Flying IFR: The Practical Information You Need to Fly Actual IFR Flights (General Aviation Reading series)
| Author | : | |
| Rating | : | 4.83 (985 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 1560273852 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 230 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2013-07-13 |
| Language | : | English |
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He is editor-at-large of Flying magazine and served as publisher and editor-in-chief of AOPA Pilot magazine. He lives in Ijamsville, Maryland.. Collins is the author of Flying the Weather Map and Tips to Fly By. About the AuthorRichard L
IFR rated pilots with little "soup" Gualdemar Gutierrez Firstly, Mr. Richard L. Collins approaches the subject from a very practical point of view hence I think it's not a book for a pilot in the process of earning his/her IFR rating - especially because of some examples are definitely against the teaching dogma "minima are minima", so please refrain yourself from reading and just keep listening to your instructor. Secondly, the rest of us, that as he quite accurately affirms, usually has little experience in "the soup", can take advantage of the vast experience of Collins and the success of his way of flying. Required Reading for the Instrument Pilot J. Civitano This is bar none THE BEST aviation book I've ever read. It is not a text book. There are no end of chapter quizes or multiple choice questions. It is a very intresting book to read, keeps you wanting to turn the page. Lots of highly useful, PRACTICAL information in this book about flying in ACTUAL IMC. I reccomend that anyone who is intrested in IFR flying read this book. It may even save your life. I've been instrument rated since 2001 and I read this book cover to cover about once a year just to refresh myself. Each time I read it again, I gain somethi. "Begin Real Life IFR Training" according to Dan Mc. After you pass the instrument check ride, the most daunting task is actually launching into IMC. Before you do, leave the test prep behind, read this book, and begin working towards actual IFR proficiency.Once again, Dick Collins shares his extensive experience in a well-written, information-filled text that every IFR pilot should read and heed.
Flight-tested keys to success in today's world of IFR flight.Author Richard Collins shares his experience in this guide to the real world of instrument flight, detailing the IFR system, equipment, and exploring the risks and rewards of instrument flying. Where the initial instrument checkride leaves off with the applicant receiving a "dry" instrument ticket, this book provides the information necessary to "get it wet.". The invaluable discussions on instrument airmanship, weather analysis, flight planning and decision making, handling equipment glitches, and that critical survival skill — partial panel flying — are all presented for the sole objective of better preparing you to fly on IFR flight plans.The only tests this book prepares you for are those encountered in flying actual IFR
He lives in Ijamsville, Maryland.. Richard L. He is editor-at-large of Flying magazine and served as publisher and editor-in-chief of AOPA Pilot magazine. Collins is the author of Flying the Weather Map and Tips to Fly By