Teaching Confidence in the Clouds: An instructor's guide to using desktop flight simulators
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| Rating | : | 4.34 (823 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 1560276819 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 156 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2013-06-14 |
| Language | : | English |
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After training many instrument pilots for over thirty years, I know how unnerving the first few hours of flying in clouds can be. . That is how I developed the title of my book, "Teaching Confidence in the Clouds". I personally witnessed the value in using desktop flight simulators to hone these skills in my accelerated instrument training program using both the FAA approved PCATD and BATD units. My wish is for the reader to not only go on to earn the instrument rating with the use of the desktop flight simulator, but to learn some tips on instrument flying that I have included in this book. The only way a pilot can safely master the aircraft when flying in the clouds is to have complete confidence in his/her instrument scanning skills. From the Author I sincerely hope that after reading this book I will have p
This is the only reference of it's kind. 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 h. "keeping the shiny side up" Ace Abbott I am a retired commercial pilot of 36 years and despite being an airline training captain (check airman) I learned a lot from this book. The author presents an interesting historical review of the art of instrument flying and the interesting discussions of "needle-ball-a. David Huffman said Advice for the advisors.. "Teaching Confidence In The Clouds" isn't just a title; it's the mission of Instrument Flight Instruction and Tom Gilmore has hit the target. His book outlines many excellent techniques, which are invaluable to both instructor and student. In an industry immensely depend
Innovative aircraft design and recent advances in avionics technology have changed the way that pilots fly and thus the way that instructors must teach. The book is written to provide the history and guidance in the use of desktop flight simulators.This authoritative manual provides pilots and flight instructors with the essential tools needed to incorporate computer desktop flight simulators and training devices into their programs. 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.