How should I approach the SAT's?

Have you flown an ILS approach inverted? If you did, how was it?

• I have an Elite PI-135 flight simulator that includes yoke, throttles, radio stack, and rudder pedals; if you're not familiar with it, go to www.flyELITE.com to see it. This sim is FAA approved for logging instrument time. A few days ago, I shot an ILS approach in low visibility, in a B 58 Baron, all the way down to the runway, inverted, flying 10 feet over the runway. The approach was executed well, with the needles on the HSI centered, gear extended, and flaps set to approach. I must say, it was fun to do; I plan to shoot it to minimums next time. I have discovered, by doing this unusual approach, it can help enhance instrument scanning and interpretation skills. Of course, I wouldn't attempt this in a real airplane, and no... I could not log this flight. If you haven't tried it, experiment. When you do, do it on a FAA approved sim, so you'll experience it with true and accurate flight dynamics.

• Answer:

  I did it in a Pitts S2A special years ago, but of course, this aircraft is made for inverted flight with a symetrical aerofoil and inverted tanks, weird feeling but lots of fun, didn't quite get to 10 feet though, just went to MDA and flew level. Odd thing is that you seem more bothered about the blood flowing to your head and keeping the needles centred, cos it takes intense concentration. I think it's one of those things I'm glad to have tried but won't try it again, just like bungee jumping....