved the day!! Many Thanks to All!

[LousyFisherman]

My only advice about the redbull sim

Now that sounds like my kind of sim!!!! Knife edged at Vegas, woohoo!!!!
Even if it is only a sim

LF

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[KenoraPilot]

I did my IFR Initial in Cornwall. I had my multi prior from Perimeter, but needed the IFR in a hurry. They were fantastic! I was in and out in 5 days. 1 day GS, and 2 days of flying (busy two days...) then the ride. Had all the sim time done and just needed the actual IFR time. They have an in house examiner I still believe. The plane was booked for me and me alone to use till either we ran outta gas or had to hit the head. Lol. I would recommend anyone go there. Especially if u need your IFR in a hurry! Only downside (for Manitibans) they dont teach NDB stuff. Lol

[IrishMan2]

I started my initial IFR training at Cornwall but left after a month, the program was very unstructured and lots of inconsistencies. I understand it is good for IFR renvewals.

[Colonel Sanders]

Not sure how applicable this is to your situation ....

Whenever I am going someplace for intense, full-time
training, I do my very best to read up ahead of time
on the material.

For example, for MIFR:

- generic multi-engine aircraft & systems
and normal and emergency procedures

- IPM and AIM RAC and CAP GEN

- handbook for sim autopilot

- POH/AFM for actual little piston twin

The idea is that when you show up, you
have already memorized the details, so
that you are free to spend your time learning
the lessons, rather than frantically trying
to jam thousands of new bits of information
into your brain.

Trying to do both at the same time can be
overwhelming. You can only put new stuff
into your brain, so fast.

Over the years, I have tried to add to:

www.pittspecials.com/articles.html

which has prerequisite groundschool material
that I like my students to know, before they
show up for flight training. It has been a huge
help.

[captcrunch2013]

As usual the Colonel has some great advice.

Cornwall has had this reputation for a very long time.
I'm looking forward to doing a "renewal" them, be it that my
my rating expired well before the Garmin 430 came out in 1998.

I've found the Garmin software simulator to be a great learning tool.

And doing an instrument ride after being out of it for so long
should make for an enjoyable satisfying experience.

[Kaptene]

do you recommend cornwell for the CPL/ME training?

[Oxi]

Dear Kaptene,

Not sure what language you speak but it is Cornwall, like the thread title says.

If you want to figure out which school is best.. because you've been posting all over this forum for advice, I would go to these schools, talk to them and make a pro/con list.

Seems like you want to do some cheap, professional and quick training. Hard to find all of those in one school not to mention I wouldn't be worrying about a Multi & IFR until you start actually flying and put the time and hard work to get to solo in a reasonable time ( 15 ) and continue on the journey.

[B52]

The statistics are noteworthy. Cornwall Aviation do more IFR renewals than
anywhere else in Canada.

It may look like a country airfield but if there is one word I would use
is "productive".

You can have the greatest most modern looking facilities with
models in uniforms walking about but at the end of the day,
it's the productivity that counts.

"It's worth the drive"