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title: I Gave Up: Why I Quit My IR(R) Training - Whiskey Alpha Pilot
description: I quit my IR(R) training. Here's why. Costs, life, overwhelm. And why it's still on the list.
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I quit. There. Not something I find easy to say.

I started my IR(R) with the best of intentions. The Instrument Rating (Restricted) IRR, felt like the logical next step. Be able to fly in worse weather. Be a safer pilot. All the reasons we all give. And then life, work, costs and if I'm honest a growing sense of being overwhelmed got in the way and I stopped.

This isn't a video about failure. Or at least I didn't intend it to be. It's a bit more honest than that. Flying in the UK means you're constantly fighting the weather, the costs, the scheduling, and your own confidence. Adding instrument training on top of that is a significant commitment. And there are times when the sensible thing is to stop, regroup, and come back when the conditions are right.

The IR(R) is still on the list. I want to do it. The plan is to restart whenI am properly back in the rhythm. But I wanted to be honest about why I stopped because I suspect I'm not the only one who's started something in aviation and quietly let it slide.

There's no shame in it. The important thing is the aircraft is still there. KK is still there. And I didnt break anything.

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