FAA-H-8083-15A
This primary FAA source handbook for the Knowledge Exams covers the IFR system as well as aerodynamics, flight instrumentation, attitude flying and navigation as they apply to the instrument pilot.
This edition features information applicable to both conventional steam-gauge instrumentation as well as glass cockpits found in technically advanced aircraft. The new information is well separated from the traditional discussions of the "6-pack" and covers flight support systems (AHRS and ADC), pictorial displays, flight management systems (FMS), primary flight display (PFD) and multi-function display (MFD), synthetic vision, advanced technology systems such as ADS, and safety systems such as traffic advisory systems. Also incorporated are FAA/Industry Training Standards (FITS) tenets such as single-pilot resource management, scenario-based training, and learner-centered grading. Hazard identification, as well as task management, automation management, and risk management supplement the human factors discussion. The chapters on attitude instrument flying and basic flight maneuvers are split into separate sections dedicated to analog instrumentation and electronic flight displays. The chapter on emergency operations has been expanded to include the failures applicable to operating a glass cockpit. Approx. 392 pages, paperback.
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February 25, 2010 Would You Recommend This Product:
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Some good pictures that help explain complex concepts.
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Lots of critical errors. In the first two chapters I discovered numerous errors on fundamental concepts. For example, on page 2-11 in a discussion about banking an aircraft the text states" In a right turn, the right aileron is deflected downward while the left is deflected upward. Lift is increased on the left side and reduced on the right, resulting in a bank to the right. " Just the opposite is true,. To bank right the left aileron must be deflected down into the wind - the right aileron would be deflected up.
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December 25, 2009 Would You Recommend This Product:
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October 27, 2009 Would You Recommend This Product:
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September 2, 2009 Would You Recommend This Product:
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This book is an excellent resource to maintain IFR flight skills that tend to degrade over time due to non-use. I find that this book clearly re-emphasizes what I have forgotten, in a clear and concise way
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February 3, 2009 Would You Recommend This Product:
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Need to have the correct answers for the FAA Exam, and the reference is here.
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I am a student pilot getting ready for the Practical and this book had many answer's for me. Great Book!
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January 30, 2009 Would You Recommend This Product:
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Finally added helicopter aircraft control section.
Color Graphics!
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Still not a complete reference for instrument training.
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A must have!
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December 23, 2008 Would You Recommend This Product:
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Appears to be a very good and well prepared book.
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October 22, 2008 Would You Recommend This Product:
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October 2, 2008 Would You Recommend This Product:
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September 17, 2008 Would You Recommend This Product:
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Finally a publication that represents current environment.
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September 1, 2008 Would You Recommend This Product:
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August 18, 2008 Would You Recommend This Product:
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June 18, 2008 Would You Recommend This Product:
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May 28, 2008 Would You Recommend This Product:
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Great publication for both conventional cockpits and for the TAA aircraft. Better helps understand how to increase the pilot scan more effectively.
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May 14, 2008 Would You Recommend This Product:
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Excellent basic IRF read.
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March 30, 2008 Would You Recommend This Product:
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February 20, 2008 Would You Recommend This Product:
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great book and great deliver service after all its a book for a pilot and is next to bible as it can safe my life so great work sportys
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November 28, 2007 Would You Recommend This Product:
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October 31, 2007 Would You Recommend This Product:
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