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One of the best aviation books I've purchased!
- By Mooney Bruce from Denver CO USA on Friday, December 12, 2008
- Pros: The whole book is a, "Pro."
- Cons: I wish the book was twice the length it is!!
- Review: This book fills in the gaps created during instrument training. During instrument training a student is more concerned with being able to fly the airplane with instruments and pass the test. During training there are only a few cross country flights required. By the time you finish obtaining the instrument rating the student is well versed in ILS, NDB and VOR approaches, holds and the other required flying skills. Howver, there is still a lot to learn about instrument cross country flying and applying what was learned in training. This book answers all those nagging little questions that go through your mind during training. It takes you on a flight, in IMC, in California and visits three airports. In addition to explaining exactly what you should be doing before you ever start, it goes into great detail about the actual flight and applicable procedures. Intermittently the author calls a "time-out" and goes into graphic detail about the background of why there are certain procedures performed at certain points during IMC flight. This has been orated before in other reviews but I will, once again, make the statement. I strongly recommend this book to anyone who has completed their instrument rating and is still a little tentative about actually flying in the IMC environment. GREAT BOOK!!!
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- By Thomas from Davis CA USA on Wednesday, February 11, 2009
- Pros: Well-written
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- Review: Excellent review of instrument flying principles. The author's style is readable and compelling. His narrative style keeps the reader interested. I learned more than I would like to admit.
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A must read for any serious Pilot
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Excellent. Very helpful practical. Ether than my instrument training
- By Ron H. Ayanzen from Scottsdale, AZ on Tuesday, March 06, 2007
- Pros: Excellent intro into the complexities of IFR flying.
- Cons: All pictures are B&W - when a color reference is made, such as 'Blueline', you can't tell where it is because there are no color pictures/plates.
- Review: This is a MUST read if you are starting to learn IFR! Although it is suitable and applicable for all general aviation aircraft, it is exceptionally valuable reading for those who are starting their IFR training in a Beech Bonanza or Baron. This product has EXCEEDED my expectations and I highly recommend it for anyone learning IFR.
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I have bought several copies because I keep giving them away
- By Peter from Bend OR USA on Monday, April 07, 2008
- Pros: Simple, easy-to-implement instrument procedures, Realistic cross-country scenario, Detailed explanation of the IFR system.
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- Review: I own all of John Eckalbar's books. He is my favorite aviation author. His books are perfect for the pilot who wants to understand flying "to the next level." IFR: A Structured Approach changed my flying permanently. Until I read this book, my instrument flying was sloppy and unpredictable, and I am a CFII! Dr. Eckalbar's systematic approach to instrument flying is straightforward and easy to adopt. The book uses an actual long IFR cross-country flight in a Baron as an engaging, fun theme to hold all the pieces together. Beyond the subject of flying in a structured manner, this book also goes into detail about how the IFR system really works. This is need-to-know information that can't be found rolled up in one place anywhere else. The treatment on departure procedures is second to none and a must read for all my students. Buy this book! Read it and read it again!
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