Rod Machado's Instrument Pilot's Handbook
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| Rating | : | 4.80 (924 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 0971201560 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 624 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 0000-00-00 |
| Language | : | English |
DESCRIPTION:
Takes pilots "behind the scenes" to see how instrument approach charts are developed Discusses techniques and tips for flying all type of instrument approaches, including GPS, WAAS, APV, LPV, LNAV/VNAV, LNAV+V, as well as information on handling icing and thunderstorms using NEXRAD and other flight planning sources. Simplifies the FAA's scan concepts into an easily-remembered, practical, step-by-step technique Explains the latest in analog and glass panel instruments Presents information on aviation decision making skills Walks a pilot through the planning of an actual instrument cross-country flight Provides down-to-earth, easily understood explanations of instrument regulations, including lost communication procedures and instrument currency requirements. And much much more!. Along the way, readers find not only all the information they need to answer questions on the FAA's instrument pilot written exam, but an in-depth explanation of why the answers are what they are. Written in the fun and accessible style that has made Machado a highly popular public speaker, the words are complemented by more than 1,400 pictures and illustrations that are virtually a book in themselves. This book allows you to learn everything you need for: How much airspace is protected on a missed approach? Who's the pilot-in-command on an instrument training flight? What's WAAS? Do you really need RAIM? What are the three different types of runways? Who's
Look no further Pilots!! My instructor recommended this book during my initial IFR training, this product covers a vast majority of all IFR procedures along with great humor! It's just nice to see a down to earth funny guy with a ton of expertise make an instructional book that is well worth the read. I Took this book with me everywhere all the way up to check ride and I continue to open it up and just learn. When I took my IFR check ride my DPE told my instructors on how impressed he was with my knowledge and I knocked that check ride out of the park!. Perfect for beginners and those who need to go back to the basics and more Very well written and covers everything for beginners and those whom are very advanced !! and its not dry reading material like the manuals you get from the FAA. Updated to reflect the latest technology as well.. Great help understanding difficult written FAA IR material. Really nice written in easy to understand language. No fancy stuff. If your not really sure what the FAA material means, try this one.