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Flying IFR: The Practical Information You Need to Fly Actual IFR Flights (General Aviation Reading series)

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This is bar none THE BEST aviation book I've ever read. It is not a text book. There are no end of chapter quizes or multiple choice questions. It is a very intresting book to read, keeps you wanting to turn the page. Lots of highly useful, PRACTICAL information in this book about flying in ACTUAL IMC. I reccomend that anyone who is intrested in IFR flying read this book. It may even save your life. I've been instrument rated since 2001 and I read this book cover to cover about once a year just to refresh myself. Each time I read it again, I gain something out of it. Read the book.. Fly a few actual IMC flights... Read the book again.. I feel like I can almost hear Dick's voice in my head when I fly in IMC.

This book gave me the technigues, knowledge, and confidence to take my instrument flying to the next level. The book provides practical knowleged and insite on what to expect when you "punch into the clouds." I now use my airplane to its maximum utility, but still have respect for the weather. I no longer cancel flights due to overcast skies. I plan accordingly, avoid the thunderstorms, and confidently shoot instrument approaches. I highly recommend this book for the instrument rated pilot who is a little bit nervous about taking their personal plane into the clouds.

After you pass the instrument check ride, the most daunting task is actually launching into IMC. Before you do, leave the test prep behind, read this book, and begin working towards actual IFR proficiency.

Once again, Dick Collins shares his extensive experience in a well-written, information-filled text that every IFR pilot should read and heed.

Firstly, Mr. Richard L. Collins approaches the subject from a very practical point of view hence I think it's not a book for a pilot in the process of earning his/her IFR rating - especially because of some examples are definitely against the teaching dogma "minima are minima", so please refrain yourself from reading and just keep listening to your instructor. Secondly, the rest of us, that as he quite accurately affirms, usually has little experience in "the soup", can take advantage of the vast experience of Collins and the success of his way of flying. It's an excellent opportunity to learn from his thinking/decision process during/before and AFTER an instrument flight. Lastly, even tough is well organized I will advise to takes notes of the important summary phrases that are spread throughout the book and then you will find the real jewels of this book.

I've passed my written instrument and just completed my IFR cross country flight that ended up with two hours of hard IFR landing with just over 2 miles vis, ceiling 600 at 2330. Needless to say that was an eye opener and I'm really glad I read this book. Richard Collins does a nice job and it's well worth the money.

Good reading but it's more an anecdotal novella -- I was hoping for more actual hands on tips and IFR flying course review type material.

I have flown a 1000 hours in a Cirrus now, mostly IFR, including some low weather and marginal conditions indeed. I have found this book to be the best I've ever read on IFR flying because of its practicality. It's written by a pilot with many 1000s of hours of IFR experience and his perspective reflects it. It concentrates on real life situations in which you will find yourself rather than a dry discussion of the FARs as would younger, less experienced writers. The beauty of the book is that it elaborates upon critical issues that will rise during typical, actual IFR flight that won't be self evident until you find yourself squarely embedded in a real life situation. On more than one occasion, I almost felt as if a miniature Collins himself was standing on my shoulder, coaching me like Obi Wan Kenobi as I traversed unexpected icing or a low approach to a parallel runway in a terminal area. Absent is that incredibly annoying, amateurish stand up comedy routine that another aviation author incorporates in all his writings to try to camouflage a general lack of judgement, experience, and overall knowledge about real world flying. I keep my dogeared copy of this book in my flightbag and reread pertinent sections I have marked before departing in marginal weather. I'm certain it has made all the difference in more than one flight.

This product is same as described in purchase. Delivery was very quickly and good conditions. I recommend this product and provider. Sincerely. Jose Pena