Sixth Edition by Aviation Theory Centre, Ltd. Editorial Team

Whether you fly for pleasure, business, or are seeking a career in aviation, the Instrument Rating is your ticket into the full spectrum of the airspace system and the key to maximizing the functionality of your pilot certificate.

Instrument Flying provides everything you need to know to safely fly under Instrument Flight Rules (IFR) and in Instrument Meteorological Conditions (IMC) — all the aeronautical knowledge and skill, from basic attitude flying to navigation and meteorology, to the actual IFR maneuvers flown in the air. You will master the preflight preparations required for instrument flight before learning IFR departure, en route, terminal and approach procedures. Both conventional "steam gauge" and glass cockpit instruments are covered.

Hundreds of full-color illustrations simplify even those procedures perceived to be complicated: holding patterns, intercepting and tracking, flying an approach with crosswinds. Thorough review sections at the end of each chapter hone your knowledge. Helpful notes in the margins provide quick definitions of terms, further emphasis on key points, or explanation of mnemonic devices.

All of the tasks from the FAA's Practical Test Standards are covered in this text, giving instrument students a solid foundation for the instrument rating. Contains up-to-date procedures and tips that could only be gleaned from experts, making it an invaluable reference book for the instrument-rated pilot as well. Detailed prose and illustrations prepare you for your oral and flight tests with confidence.

The success of The Pilot's Manual textbook series lies in its remarkable editorial team, which includes airline, military and professional pilots, flight instructors, university professors, FAA representatives, meteorologists, members of industry organizations, and designated examiners. The writing is clear, concise, and provides comprehensive information on the practical aspects of flying. Each book has more than 500 pages and at least as many original illustrations and charts.

All air work is depicted graphically as well as textually for maximum comprehension. This is the textbook series chosen by universities and colleges.

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Contents

Foreword

About the Editorial Team

Introduction

Attitude Flight

1. Introduction to Instrument Flight ........................ .3

2. Instrument Scanning Techniques ...................... .17

3. The Instruments ................................... .29

4. Straight-and-Level Flight............................. .79

5. The Straight Climb and Descent ....................... .99

6. Turning ......................................... .115

7. Unusual Attitudes ................................. .135

8. Normal Instrument Flight on a Partial Panel.............. .145

9. Suggested Training Maneuvers ...................... .167

Navigation Aids

10. Radar .......................................... .185

11. The NDB and the ADF .............................. .219

12. VOR ............................................ .275

13. Instrument Landing System (ILS) ..................... .313

14. Distance Measuring Equipment (DME)................. .355

15. Area Navigation (RNAV) ............................ .363

16. Global Positioning System (GPS) ..................... .369

IFR Meteorology

17. Wind, Air Masses, and Fronts ........................ .391

18. Visibility ......................................... .409

19. Clouds .......................................... .419

20. Icing ........................................... .435

21. Thunderstorms ................................... .443

22. High-Level Meteorology ............................ .457

23. Weather Reports and Forecasts ...................... .461

IFR Procedures and Operations

24. Regulations Important to the Instrument Pilot ............ .499

25. Preparation for Flight............................... .525

26. Instrument Departures ............................. .549

27. En Route ........................................ .563

28. Holding Patterns, Procedure Turns, and DME Arcs........ .571

29. Instrument Approaches............................. .595

30. Visual Maneuvering................................ .623

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