Learn 'All Things IFR' From One Of The Best

How much airspace is protected on a missed approach? Who's the pilot-in-command on an instrument training flight? What's WAAS? Do you really need RAIM? What are the three different types of runways? Who's your PAPI? What is the adiabatic lapse rate, and why would an instrument pilot care?

The answers to all things IFR can be found in the just-released Rod Machado's Instrument Pilot's Handbook. Whether pilots are airline aces, corporate captains, or instrument pilot wannabes, this 624 page book is the ultimate go-to source for up-to-date information about every aspect of the instrument flying experience. It can be used to study for the FAA instrument written exam, prepare for flight reviews... or settle rainy day hangar arguments involving arcane-yet-interesting recesses of the aviation rulebook.

Written in the fun and accessible style that has made Machado a highly popular public speaker, the words are complemented by more than 1400 pictures and illustrations that are virtually a book in themselves. Along the way, readers find not only all the information they need to answer questions on the FAA's instrument pilot written exam, but an in-depth explanation of why the answers are what they are.

"My goal was to make learning about instrument flying fun, personal, and complete." said Machado. Mission accomplished, according to national Flight Instructor of the Year, Captain Alan Englehardt.

"This book is written as though the material is being explained one-on-one, compliments of the chief instructor," Englehardt tells ANN. "I certainly recommend it to anyone who's really serious about learning instrument flying. The new instrument manual is another masterpiece of information."

Rod Machado's Instrument Pilot's Handbook includes tips to simplify the FAA's scan concepts into an easily-remembered, practical, step-by-step technique, and presents information on aviation decision making skills. The book also explains the latest in analog and glass panel instruments, and walks the pilot through the planning of an actual instrument cross-country flight.

In addition, the book also provides down-to-earth, easily understood explanations of instrument regulations, including lost communication procedures and instrument currency requirements. It also takes pilots "behind the scenes" to see how instrument approach charts are developed.

Rod Machado's Instrument Pilot's Handbook, at 624 full-color pages, lists for $59.95.

FMI: www.rodmachado.com