The fourth edition of the perennial best-seller. Fully updated, with everything the private pilot needs to know about flying IFR, such as handling emergencies, filing flight plans, understanding IFR communications, navigating, and flying more efficiently. Polish and improve your instrument-flight skills with the proficiency exercises. Glossary of aviation terms included.
Customer Reviews:
Avg. Customer Rating: 4.5 / 5.0
Great book for an IFR student:
I've been using this book to read up on different facets of IFR flying just prior to each of my IFR classes. It has worked extremely well to prepare me for what the excercises I am about to do under the hood. A little short on information in some areas but overall a great book. Well worth the money.
Instrument Flying:
This book is good if you have your instrument rating, but it is not set up for trying to learn the techniques. Most of the book assumes that you know what it is talking about, but it does offer an entire chapter of a glossery. Good reading, but not for someone wanting a headstart on their intrument ticket.
Great for the beginner, Ok for the experienced:
When I read this book I was already through with my instrument training, it does contain many great tips and is a very fun quick read. However, I wish I would have read it earlier in my training, the description of the book says it's great for both beginners and experienced but I found it to be written for too large an audience and was left hanging on certain aspects of the book. Overall I did enjoy the book and can see it being of tremendous value to someone who has become rusty, for those that are already... more info
A must read for ALL pilots.:
Taylor delivers strongly in this timeless book about IFR flight. Whether you are a strict stick and rudder pilot or a more procedural and technical pilot the author clearly spells out the basic premises of instument flight, from the cockpit to ATC. It should be required reading for all students seeking their instrument rating; it was for me. Please take note: this is NOT a complete guide to IFR flight. Rather it is helpful in understanding and reviewing the basics. This should be one of many books read when... more info
