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Flight-tested keys to success in today's world of IFR flight.
Author Richard Collins shares his experience in this guide to the real world of instrument flight, detailing the IFR system, equipment, and exploring the risks and rewards of instrument flying. The invaluable discussions on instrument airmanship, weather analysis, flight planning and decision making, handling equipment glitches, and that critical survival skill partial panel flying are all presented for the sole objective of better preparing you to fly on IFR flight plans.
The only tests this book prepares you for are those encountered in flying actual IFR. Where the initial instrument checkride leaves off with the applicant receiving a "dry" instrument ticket, this book provides the information necessary to "get it wet."
Synopsis
Instrument Flight Rules (IFR) piloting is perhaps the most challenging skill that an aviator can master. This invaluable IFR manual details the IFR system and equipment and features discussions on instrument airmanship, weather analysis, flight planning and decision-making, handling equipment malfunctions, and the crucial ability to fly safely with a partial instrument panel.
About the Author
Richard L. Collins is the author of
Flying the Weather Map and
Tips to Fly By. He is editor-at-large of
Flying magazine and served as publisher and editor-in-chief of
AOPA Pilot magazine. He lives in Ijamsville, Maryland.