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Instrument Flying Handbook [Paperback]

Federal Aviation Administration (Author)
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August 1971

An invaluable resource for instrument flight instructors, pilots, and students.

The Federal Aviation Administration's Instrument Flying Handbook provides pilots, student pilots, aviation instructors, and controllers with the knowledge and skills required to operate in instrument meteorological conditions.

Illustrated with full-color graphics and photographs, topics covered include basic atmospheric science, the air traffic control system, spatial disorientation and optical illusions, flight support systems, and emergency responses. The book's two appendixes contain information on clearance shorthand and an instrument training lesson guide. Readers will also find a handy glossary and index. Since many questions on FAA exams are taken directly from the information presented in this text, the Instrument Flying Handbook is a great study guide for potential pilots looking for certification, and a perfect gift for any aircraft or aeronautical buff. 300 color illustrations
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The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), established in 1958, strives to “provide the safest, most efficient aerospace system in the world.” It authors the Aviation Instructor's Handbook; Airplane Flying Handbook; The Federal Aviation Regulations/Aeronautical Information Manual (FAR/AIM); The Pilot’s Encyclopedia of Aeronautical Knowledge; Aircraft Inspection and Repair; Rotorcraft Flying Handbook; Aviation Weather Services Handbook; Plane Sense; Glider Flying Handbook, Aircraft Weight and Balance Handbook; Seaplane, Skiplane, and Float/Ski Equipped Helicopter Operations Handbook; Powered Parachute Flying Handbook; Instrument Flying Handbook; and Instrument Procedures Handbook. The FAA headquarters are located in Washington, D.C. --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.

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  • Paperback
  • Publisher: Iap (August 1971)
  • ISBN-10: 0891001646
  • ISBN-13: 978-0891001645
  • Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (16 customer reviews)
  • Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #10,520,329 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

 

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21 of 23 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars Well written reference for the instrument pilot, January 13, 2003
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Tommy (Naperville, Illinois United States) - See all my reviews
How well this book is written was a pleasant surprise. I've found it easy to read, and pretty helpful with the basics of instrument flying.

I've been using this book as a supplement with the Ralph Butcher Instrument Pilot Flight Training Manual and the Jeppesen instrument book. To be honest, this FAA book would stand on it's own as a good theory book and looks to have most of the info necessary to pass the written.

Combined with the price, it's an excellent edition to your flight library.

Safe flying!

Tom

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9 of 9 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars Beware of scams..., December 26, 2006
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First off... this is an essential book. Do note that it can be downloaded for free from the FAA:

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...but many times it's better to have the print version. There are some vendors selling illegal CD versions of this on Amazon when you purchased that are not paperback as listed. Do NOT accept this if they send you a CD. Demand the print, book version if you purchase it - and do not tolerate the scams.
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8 of 9 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent Text, March 29, 2004
A nice primer to instrument flying. Combine this with the ASA Instrument Rating Test Prep book and you pretty much have a self-contained instrument ground school for around $30.
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departure procedures, airplane flight manual, radio aids, runway alignment indicator lights, military pilots, standard terminal arrival routes, pilot controlled lighting, turn rate indicator, primary power instrument, airborne database, basic instrument skills, other pitch instruments, descending airspeed, primary pitch instrument, supporting pitch, desired vertical speed, trend indicator shows, primary instrument for pitch, procedure turn altitude, primary bank instrument, vertical speed rate, approximate power settings, vertical speed needle, flight deck workload, glass panel displays
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United States, Common Errors, Code of Federal Regulations, Facility Directory, Corrective Action, Houston Center, Apt Elev, Memphis Center, Rwy Idg, Advisory Circular, Entire Pattern, Birmingham Three Departure, Civil Pilots, International Standard Atmosphere, Atlanta Center, Non-Compulsory Position Report, Head-Up Display, National Airspace System, Local Area Augmentation System, High Intensity, Radius of Turn, Aeronautical Information Manual, Pensacola Regional Airport, Oklahoma City, Federal Aviation Administration
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