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This highly
praised, award-winning classic takes the pilot through the hands-on
flying of an aircraft, from the basics to actual instrument
approaches, using only radios and instrumentation.
Description Back Cover :
Praise for previous editions:
"...as complete and up to date as an instrument book
can be"
-----Private Pilot
" this is one to stick on your aeronautical shelf and
refer to often"-----Western Flyer
"....one of the best sources of instrument flying knowledge
available anywhere."-----Colorado CAP flyer
Master instrument flying with the most
thorough, up-to-date reference available
If you are new to instrument flying or simply want to sharpen
your skills, this is the only book you need. The definitive
reference on the subject, its previous two editions earned Best
Technical or Training Book awards from the Aviation /Space Writer's
Association. This edition retains the comprehensive instruction
of the earlier books and is updated to cover GPS, U.S. airspace
classifications, and other recent developments.
Flying and aircraft using only radios and instruments can be
a daunting prospect, but this clearly written, practical guide
will give you the information you need to fly with confidence.
Beginning with the basic concepts, J.R. Williams talks you through
every aspect of instrument flying.
You'll find chapters on:
- Instrument
interpretation
- Physiological
factors
- Approach
angles
- Charts
- Omega
and inertial navigation
....and
more. Most of the chapters end with a helpful quiz that allows
you to instantly test your comprehension.
About the Author:
J.R. Williams was born in the hard coal region of northeastern
Pennsylvania in 1934. He learned
to fly at Smith's Flying Service at the Wyoming Valley Airport
in Forty-Fort, Pennsylvania, and worked in the area as a charter
pilot and flight instructor until he went to work for Northeast
Flying Service at Washington National Airport, flying DC-3s
before joining Hawaiian Airlines in May 1964. Williams
was a contributing editor to Private Pilot magazine for seven
years and has written for AOPA Pilot and Air Line Pilot magazines;
as well. He has sold more than 150 articles on flying, motorcycles,
sailing, health and travel. His first novel was published in
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