Teaching Confidence in the Clouds: An Instructor's Guide to Using Desktop Flight Simulators [Paperback]

Thomas N. Gilmore (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: June 1, 2007 | ISBN-10: 1560276819 | ISBN-13: 978-1560276814

This authoritative manual provides flight instructors with the essential tools needed to incorporate computer desktop flight simulators and training devices into their programs. Innovative aircraft design and recent advances in avionics technology have changed the way that pilots fly—and thus the way that instructors must teach. On Top personal computer aviation training devices are thoroughly discussed as part of an instrument training program while a brief history of instrument flight, stories of aviation innovation, and instructor training assignments and tips are also included.

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About the Author

Tom Gilmore is a flight instructor with more than 37 years of experience. He is the owner and operator of Gilmore Aviation Services, an advanced flight training center, and is a Gold Seal and Master Certified flight instructor. He is an Orlando Flight Standards District Office aviation safety counselor, is active in the Federal Aviation Administration Wings program, and is also the president of the Stuart chapter of the Florida Aero Club. He lives in Stuart, Florida.

Product Details

• Paperback: 135 pages
• Publisher: Aviation Supplies & Academics, Inc. (June 1, 2007)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1560276819
• ISBN-13: 978-1560276814
• Product Dimensions: 9 x 6.3 x 0.4 inches
• Shipping Weight: 8.8 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (6 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #427,731 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

More About the Author

Teaching others to fly is one of my passions! I am the author of Teaching Confidence in the Clouds and a regular aviation column author for IFR Refresher Magazine. I live on the boundry of Stuart Witham Airport in Stuart, Florida and have many fine photographs of jets as they depart the airport. You can check my portfolio at www.stuartjets.com. Happy Flying!

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6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars This is the only reference of it's kind., September 13, 2007

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William R. Zaleski (Albany, NY) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Teaching Confidence in the Clouds: An Instructor's Guide to Using Desktop Flight Simulators (Paperback)

This guide is a long time in coming! I have been a flight instructor for over 20 years, and have given over 10,000 hours of instrument flight instruction. Flight simulators and training devices are a great educational tool if properly utilized and operated. Mr. Gilmore has outdone himself in providing some great insight and techniques in getting the most out of these wonderful tools. This should be a must read for the serious instrument instructor who wants to give his students the best value in simulated instrument training using sims and FTD's.

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars An Excellent Perspective, October 23, 2008

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Russell Still (Roswell, GA United States) - See all my reviews
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Tom Gilmore has crafted a wonderful perspective of instrument training in this book. Dispite what the title may imply, this one is for students, too. If you believe in PCATD/sim training like I do, this is a book you'll need. Well written and easy to read.
Russell Still, MCFI
www.FAA-ground-school.com

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars From the student's point of view - great book, April 9, 2008

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William Greenberg - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Teaching Confidence in the Clouds: An Instructor's Guide to Using Desktop Flight Simulators (Paperback)

Tom Gilmore was my 10-day instrument instructor 8 years ago and has written a book that is as good as his in-person instruction. I couldn't believe he could take me from zero to instrument rated in just over a week, but not only did he do that, he did it in less time than anticipated. This book is a great review of some of what we did. Our work with the flight simulator every day was invaluable to my instruction. Tom can't teach everyone to fly instruments, but now everyone can get the benefit of his experience by reading this. Great book.